Who We Are
Recovery-Based Community Support
Our Story
Tim and Susan Traurig started A Light of Hope through a desire to support their own children, and it grew into something more ~ a commitment to ensure that others facing similar challenges would not have to navigate those moments alone.
We are Susan and Tim Traurig, co-founders of A Light of Hope.
Like so many parents, we never imagined our family would face the heartbreak of addiction, self-destructive behaviors, and mental health struggles. The fear, confusion, and isolation we felt were overwhelming. We searched desperately for help~support groups, resources, and understanding~but found few places offering the compassionate, family-inclusive support we so desperately needed.
Out of that pain, we felt called to create the community we had been searching for: a safe, welcoming space rooted in principles of recovery and healing, where young people (ages 14–26) and their parents could find hope, peer support, and tools to heal together.
In 2008, we founded A Light of Hope as a nonprofit support center. Today, we offer weekly peer groups, family guidance, and encouragement for those facing substance abuse, cutting, eating disorders, trauma, and other challenges. What began as our family's turning point has grown into a beacon for hundreds of youth, young adults, and parents in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.
We started this organization because no family should walk this path alone. If you're reading this and hurting, know that hope is real ~ and A Light of Hope is here to help you find it.
What began as parents supporting their own children became a simple conviction:
No One Should Have to Navigate Recovery Alone.
Who We Are
Recovery-Based Community Support
Our Story
Tim and Susan Traurig started A Light of Hope through a desire to support their own children, and it grew into something more ~ a commitment to ensure that others facing similar challenges would not have to navigate those moments alone.
We are Susan and Tim Traurig, co-founders of A Light of Hope.
Like so many parents, we never imagined our family would face the heartbreak of addiction, self-destructive behaviors, and mental health struggles. The fear, confusion, and isolation we felt were overwhelming. We searched desperately for help~support groups, resources, and understanding~but found few places offering the compassionate, family-inclusive support we so desperately needed.
Out of that pain, we felt called to create the community we had been searching for: a safe, welcoming space rooted in principles of recovery and healing, where young people (ages 14–26) and their parents could find hope, peer support, and tools to heal together.
In 2008, we founded A Light of Hope as a nonprofit support center. Today, we offer weekly peer groups, family guidance, and encouragement for those facing substance abuse, cutting, eating disorders, trauma, and other challenges. What began as our family's turning point has grown into a beacon for hundreds of youth, young adults, and parents in the Santa Clarita Valley and beyond.
We started this organization because no family should walk this path alone. If you're reading this and hurting, know that hope is real ~ and A Light of Hope is here to help you find it.
What began as parents supporting their own children became a simple conviction:
No One Should Have to Navigate Recovery Alone.
We envision spaces where no one feels unseen, unsupported, or alone ~ and where healing happens through connection, trust, and shared experience.
We strive to inspire, encourage, support and celebrate personal growth and spiritual development for families, youth, and young adults in recovery from addiction or self destructive behaviors.
Our Vision
Our Mission
We envision spaces where no one feels unseen, unsupported, or alone ~ and where healing happens through connection, trust, and shared experience.
We strive to inspire, encourage, support and celebrate personal growth and spiritual development for families, youth, and young adults in recovery from addiction or self destructive behaviors.
Our Vision
Our Mission
Years of Dedicated Support
15+
Years in Service
500+
Families Supported
Weekly
Support Groups
A Steady Light for Those Navigating Change.
Your support helps keep the light visible ~ offering steadiness and reassurance when the path ahead feels unclear.
A Steady Light for Those Navigating Change.
Your support helps keep the light visible ~ offering steadiness and reassurance when the path ahead feels unclear.
A Light of Hope serves individuals, youth, young adults, and the people who care about them.
This space is for those who may be:
Navigating uncertainty, recovery, or a season of change
Supporting a loved one and seeking guidance or connection
There is no expectation to have everything figured out.
People come to A Light of Hope at many different points in their journey ~ and all are met with care, dignity, and respect.
If you’ve found your way here, you belong.
When you reach out, someone from our team will connect with you to listen and help guide next steps ~ at your pace.
Being here is a beginning.
We are here for you.
A Light of Hope serves individuals, youth, young adults, and the people who care about them.
This space is for those who may be:
Navigating uncertainty, recovery, or a season of change
Supporting a loved one and seeking guidance or connection
There is no expectation to have everything figured out.
People come to A Light of Hope at many different points in their journey ~ and all are met with care, dignity, and respect.
If you’ve found your way here, you belong.
When you reach out, someone from our team will connect with you to listen and help guide next steps ~ at your pace.
Being here is a beginning.
We are here for you.
A Light of Hope SCV
Peer support and family recovery in the Santa Clarita Valley.
Reach Out
Support Line:
(661) 513-HEAL (4325)
Weekly Meetings:
Santa Clarita Valley, CA
Email: heal@alightofhopescv.org
© 2026 A Light of Hope SCV-A judgment-free space for youth, young adults, and families.
