About Foundation House Mission Statement The Foundation House Story How "Peer Stages" Work Foundation House Traditions Who We Are

Foundation House homes provide support for residents in their recovery from the disease of alcoholism and drug addiction. Foundation House maintains an alcohol and drug-free environment that is safe and secure. We specialize in relapse prevention (Gorski CENAPS model) while following the basic principles of the 12-step Program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Currently, we have two houses, a 12 bed facility at 42 Mellen Street and another 27 bed facility at 235 State Street. Both houses are located in the heart of downtown Portland, Maine.

Foundation House is an extended care program that transitions into sober living as our residents progress through the process of early recovery. There are specific standards in place which serve to protect the safety of the house as a whole, and the integrity of each individual resident who lives there.

The sober living component takes shape as a peer-to-peer, supportive culture which in turn allows our staff to manage "the process" of staying sober, not the individual. As a result, Foundation House homes ultimately emphasize structure, accountability, and independence.

Foundation House is not a "treatment rehab", nor is it a "program".       It is a peer-to-peer supportive living facility where we manage "the process" of staying sober, not the individual. Foundation House homes emphasize structure, accountabilty, and independence.

Foundation House sleeping arrangements feature single and double occupancy rooms . In this family style living, residents share common dining, family, and living rooms. Residents cook for themselves and share in house chores.

Various peer stages are realized as each resident continues to progress through the first 3 months of his stay at Foundation House.

Foundation House expects each resident to follow Foundation House traditions.

All Foundation House homes are newly renovated. Each home is outfitted with new furnishings, household supplies, and televisions with DVD’s and free Cable.

Local phone lines are provided on all floors of both buildings and cell phones are allowed, as are computers and cars. There are coin operated laundry facilities on site.

All utilities, along with monthly experiential and group outings are covered by Foundation House.

Visiting is permitted every day between 9 AM and Midnight.

Here is a list of what each resident should bring to Foundation House upon arrival.