What We Are
Friendship House is an organization committed to helping men seeking to overcome their addictions, mainly by providing guidance, encouragement, and a family atmosphere. We accomplish this by staffing our house with loving, compassionate, individuals who understand addiction and live with the guests.
Mission Statement
To express the love of God through Christ to the poor and disadvantaged, by providing a safe home where hope and healing are extended to those who are broken spiritually, emotionally or physically.
What We Are
Friendship House is an organization committed to helping men seeking to overcome their addictions, mainly by providing guidance, encouragement, and a family atmosphere. We accomplish this by staffing our house with loving, compassionate, individuals who understand addiction and live with the guests.
Mission Statement
To express the love of God through Christ to the poor and disadvantaged, by providing a safe home where hope and healing are extended to those who are broken spiritually, emotionally or physically.
The Friendship House is looking for cash donations to help meet their budgeting needs so they can continue to provide critical services and support to homeless men seeking recovery.
Many thanks for your support!
Friendship House is a home for men who are in recovery from substance abuse, have little or no income and need a safe place to live. Our home extends the love and grace of God in practical ways. Our house manager lives onsite. A community and family living atmosphere is fostered where lasting friendships and support are a result, as men journey to recovery together. Friendship House provides a safe, sober environment in a residential setting. We provide support as our residents seek sobriety, stable employment, long term housing solutions and build a community support network.
Commonly Asked Questions about the Friendship House:
1. How do you get your funding?
All of the funding comes from private donations. There are hundreds of individuals, as well as businesses, churches and other organizations who believe in what is being done there and contribute to this work on a regular basis. Grants from foundations, trusts/philanthropic organizations also support and encourage the type of work that is done. The Friendship House does not receive any local, state or federal monies.
2. Who can live at Friendship House?
Men who are in need can stay at Friendship House if:
They are emotionally stable enough to live in a cooperative, community setting
They are age 18 or over
They are seeking recovery from alcoholism/drug addiction
They are homeless/in transition from incarceration or treatment
3. How long can guests stay at Friendship House?
The average stay for the residents is between 3 to 6 months. Ultimately, individual circumstances dictate how long a guest stays. Per the contract, residents may stay up to a year provided they are following all house rules and working toward attainable goals.
4. How do you get referrals for Friendship House?
Referrals come through hospitals, detox facilities, caseworkers, probation officers, The Department of Corrections, short term rehab programs, homeless shelters, crisis management facilities, churches, family and friends.
5. How does a person find out about becoming a guest at Friendship House?
By contacting Director Herb Blake (207-767-7403). Each applicant is pre-screened on the phone for basic background information and placed on our waiting list if there are no current openings. To view and or print an application go to www.friendshiphouses.org.
Many thanks for your support!
Friendship House is a home for men who are in recovery from substance abuse, have little or no income and need a safe place to live. Our home extends the love and grace of God in practical ways. Our house manager lives onsite. A community and family living atmosphere is fostered where lasting friendships and support are a result, as men journey to recovery together. Friendship House provides a safe, sober environment in a residential setting. We provide support as our residents seek sobriety, stable employment, long term housing solutions and build a community support network.
Commonly Asked Questions about the Friendship House:
1. How do you get your funding?
All of the funding comes from private donations. There are hundreds of individuals, as well as businesses, churches and other organizations who believe in what is being done there and contribute to this work on a regular basis. Grants from foundations, trusts/philanthropic organizations also support and encourage the type of work that is done. The Friendship House does not receive any local, state or federal monies.
2. Who can live at Friendship House?
Men who are in need can stay at Friendship House if:
They are emotionally stable enough to live in a cooperative, community setting
They are age 18 or over
They are seeking recovery from alcoholism/drug addiction
They are homeless/in transition from incarceration or treatment
3. How long can guests stay at Friendship House?
The average stay for the residents is between 3 to 6 months. Ultimately, individual circumstances dictate how long a guest stays. Per the contract, residents may stay up to a year provided they are following all house rules and working toward attainable goals.
4. How do you get referrals for Friendship House?
Referrals come through hospitals, detox facilities, caseworkers, probation officers, The Department of Corrections, short term rehab programs, homeless shelters, crisis management facilities, churches, family and friends.
5. How does a person find out about becoming a guest at Friendship House?
By contacting Director Herb Blake (207-767-7403). Each applicant is pre-screened on the phone for basic background information and placed on our waiting list if there are no current openings. To view and or print an application go to www.friendshiphouses.org.