Three connected phases. Eighteen months of support.
The program begins with six months in a residential therapeutic community, followed by two six-month aftercare phases that support independence without cutting off connection.
Peer accountability guided by experienced staff
Twelve-step recovery, sponsorship, and life-skills classes
Case management through every phase
Employment, restitution, and a final season of giving back
18 monthsA long-term path through residential care and aftercare.
3 phasesEach phase lasts six months and builds on the last.
2 homesSandy’s House for women and Gratitude House for men.
“Longer-term recovery creates room for new behaviors, new relationships, and a new way forward.”
Our Mission
Time, community, and accountability.
We help men and women move from substance use toward stable, self-directed recovery through a long-term therapeutic community.
Recovery grows through relationship.
At Lighthouse, participants are not expected to change alone. Peers learn to recognize harmful patterns, speak honestly, receive feedback, and practice healthier choices—while staff and case managers guide the process.
The structure of the program supports recovery in everyday life: working with a sponsor, attending twelve-step meetings, learning practical life skills, finding employment, addressing restitution, and remaining connected through the transition out of residential living.
Every phase has a purpose: build a foundation, practice independence, then use what you have learned to support someone else.
What guides the work
Dignity without shortcuts.
Recovery is supported, not rushed.
Peers can be powerful agents of change.
Accountability belongs beside compassion.
Progress includes work, responsibility, and repaired relationships.
Those farther along can become mentors to those beginning.
Life in community
Recovery happens together.
Service projects, cookouts, fellowship nights, and community outings — life at Lighthouse is something we do side by side.
Volunteering with Resting Place MinistryCommunity outreach eventThe Lighthouse building on Hall StreetCommunity outingFellowship night outBackyard fellowshipCommunity cookoutCommunity service dayTaking care of the neighborhoodHoliday celebration with the community
Programs
One 18-month journey, built in three phases.
Residential structure comes first. Two levels of aftercare follow, so participants can practice independence while staying connected to recovery support.
Residential foundation
Months 1–6. Participants live in a peer-based therapeutic community. They begin twelve-step work with a sponsor, attend recovery and life-skills classes, meet with a case manager, seek employment, and begin restitution.
Aftercare: supported transition
Months 7–12. Participants move out of the residence, remain employed, continue twelve-step recovery, return for classes, and work with case managers through the challenges of greater independence.
Aftercare: give back
Months 13–18. Meeting and class requirements ease as stability grows. Participants continue their recovery and are encouraged to facilitate a class or mentor someone earlier in the journey.
Residential homes
A dedicated place to begin.
Sandy’s House
The women’s residential program provides the structure, peer community, and case-management support of the first six-month phase.
Adult men and women seeking a structured, long-term path out of substance use
People willing to participate in a peer-based therapeutic community and twelve-step recovery
Applicants prepared for residential living, classes, sponsorship, case management, employment, and program expectations
Placement is not automatic. Staff must confirm fit, readiness, bed availability, and any health or safety requirements during screening.
How to enter
Call the main office or Sandy’s House during business hours.
Complete a phone screening with staff.
Discuss current substance use, recovery needs, medications, legal obligations, transportation, and program readiness.
Follow the team’s instructions for documents, arrival time, and intake.
What to expect
A six-month residential phase in a structured community
Peer feedback and accountability facilitated by staff
Twelve-step recovery and work with a sponsor
Life-skills and recovery classes
Regular case management
Employment and restitution during the program
Two six-month phases of aftercare after residential completion
What to bring
Because intake needs can vary, confirm the exact list with staff before packing. Be ready to ask whether you should bring:
Photo identification and insurance or benefits information
Current medication list and medications in original labeled containers
Relevant court, probation, or treatment documents
Approved everyday clothing and shoes
Basic, unopened hygiene items
Emergency and family contact information
Do not arrive with alcohol, non-approved drugs, weapons, or valuables. Staff can explain additional house rules during screening.
After hours
The office is open Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. If it is safe to wait, leave a voicemail and call again the next business day. If you need immediate emotional or substance-use support, call or text 988 or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357. For a medical emergency or immediate danger, call 911.
Donate
Help make long-term recovery possible.
Community support helps Lighthouse provide residential structure, classes, case management, and continued connection through aftercare.
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Make arrangements with staff or deliver support during office hours.
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Give time or goods
Volunteers, mentors, goods, and professional services can all make a difference. Ask what is currently needed before dropping items off.
