Facilities
About living at the Fern House.
A place to learn new ways of living
We want to give everyone who comes to Fern House the chance to learn new ways of coping with their lives and to become useful, productive members of society. Our environment emphasizes discipline, structure, and self-control.
Alongside the daily routine, we help residents with family reconciliation and community engagement — the relationships that make recovery last.
What living here involves
Weekly Rent
$280.00 per week covers housing, meals, and the program (increasing to $300 in September 2026).
A Two-Stage Program
Everyone starts at Church Street (Stage 1). After completing Stage 1, residents move up to the Harry Hamilton campus (Stage 2).
Two Campuses
99 total beds — 59 at the Church Street (Stage 1) campus and 40 at the Harry Hamilton (Stage 2) campus.
Substance Use
Zero-tolerance policy. Any alcohol, drugs, or mind-altering medication means immediate termination.
Employment
All residents work or actively seek work during the day, freeing evenings for meetings.
Meetings
Mandatory evening meetings: house meetings, AA/NA sessions, and sobriety support groups.
Meals
Regular, scheduled meals address the nutritional needs common in recovery.
Spiritual Services
Optional nondenominational Sunday services at 9:00 AM.
Graduation
Six months of residency plus payment of all financial obligations.
Last Chances, New Starts
We offer help and hope to men rebuilding their lives. Your gift keeps beds open and doors unlocked for the next person who needs them.