Foundation House Blog

Building Healthy Relationships: Recognizing Red Flags

. Posted in Articles & News, Clinical

Healthy relationships are essential to our wellbeing, particularly for those in the process of recovery or managing mental health concerns. At Foundation House, we understand that fostering positive connections and getting back to the things that make life worth living, can significantly impact one’s path to healing. It’s crucial, however, to be able to identify red flags in relationships that may hinder your progress, or worse, set you back.
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Moving Your Body: How Exercise is Vital to Relieving Anxiety and Stress

. Posted in Articles & News, Clinical

A holistic approach to mental health is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s essential. By integrating therapy with actionable behavioral change, we can more effectively manage feelings of stress and anxiety. One of the most powerful remedies, backed by robust scientific research, is exercise. But how exactly does breaking a sweat counteract the invisible burdens of stress and anxiety?
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Embracing Technology in Recovery

. Posted in Articles & News, Clinical

In the age of smartphones, AI, and virtual reality, technology's integration into our lives is here to stay. We believe that these modern challenges call for modern solutions. At Foundation House, we’ve always prioritized treatments that are therapeutically proven and effective but that are also relevant to our clients daily experiences. This includes exploring the intersections of technology with recovery, mental health, and reintegration into life beyond treatment. Here’s a look at how we're doing it:
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Portland, Maine: The Heart of Healing and Recovery

. Posted in Articles & News, In The News, Maine

For a long time, men have been expected to display resilience and emotional stoicism. These expectations have made it hard for men to talk about their struggles with mental health. In our work, we see this dynamic play out on an individual and family level on a daily basis. We want to talk about why recognizing this dynamic is important, why approaching treatment for men should be tailored, and what we can do to break the stigma...
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Breaking the Stigma: Men and Mental Health

. Posted in Articles & News, Clinical

For a long time, men have been expected to display resilience and emotional stoicism. These expectations have made it hard for men to talk about their struggles with mental health. In our work, we see this dynamic play out on an individual and family level on a daily basis. We want to talk about why recognizing this dynamic is important, why approaching treatment for men should be tailored, and what we can do to break the stigma...
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Let’s Talk About Loneliness

. Posted in Articles & News, Clinical, In The News

Social isolation is a common problem among young men struggling with substance abuse and mental health disorders. Research has shown that the two are closely linked, a finding that has only been magnified in recent years. In this post, we will explore the connection between the two and discuss how treatment programs like ours can and should address this problem...
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Less is More

. Posted in Articles & News, International Expeditions, Wilderness

The instruction was a simple one. "When you are loading your pack, the rule of the game out here is: less is more." The reasons seemed obvious—the more we bring, the more we carry. But the depth of this advice only grew with each passing moment in the Patagonia wilderness. What began as a slight imposition gave way to a freedom and a peace of mind that few of us had known...
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St. John USVI 2019

. Posted in Activities, Experiential, Service, Videos

In February 2019, Foundation House returned to the island of St. John, U.S.V.I. to lend a hand with the hurricane recovery effort. This is the video of our adventure.

Foundation House is a therapeutic, sober living community in Portland, Maine.

Music: Ini Kamoze – World A Reggae; Upbeat and Inspiring Corporate – MorningLightMusic; Suns Rise; Mr. Pink – Topher Mohr and Alex Elena; Bright Future – Silent Partner; Rock Angel – Joakin Karud; Root Reggae Music; Solo Acoustic Guitar – Jason Shaw; Lights – Sappheiros

Hadlock Softball Championships

. Posted in Activities, Athletics, Videos


Each year, Foundation House holds their softball championship at Portland Sea Dog’s Hadlock Field. Residents, staff, and families join together for a full day of softball, barbecued food, and Foxhole camaraderie. This is a video of the 2019 softball championships.

Foundation House is a therapeutic, sober living community in Portland, Maine.

Foxhole Off-Roading Adventures

. Posted in Activities, Experiential, Videos

The Foxhole cruised through the wilderness in Gorham, New Hampshire with Yamaha UTVs and shredded the trails in Minot, Maine with Polaris RZRs! Thanks to White Mountain ATV Rental in Gorham and Hemond’s Offroad Park in Minot.

Foundation House is a therapeutic, sober living community in Portland, Maine.

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