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Foundation House

A men's treatment program fusing clinical services with experiential programming in Portland, ME.

A pioneer in the field of men's behavioral and mental health, substance abuse treatment, our program continues to lead the way in quality of care. Combining evidence-based therapeutic practices, innovative programming, serene surroundings, and a nurturing environment, we offer an unmatched treatment journey. Our coordinated care transition bridges residential treatment to independent living. With three Victorian residences (45 beds), an urban campus, and a 120-acre therapeutic ranch, our program provides truly unique resources blending urban and wilderness environments. Engaging experiential group activities foster growth, resilience, and the ability to overcome self-limitations.

11/22/2025

Hear from Program Director Sergio Velarde about our unique approaching we provide in our programming.

11/20/2025

Our Clinical Director Sergio Varde breaks down his new “accountability board” system to hold residents and staff accountable with their activity goals.

Comment “tour” and we’ll send you the info!

11/01/2025

This past week we took a visit to The Foxhole Ranch to help out with various chores including cleaning the horse stalls, feeding the animals, and prepping the property for the upcoming winter season. Looking forward to getting some turns in this winter at Sunday River! ⛷️

10/30/2025

Next week we’re headed to Northeast NATSAP! You can find us to enter in our special raffle for our Foundation House Blend roasted by our Alumni over at

See everybody in Burlington!

10/15/2025

Hear from Damon on his experience coming to Foundation House from

09/25/2025

Some epic moments from our recent Softball Championships at Hadlock Field!

09/19/2025

Meet our new team member: Delilah Talon, LCPC.

Delilah is a licensed clinical counselor with a passion for helping individuals and families through life’s toughest challenges. Her work focuses on trauma, chronic stress, and building resilience, drawing on both academic excellence and real world experience in underserved communities. With warmth, expertise, and a deep commitment to healing, she brings tremendous strength to our clinical team.

Check the link in our bio to read her entire story!

09/16/2025

Meet our newest team member: Matthew Deschaine, LCSW, MSW, MA.

Matthew is a clinical psychotherapist with expertise in depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions. He also specializes in family systems, high conflict relationships, and relational repair. His hallmark is building trust through warmth and insight, creating space for clients to speak openly and move toward real change. We’re proud to welcome him to our clinical team.

Read his full story here: https://mailchi.mp/foundationhouse.com/better-care-starts-with-the-right-people-meet-matthew

09/05/2025

Play isn’t just fun—it’s medicine.

Foundation House is at the Cape Cod Symposium on Addictive Disorders ( ) speaking on how unstructured play builds resilience, supports mental health, and transforms addiction recovery.

Catch our session:
🗓 Saturday, Sept 6 | 10:45 AM
🎤 The Need to Play
Foundation House

🤝 Visit our booth to connect with the Foundation House team.

08/28/2025

Great visit from some wonderful people. Steve Pulley and Veronica Droulia thank you for stopping by to talk about our favorite subject, helping people on their wellness journey. See you soon!

08/14/2025

Some highlights from our day learning how to shoot archery over at Lakeside Archery just up the road in Yarmouth. This is one of many of the fun activities we like to do as a group at Foundation Hosue!

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Address

160 Preble Street
Portland, ME
04101

Website

http://www.foundationhouse.com/

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