Gavin Foundation - Gavin House

A long-term men’s residential program in a home-like setting

Gavin House is a residential recovery home for adult men with substance use disorders. The setting is intentionally designed to feel home-like and comfortable rather than luxury-focused. The living space includes shared areas, like a living room, dining hall, TV room, and game area with a ping pong table and billiards.

12-Step participation is an integral part of programming

The 12 Steps are core to the program at Gavin House, which can make it particularly relevant for those who are comfortable with this approach. The residential program draws from AAWOL, a structured 21-week program of reading and group discussion using the AA book “Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions” as the focus. Treatment also incorporates other therapy and educational approaches, including individual and group therapy with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention.

Treatment is tied to building a foundation for independent living

The program also puts an emphasis on practical skills so clients can begin working toward independence while still living in a structured setting. There’s also a particular emphasis on life skills education and financial preparedness, with money-management support, job-readiness training, and help with employment searches. According to Gavin House, many clients are employed at discharge.

Ongoing alumni involvement and support

Alumni involvement is seen as an important part of supporting long-term recovery. Gavin House hosts dinners, support groups, and volunteer events in the community for alumni. This provides opportunities for clients to build relationships with those who are further along in their recovery and for alumni to remain connected to their community after transitioning out of treatment.

Ongoing support in broader Gavin Foundation programs

Other levels of support are available within the same organization, including additional residential programs, outpatient services, peer recovery support, acute treatment, and clinical stabilization services. Medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and medical and psychiatric care are also available at other locations operated by the Gavin Foundation. These offerings can make it easier for clients to transition between various levels of care.

Client reviews

Written reviews most often praise recovery support, peer connection, and helpful staff, while a few raise concerns about staff judgment, medication decisions, and house oversight.

• Treatment quality & outcomes (90% positive): Many reviewers describe the program as meaningful to their recovery and say they gained useful guidance for staying on track. "I learned a lot of valuable information to keep me on the right track."
• Support & community (85% positive): Reviewers frequently mention a sense of connection, access to recovery resources, and encouragement from others in the program.
• Staff & care experience (60% positive): Several reviewers describe staff as compassionate and helpful, while a few report feeling judged or insufficiently supported. "Compassion and empathy are the norm."
• Facility & environment: Some reviewers describe the setting as welcoming or home-like. "Home away from home is by far one of my best experiences."

• Verified by Start Your Recovery: On August 18, 2026, our research team conducted a comprehensive review of this facility's advertising claims, registrations from public health departments, national accrediting bodies, and SAMHSA.