Building community and empowering women and men.
Supporting men and women through safe and supportive housing.
Homes Empowering Recovery is on a mission to empower men and women recovering from Substance Use Disorder by providing safe, affordable, supportive housing in vibrant and desirable communities.
Learn more about what you can expect at HER here!
Get more information about Fredericksburg and HER Community by following this link.
We are proud to be a VARR certified recovery residence! VARR is the Virginia affiliate for the National Alliance for Recovery Residences and the accreditation agency authorized under the Code of Virginia to ensure that recovery residences operate in an ethical and safe manner, in accordance with national standards. Click here to learn about VARR and the Social Model of Recovery.
Homes Empower Recovery.
HER is a place where men and women in early recovery can learn sober living skills and establish positive patterns in a comfortable, safe, and substance-free environment.
According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), the four major dimensions of recovery are: health, home, purpose, and community. Research has shown that people in recovery who live in recovery-oriented transitional housing have improved recovery outcomes, lower incarceration rates, and increased employment opportunities.
The Social Model of Recovery
HER House follows the Social Model of Recovery which encourages residents to learn from one another’s experiences, draw on their strengths, and create a culture of recovery. Residents participate in peer governance and engage in group decision making which helps the resident focus on the social and interpersonal aspects of their recovery. Active participation in recovery through mentorship, fellowship, and shared experiences is what makes the social model of recovery a fundamental part of HER.
Click below to learn more about the Social Model of Recovery, daily life at HER House, resident rights and responsibilities, and more. You can also start the application process now by following this link!
A Friendly Community
Opportunities for employment, healthy friendships, and community involvement help residents cultivate an identity free of substance abuse. HER House is conveniently located in downtown Fredericksburg, which is walker and bicycle friendly for most things residents need. There are several recovery-oriented services in downtown including mutual aid organizations, the Community Services Board, 12-step meetings, and more. There are also many coffee shops, bookstores, walking paths, and a farmer’s market each weekend.
Serene Spaces
For many, success in a recovery program is thwarted by an inability to afford housing which is drug and alcohol free. HER provides not only inexpensive, drug and alcohol-free housing, but also provides a community of like-minded women to share in the recovery process. HER House is a calm, substance free space where you can focus on your recovery.
Our digital application is available now on desktop and mobile devices!
Learn more about the HER application process or request more information here!
Make a gift.
We are so thankful for the outpouring of community support! Click “How to Help” below to learn more about gifting to HER House, to explore our Amazon wish list, and to get in touch to discuss volunteer opportunities.
HER believes in sustainable futures.
Click here to learn more about HER House and our efforts to mitigate our impact on the environment.
