Traditional relapse prevention often fails to make the conceptual real. This short film was a project offered to one of our senior residents (now an alumnus) as a creative approach this issue that would not only have lasting impact, but would allow him to be active, creative and find passion in doing something that he loves. Richard was filmed facing a situation in which he had to choose between relapse and recovery. What plays out in the film is how Richard described his relapse might look allowing him to literally walk in his own footsteps and watch back what his life would inevitably become.
Some behind the scenes action from our Alumni Video Production “Play The Tape”. Staff share the story of how this video came to be and the intention behind it. Richard shares how the process of making this film helped him rediscover his passion for video production, allowed him to find a creative outlet, and forced him to come face-to-face with his hypothetical relapse.
During the Holiday season it can be easy to get caught up with all that we have to do and forget that there are people in Portland that need help. In an effort to give back to our community we loaded up the Foxhole truck with toys, clothes, and other goodies and handed them out around town. We visited the Preble Street Homeless Shelter, Maine Medical Center’s Children’s Hospital, the Maine Veteran’s Home and the Animal Refuge League.
Our Thanksgiving 2015 feast. Over 100 family members, residents and alumni gathered together in our restaurant and shared a holiday meal and an immense amount of gratitude on this day of thanks. Happy Thanksgiving!
Recently, a few of our residents traveled to the White Mountain National Forest, near the New Hampshire border, to complete a multi-day solo camping trip. Each residents spent 3 days alone in the woods focusing on various goals they set with their individual therapist before the trip.
Check out a short video from the fireworks at the Eastern Promenade in Portland last night – this city just such a great job creating a family atmosphere for this summer holiday. Enjoy!
Check out the video from our 10 week FoxHole Challenge course! This was a really cool experience. The residents and staff involved came together in a way that can only be brought about by struggling through a difficult task as a group. We hope you enjoy the video, and we look forward to the next edition of the FoxHole Challenge!
Foundation House took its house managers and community leaders ice climbing at the Amphitheater wall at Grafton Notch. We hiked 40 minutes through the Maine backcountry to the frozen wall where four different routes ranging in difficulty from moderate to hard mixed climbs waited for us. Every guy was able to push himself beyond his comfort zone and realize that he can accomplish more than he thought possible. A full day spent in the beautiful surrounding Maine wilderness gave the guys a chance to pause and reflect on how far they have come and the rewards that sobriety can provide both internally and externally. Now folks, that’s what we here at Foundation House call a Ropes Course!
In summer 2014, our International Travel Expedition featuring residents, alumni & staff visited a Tanzania Coffee Farm, summited Mount Kilimanjaro and enjoyed a Serengeti Safari. We traced the origin of the coffee bean where man began, and climbed the world’s tallest free-standing mountain.
