We exist to aid women with addictions to eliminate substance abuse from their lives and to embrace a healthy self-image by improving their physical, emotional, social and spiritual well-being.  In addition, the House exists to improve the lives of those who are impacted by the addictions of others.

The House of Sophrosyne provides an array of holistic treatment and support services to a diverse group of women and others affected by addiction.   Interwoven with many other community resources, we provide a continuum of services beginning with early intervention, prevention and treatment of chronic dependency, follow-up and life skills development.  The House of Sophrosyne is at the forefront of research on women and addictions.

Sophrosyne means a "wise and balanced" life.  Our perspective flows from a philosophy of empowerment that offers women the tools for leading full, productive and balanced lives.  Empowered women make choices based on healthy and realistic options and exercise choices in consideration of the consequences.  The House of Sophrosyne believes women require unique, supportive programs provided in an all-female environment in order to initiate and sustain the process of recovery from chemical dependency.

Our programs, provided by women for women, utilize the most current methods, in an atmosphere specific to the needs of women.  The House strives to facilitate the process of rebuilding physically, emotionally, socially and spiritually with self-esteem and self-concept as integral themes.  Recognizing that addictions affect individuals, families and communities the House provides support programs to address all of these issues.

We are women-centered in that everything we do is informed by the study and understanding of women's unique needs and issues.  We provide leadership in addiction services for women through advocacy, quality programs, outcomes research, accountability and participation in community services planning.  We offer resources which foster empowerment for all of our clients by assisting them to recognize and develop the inner strengths and resources for living full, productive and balanced lives.  We provide an individual approach to recovery from chemical dependency in a safe and non-judgmental environment which facilitates personal development and growth.  We are accessible in that we serve the diversity of women living in our community and we strive to reduce or eliminate barriers which may prevent them from accessing our services.