About foundations to freedom
At Foundations to Freedom, our mission is to provide individuals seeking recovery from substance abuse disorders with a safe, structured, and supportive home-like environment that fosters recovery, personal growth, and civic responsibility.
Empowering Recovery and Transformation
Foundations to Freedom is a community-based non-profit that helps clients reclaim their dignity and acquire the knowledge, skills, support, and resources they will need to maintain a drug-free, purposeful, and productive life.
Our Founder’s Journey
Katherine Russell, our founder, uses her experience overcoming addiction to fuel our mission. As the Executive Director, Katherine’s profound understanding of the recovery process and sober living homes shapes the very essence of our approach.
Life Beyond Recovery
Quitting substances is just the first stage of the recovery process. True recovery is about finding yourself, uncovering your strength, and committing to personal growth. Our comprehensive programs offer a roadmap to recovery and the resources and support needed to sustain it.
A Compassionate Team
Our team of professionals understands the complexities of addiction. Most of our employees are in long-term recovery. Our compassionate team is comprised of certified recovery peer support specialists, case managers, care coordinators, and a transportation team.
the foundations to freedom method
phase 1
Clients settle into their sober living homes, begin working on their recovery wellness action plans, and establish a support system to help them maintain recovery. Clients must seek employment, attend daily mutual support meetings, and must abstain from alcohol and any mood/mind-altering substance. Foundations to Freedom staff provide mandatory drug screening and breathalyzer for all clients.
phase 2
Each phase of our program builds upon the prior phase. In phase 2, clients continue their efforts from phase 1 while they work on essential life skills like managing a list of chores and creating a personal budget. During this phase, clients will attend mutual support groups and work on recovery and relapse prevention. They learn to develop life skills and address issues like co-dependency and anger management with their peer support specialists.
phase 3
Clients continue working on and completing the tasks outlined in Phase 1 and 2. Foundations to Freedom case managers and peer support specialists continue to have regular check-ins with each client, providing emotional care and monitoring their progress. The clients receive additional benefits, as outlined in the program.
At the end of Phase 3, clients graduate from the Foundations to Freedom program! Before graduation, we meet with each client to create a transition plan their case manager must approve. We also work with each client to develop a list of external resources, including healthcare professionals, sponsors, and educational institutions.
Phase 4
Foundations to Freedom offers alumni transitional housing for up to one year on a week-to-week lease agreement. Clients must continue to maintain employment, sustain recovery, submit to drug testing, and participate in aftercare services with their peer support specialist and case management.
recovery residences
What is a halfway house?
Halfway houses are sober living homes that provide a supervised living environment for people transitioning out of incarceration or addiction treatment. These facilities typically offer support services such as counseling, job training, and treatment for substance use disorders. Clients of halfway houses must find employment and begin to reintegrate into the community.
Housing for Men
Our men’s recovery housing provides individualized case management, peer support, and wrap-around services within a home-like setting for men preparing to reintegrate into society.
Housing for Women
Central Florida recovery housing and case management services for women recovering from substance use and co-occurring disorders
Housing for Men with Children
Halfway housing for men with children provides a supportive, stable environment where fathers can rebuild their lives while maintaining meaningful relationships with their children.
Housing for Women with Children
We provide sober living homes for women and their children, offering a supportive environment to navigate the recovery process. Our program focuses on rebuilding families and, when needed, supports reunification efforts with the Department of Children and Families, the court system, and other external agencies.
Domestic Violence Safe Houses
Our safe house for victims of domestic violence offers a secure, confidential refuge where clients find safety, support, and resources to begin rebuilding their lives.
Meet Our Team
Discover the dedicated professionals who form the heart and soul of Foundations To Freedom. Our compassionate team is here to provide unwavering support and guidance as you embark on your transformative journey towards lasting recovery and personal growth.
Katherine Russell
Executive Director & Founder
Liz Peterson
Chief Operating Officer
MARY THIERRY
Executive Assistant / CRRA
William Doran
Flagler Program Director
Amber White
Women’s Program Director
Les Nelson
Men’s Program Director
Alyssa Eisenman
Case Manager
Aubrey Willet
Case Manager
Case Manager
Bethany Jackson
Steven Rapp
Case Manager
Kayla Varvel
Case Manager
Gregory Brannon
Case Manager
Join Our Team!
Do you want to build a career helping others out of addiction? Check out our current openings.
Administrative Offices
339 E New York Avenue
DeLand, FL 32724
(386) 846-7102
Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30 am - 5 pm
ADMISSIONS
Women’s Admission
Call or text: (386) 846-0078
Men’s Admission
Call or text: (386) 717-9325
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