Asheville House is Open!

Asheville House is a 3-6 month residential program for boys and girls, ages 16-19 with substance abuse and addictions focus

Asheville House opened in April and enrolled 8 boys as its first participants. In early June, the girl's residence opened and currently has 6 participants enrolled.

Asheville House offers a phased approach that increases connection with the community as trust and responsibility builds over time. The goal is to prepare adolescents for their return back to their home and schools with a plan and process to make better choices and stay substance free.

Participants in the program can pursue high school or college credits through accredited virtual classes offered in our on-site education center and supported by on site tutoring. Daily recreation is held at the YMCA or local Montford Recreation Center. Weekend activities include rafting, hiking, climbing, local events or family weekends.

After demonstrating progress in the program, participants are eligible to get a part time job, participate in community service projects or walk into town on their free time.

Asheville House is located in the historic Montford District of Asheville and includes 2 Victorian residences and a 2 story carriage house that functions as the education center.

• Has completed a wilderness program, therapeutic boarding school or other therapeutic program


• Agrees to their placement at Asheville House


• Has substance abuse as one of their key issues


• Needs to complete school work


• Is not a candidate for a longer-term or more restrictive program