[Excerpts from Vermont Foundation of Recovery press release 1/13/2026]
In partnership with Champlain Housing Trust, Vermont Foundation of Recovery, the largest recovery residence organization in the state, has opened six new recovery residence beds and four transitional apartment beds for women in Essex Junction. Applications for membership are now open.
This expansion brings Vermont Foundation of Recovery’s presence in the Essex Junction community to 32 beds and increases its statewide network to 79 beds.
Since September 2024, Vermont Foundation of Recovery has increased its bed capacity by 40% to meet growing demand. The Essex Junction expansion reflects the growing recognition of recovery residences as an essential recovery support across Vermont.
“This expansion reflects the importance of structured, recovery focused environments,” said David Riegel, Executive Director of Vermont Foundation of Recovery. “Recovery residences are built on accountability, peer support, and clear expectations. These homes support women as they actively work toward stability and long-term recovery.”
“Safe, affordable housing is essential to recovery,” said Michael Monte, CEO of Champlain Housing Trust. “By working together, we are creating stable pathways for women to heal, rebuild, and thrive within their communities.”
As Vermont begins 2026, recovery residences remain a critical part of the recovery continuum. These non-clinical, peer-led environments provide daily structure, clear expectations, and accountability for individuals actively working toward sustained recovery.
Recovery residences offer more than a place to stay. They support individuals in building routines, strengthening recovery practices, and engaging meaningfully with their communities, promoting long term recovery, stability, and personal responsibility.