Building Hope, Healing Lives: Expanding Access to Life-Saving Recovery

From struggle, to strength.

A lifelong path to healing.

The 5 Pillars of Recovery

Treatment

The Hansen Foundation proudly awards scholarships to those seeking treatment but do not have the means. We partner closely with Enlightened Recovery, working hand in hand to alleviate suffering and inspire hope by offering a number of therapeutic services such as detox, residential care, and outpatient services. Our philosophy has always been to acknowledge the whole person, and we do this by offering a wellness approach that not only treats addiction but addresses the mental, physical, and spiritual aspects of a being.
Housing

Our residences are designed to give individuals in early recovery a safe, affordable, and peaceful space where they can protect their newfound sobriety. We work with each resident to ensure that they are developing the fundamental skills necessary to live a meaningful life in recovery. Our homes are meant to serve as a bridge between treatment and independent living. Each house has established rules and expectations that have been carefully constructed to create accountability and provide the discipline necessary to maintain long-term sobriety.
Life Skills Development

We believe that the essence of good living is a life lived with healthy relationships, and a strong sense of self. The Hansen Foundation aims to help the individual discover for themselves how to manage their life in a healthy way without the use of substances through the development of skills meant to enhance personal growth. Our professional staff works with each client to identify their triggers and teach them healthy coping strategies. We focus on stress management, goal setting, communication, exercise, nutrition, emotional regulation, and self-awareness all in an effort to improve self-esteem and reduce the risk of relapse for each person in our care.
Advocacy

Struggling with addiction can sometimes lead to legal challenges, as substance use may impair decision-making. We understand that some of our residents arrive with overwhelming legal concerns. Our team works diligently to support them by providing guidance in finding legal counsel, assisting with necessary documentation, and even offering courtroom appearance support. Our goal is to help individuals navigate these difficulties so they can focus on their recovery and rebuilding their lives.
Recovery Support

Our philosophy is that recovery is a lifelong process, and that treatment is just the beginning. We understand addiction is complicated and that each person seeking help is unique. We offer a wide range of services such as job training, employment coaching, and social, community-based events with the intention of instilling a feeling of acceptance in those looking for freedom from their addiction.

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Services

Recovery Residences

The Hansen Foundation Residences - Serenity Estates and Serenity Houses, provide affordable, long-term, comfortable recovery housing and necessary support to assist those facing overwhelming obstacles. In partnership with the housing entity, The Hansen Foundation operates Enlightened Farm, a nonprofit organic farm cultivating a sustainable and healing environment for all. The Foundation also provides scholarships to those who do not have access to treatment but want the opportunity to change their lives.

Serenity House

Serenity Houses are our structured sober living homes for individuals that have completed treatment and are looking for a safe space to rebuild their lives. Clients that become residents at Serenity House have access to experienced staff, shared living space with others in recovery, and learn how to lead a more independent and healthy life without substances. Residents are asked to attend weekly house meetings as well as 12-step meetings. Each resident is assigned weekly house chores, asked to uphold volunteer hours in the community, work or seek employment, and pay weekly rent. We operate through a phase program that is guided by a house manager, allowing the residents to slowly gain more responsibility as they learn to develop necessary life skills with greater independence.

Serenity Estates

Serenity Estates serves as the housing portion of the Enlightened Recovery Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP). Residents of Serenity Estates are transported to Enlightened Recovery where they are in programming from 8:30-3:30pm. The recovery center recognizes a comprehensive approach to recovery, and it is here that the client is exposed to all modalities of treatment. At Enlightened Recovery, our residents participate in group therapy sessions, as well as individual sessions with an assigned clinical therapist. They also offer Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Trauma-Based groups for those with a specific need. In the afternoon, clients can choose to participate in a number of holistic activities such as yoga, sound healing, art therapy, horticultural therapy, and reiki. At the end of the day, residents are taken back to Serenity Estates where they cook healthy, organic food together and share a meal. Afterwards, the residents are required to attend a 12-step meeting with free time in the evening for self-care activities.

Enlightened Farms

Enlightened Farms rests on 400 acres in Egg Harbor City, NJ and is attached to Enlightened Recovery. Founded in 2016, the farm provides individuals in early recovery with the opportunity to cultivate life skills and personal growth through horticultural therapy and the Solid Roots program. Horticultural Therapy is the backbone of Enlightened Recovery’s holistic program as this therapy is widely recognized to improve memory, cognitive abilities, task initiation, language skills, and socialization. Here the client has the opportunity to spend quality time in nature while learning to manage stress. Solid Roots is our job-skills program offered to any individual currently residing at one of the Serenity Houses.