About Capuchin Soup Kitchen Jefferson House
Capuchin Soup Kitchen Jefferson House is a CARF accredited residential substance use disorder treatment program in Detroit serving indigent adult men. Operating since 1976 the 12 bed facility offers a long term therapeutic community model with typical stays of six to nine months.
Jefferson House provides free and structured recovery care that combines community living, 12 step participation, and work opportunities to help men rebuild their lives after addiction.
Long Term Residential Treatment for Men in Detroit
Jefferson House specializes in extended residential care for men transitioning from inpatient substance use disorder treatment. The program welcomes referrals on a bed available basis and supports residents through six to nine months of structured recovery in a small close knit therapeutic community setting.
Treatment emphasizes life restructuring, character development, and sustained participation in 12 step recovery meetings. The longer residential stay allows men to establish stable routines, practice new skills, and address underlying issues in a supportive environment, with aftercare support to maintain progress after discharge.
Work and Community Based Recovery
Jefferson House integrates a work opportunity component into treatment, with residents able to work at other Capuchin Soup Kitchen locations for a modest stipend. This model provides purpose, structure, and real world skill building while reinforcing the virtues and accountability central to the therapeutic community approach.
