The Mend House

About The Mend House

The Mend House is a nonprofit recovery housing operator in Knoxville, Tennessee, running men's sober living in Knox County.

A Knoxville Nonprofit Sober Living Operator

The Mend House organizes its work around a single mission: keeping men housed and supported for as long as two years while they rebuild an independent life after treatment. Running on a nonprofit structure lets the organization lean on community support and grant funding alongside what residents themselves contribute.

A Longer Runway Than Most Recovery Housing Providers

Most sober living arrangements measure a stay in months. The Mend House measures it in up to two years, with access to a licensed alcohol and drug counselor built into that runway. That difference in timeline is the organization's defining feature as a recovery housing provider, more than any single amenity.

Addressing Knox County's Opioid Crisis

Knoxville and Knox County have carried a heavy share of Tennessee's opioid crisis, and The Mend House positions its housing as a direct response: a stable address paired with counseling access for men who might otherwise cycle between treatment and the street. Community and philanthropic support in the East Tennessee region has helped sustain that model.

Contacting The Mend House

Men seeking housing and providers considering a referral can reach the organization by phone or email. The right questions at the operator level are about how the two-year program is phased, how counseling is scheduled, and how a resident's family stays informed without compromising the resident's own privacy.