Vermont Foundation of Recovery

About Vermont Foundation of Recovery

Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) is a Vermont-based nonprofit dedicated to helping individuals transition from substance use disorder into stable, long-term recovery. Through its network of recovery homes across the state, VFOR provides recovery housing that prioritizes safety, community, and practical stability—key building blocks for people rebuilding their lives. Residents live in substance-free, shared homes designed to support personal growth and accountability while they strengthen recovery routines, reconnect with work and family goals, and build healthier daily habits. 

VFOR’s model reflects the core purpose of quality sober living: offering a drug- and alcohol-free home where peers support one another, cooperate to manage the household, and stay connected to recovery resources in the community. Vermont 211 describes the homes as “family-style” environments where residents support each other and work toward independent living. VFOR also explains that a recovery home is a substance-free, group living environment that helps members develop life skills and lean on each other, the broader community, and VFOR representatives for guidance through different stages of recovery. 

In Essex Junction, VFOR operates a men’s recovery home option at Fort Ethan Allen—often referred to as “The Fort.” The current VFOR listing for Essex A/B (Men) describes a four-bedroom, two-bath home with a total occupancy of six (two singles and two doubles). It is intended for those who identify as men and members who are transitioning. The home is noted for practical accessibility: it’s located on a bus line, under a mile from I-89, and less than three miles from downtown Burlington—helpful for residents who are commuting to work, appointments, or local recovery supports.

Key features residents can expect in VFOR structured sober living settings include:

• Substance-free sober house environments focused on stability and safety

• Peer support and shared accountability in a community living model 

• Accessible locations (such as Essex Junction near Burlington) that make it easier to stay connected to recovery resources

Vermont Foundation of Recovery (VFOR) works to make recovery housing approachable and consistent statewide—offering supportive living environments that help residents practice day-to-day recovery skills while moving toward greater independence.