Foundation House

What Foundation House does

Foundation House is a men's behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program headquartered in Portland, Maine, operating continuously since its founding in 2001 under CEO and owner Patrick Babcock via parent entity PK Holdings Inc. The program serves male clients across three age cohorts — older adolescents (16–19), young adults (20–27), and adults (28+) — delivering integrated dual-diagnosis treatment that combines evidence-based clinical modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, among others) with a distinctive experiential-therapy layer that includes wilderness adventures, a 120-acre therapeutic ranch, year-round athletics, a therapeutic float spa, music studio, service projects, and annual international expeditions across six continents. The facility holds dual State of Maine licensure for substance abuse and mental health treatment and Joint Commission accreditation, and is in-network with five major commercial payers (Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Optum, United Healthcare). Revenue is generated through residential treatment services billed via insurance reimbursement and private-pay arrangements under multi-year contracts, supported by a referral-based go-to-market motion that relies on healthcare-provider referrals, alumni word-of-mouth through 'The Foxhole' community, and the company's owned digital channels (website, blog, YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, newsletter). The academic ecosystem — partnerships with University of Southern Maine, Southern Maine Community College, Maine College of Art, University of New England, and two online high school programs — supports residents pursuing high school diplomas, college degrees, and vocational placement as part of the recovery pathway.

Name

Foundation House

Legal name

PK Holdings Inc

Website

https://foundationhouse.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Foundation House is a men's behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program in Portland, Maine, serving older adolescents through adults via residential care that integrates evidence-based clinical therapy with experiential programming across a multi-site campus and therapeutic ranch.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Addiction Treatment

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAC

Residential Mental Health Treatment Centers

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

SECONDARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

Healthcare & Life Sciences/Healthcare Providers & Systems/Behavioral Health & Substance Use Treatment

Keywords

• Addiction treatment
• Residential treatment program
• Behavioral health services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Mental health treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Residential Treatment Services: Foundation House generates revenue through residential substance abuse and mental health treatment services. Payment is accepted through insurance (in-network with major providers) and private pay arrangements. The organization works with insurance providers for verification of benefits.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Foundation House operates a men's residential behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program based in Portland, Maine. The program integrates evidence-based clinical therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, Motivational Interviewing) with experiential programming such as wilderness adventure, athletics, international expeditions, holistic therapies, and academic/vocational guidance. Residents progress from structured residential care to independent living, supported by a 120-acre therapeutic ranch, multiple residences and clinical buildings, and a long-running alumni community called The Foxhole.

Product overview

Foundation House is a behavioral health and substance abuse treatment program for men in Portland, Maine, with over 24 years of experience. The company offers a single unified treatment program that combines comprehensive clinical services with experiential programming. The core program integrates evidence-based therapeutic modalities (CBT, DBT, ACT, Trauma-Informed Care, etc.) with experiential activities including athletics, wilderness adventures, international expeditions, holistic therapies, education/vocational guidance, and creative outlets like music studio. The program also includes specialized facilities such as a Therapeutic Float Spa and Bike-Share Program, and is structured to guide men from structured residential care to fully independent living. The company maintains a 120-acre therapeutic ranch 90 minutes north of Portland, in addition to urban clinical buildings and residences.

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Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Men A residential treatment program for men aged 16 and older that combines evidence-based clinical therapy (CBT, DBT, ACT, Motivational Interviewing, Trauma-Informed Care, Family Support Groups) with experiential programming — including athletics, wilderness adventure, international expeditions, holistic therapies, education/vocational guidance, a therapeutic float spa, and a music studio — to guide residents from structured residential care to independent living in Portland, Maine.
• Research and Studies Commissioning on Addiction and Recovery External research and studies on addiction and recovery commissioned by Foundation House with academic and clinical partners, such as the Insight Centre.

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AetnacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services at Foundation House
• AnthemcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services at Foundation House
• CignacoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services at Foundation House
• OptumcoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services at Foundation House
• United HealthcarecoreOthersIn-network insurance provider for behavioral health and substance abuse treatment services at Foundation House
• University of Southern MaineminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution partnered with Foundation House for resident academic support. Many alumni attend USM and the school is blocks from residences.
• Southern Maine Community CollegeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity college partnered with Foundation House for vocational and academic support for residents.
• Maine College of ArtminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArt college partnered with Foundation House for creative education opportunities for residents.
• University of New EnglandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity partnered with Foundation House for higher education opportunities for residents.
• James Madison Online High SchoolminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline high school program partnered with Foundation House for residents working toward high school diplomas.
• Indiana University High School Diploma ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline high school program partnered with Foundation House for residents working toward high school diplomas.
• Special SurfersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit organization providing surfing opportunities for special needs children. Foundation House residents and staff volunteer with this organization monthly during summer months at Gooches Beach in Kennebunk, Maine.
• Friends of the Virgin Island National ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConservation non-profit partnered with Foundation House for hurricane recovery service projects on St. John. Foundation House helped reconstruct a quarter-mile stretch of boardwalk at Francis Bay.
• New England Maine Huts & TrailsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni group volunteered with this organization in the Carrabassett Region, performing service work and trail maintenance.
• Acadia Mountain Guide CompanyminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional rock climbing guides partnered with Foundation House for wilderness climbing experiences at Acadia National Park.
• White Mountain ATV RentalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-road vehicle rental company partnered with Foundation House for Foxhole Off-Roading Adventures in Gorham, New Hampshire.
• Hemond's Offroad ParkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOff-road park in Minot, Maine partnered with Foundation House for Polaris RZR trail experiences.
• NAATP (National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerIndustry association membership providing standards and best practices for therapeutic schools and programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cirque Lodge: Luxury men's residential substance abuse treatment center in Utah with an experiential/adventure therapy emphasis. Closest direct comparable to Foundation House on gender focus, residential model, and premium experiential positioning.
• Ashley Addiction Treatment: Residential substance use and co-occurring disorder treatment provider in Maryland with primary treatment and extended care programs. Comparable on residential model, evidence-based clinical foundation, and insurance-supported admissions.
• The Ranch: Residential addiction treatment program in Pennsylvania that integrates clinical care with outdoor/experiential components on a rural campus. Closely comparable on the rural-campus + experiential combination Foundation House uses at its 120-acre ranch.
• Mountainside Treatment Center: Connecticut-based residential and outpatient addiction treatment provider offering individualized care plans and holistic programming. Comparable on residential model, individualized treatment approach, and Northeast regional positioning.
• Promises Behavioral Health: Residential addiction treatment provider with locations in multiple states, offering evidence-based and holistic care. Comparable on residential treatment model and use of experiential/holistic components, though co-ed rather than men-only.
• Burning Tree Programs: Texas-based residential treatment program specializing in chronic relapse and long-term recovery for adults. Comparable on residential model and long-term recovery orientation, with similar emphasis on a structured, extended-duration treatment community.
• Harmony Foundation: Residential substance abuse and co-occurring disorder treatment center in Colorado combining clinical care with 12-step and holistic programming. Comparable on residential model, holistic programming, and small/medium operator profile.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Long-established, multi-site residential addiction and behavioral health treatment organization based in Pennsylvania. Comparable on evidence-based residential treatment model and insurance relationships, but operates at broader scale and geography.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit addiction treatment provider in the U.S., operating multiple residential sites with co-ed programming. Comparable on residential treatment modality and clinical evidence base, but with vastly greater scale, geography, and brand reach.
• McLean Hospital: Harvard-affiliated psychiatric hospital offering residential and inpatient mental health and substance use treatment. Comparable on clinical evidence-based treatment of co-occurring mental health and SUD, but operates at much broader scale and academic-medicine tier.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCXK-VFqIyGxI6uAMrBB48MA/videos
• Facebookfacebook.com/foundationhousemaine
• Instagraminstagram.com/foundationhouse
• Xx.com/soberfoxhole
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/foundation-house

Compliance2 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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