Beacon House

What Beacon House does

Beacon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit residential sober living facility founded in 1997 in Louisville, Kentucky, by Don and Jeanne Blackburn. It operates a single 50-bed site at 963 South 2nd Street serving adult men (age 25+) in early recovery from alcohol and drug addiction, requiring a minimum 7 days of sobriety, completion of a 30-day treatment program, and a face-to-face interview. Residents are required to obtain full-time employment within 30 days, attend mandatory clinical treatment (Intensive Outpatient Programming, continuing care, and therapy), and participate in daily 12-step meetings, with a six-month minimum stay and most successful clients remaining 9–12 months.

The organization's core offering is a unified transitional living program rather than a modular product suite. Integrated services include case management, life-skills education, peer support from Certified Peer Support Specialists, transportation, coordination with third-party clinical treatment providers, and — as of March 2026 — free Narcan distribution in partnership with People Advocating Recovery. Beacon House does not use proprietary technology platforms; its model is social-model recovery reliant on peer-driven accountability, curfews, random drug testing, and formal partnerships with regional inpatient providers (The Brook Hospital, Landmark, Praxis, Seven Counties, Recovery Works, Peace Hospital, Wooded Glen), the justice system, and employer partners such as James Collins Ford.

Beacon House is self-pay at $147 per week with a $147 refundable deposit and does not bill insurance for housing, although it assists residents in obtaining Medicaid or other coverage for required clinical services. Operating revenue is diversified across program fees, individual donations (including Amazon Wish List and Kroger Community Awards), grants (e.g., $15,000 from the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels in 2025), and the annual Recovery Classic golf scramble, which alone covers more than 50% of yearly operational expenses. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and led by CEO Russ Read and Executive Director Dane Prieston (appointed July 2026), supported by a staff of approximately 8.

Name

Beacon House

Legal name

Beacon House

Website

https://beaconhouseky.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1997

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Beacon House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating a 50-bed residential sober living facility in Louisville, Kentucky, serving men in early recovery from substance use disorders. Founded in 1997, it provides transitional housing, case management, peer support, and clinical treatment coordination funded by program fees, donations, grants, and an annual fundraiser.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recovery Housing / Sober Living Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN)

akta.pro secondary industries

Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF)

Keywords

• Sober living residence
• Recovery housing services
• Substance abuse treatment
• Addiction recovery support
• Transitional housing program

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Program Fees: Self-pay residential program fees at $147 per week with a $147 refundable deposit. Total initial payment of $294 due upon admission. Additional 'new resident loan' available to qualified residents covering up to first four weeks of fees.
2. Golf Fundraiser / Annual Event: Annual Recovery Classic Golf Scramble event generates significant operational funding, covering more than half of yearly operational expenses. Event includes sponsorships, player registrations, and raffle tickets.
3. Grants: Grant funding from organizations such as the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels ($15,000 in 2025 for passenger van). Grants support capital purchases and operational costs.
4. Donations: Monetary donations accepted through website, Amazon Wish List item donations, Kroger Community Awards program, and in-kind donations of food and hygiene items.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Beacon House provides a residential sober living and transitional housing program for men in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction at its single facility in downtown Louisville, Kentucky. Residents (capacity of 50) receive a structured, abstinence-based living environment combined with case management, intensive outpatient (IOP) treatment referrals, 12-step programming, peer support, life skills education, transportation, and accountability measures (curfews, random drug testing, employment requirements). The program requires a minimum six-month stay, a $147/week fee plus $147 refundable deposit, and on-site or Zoom intake interviews.

Product overview

Beacon House is a single-site residential sober living facility in Louisville, Kentucky, providing a unified recovery housing program rather than a platform with separate modules. The core offering is transitional living housing for men in recovery from substance use disorders, supplemented by integrated services including case management, life skills education, peer support, Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) referrals, 12-step program integration, transportation services, and Narcan distribution. The organization does not offer separate product tiers or add-on modules—all services are provided as part of the residential program. Founded in 1997, the facility serves up to 50 men and operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Sober Living Program An abstinence-based residential sober living and transitional housing program for men recovering from alcohol and drug addiction. The facility houses up to 50 residents with a minimum six-month stay, structured rules (curfews, random drug screening, employment requirement of 35+ hours/week within 30 days, property restrictions, weekend pass schedule), and access to on-site amenities (kitchen, laundry, gym, recreation room). Program fee: $147/week plus a $147 refundable deposit.
• Case Management Services On-site case workers (substance abuse professionals) help remove barriers to ongoing recovery by coordinating with healthcare professionals, arranging transportation, teaching life skills, and monitoring resident progress toward stability in housing, health, and employment.
• Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP) Coordination and Referrals Coordination and referrals to licensed clinical social workers providing clinical, educational, and group therapy focused on addiction recovery (minimum 9 hours per week over a typical 9-12 week course), covered by insurance/Medicaid rather than the Beacon House program fee.
• Life Skills Education Comprehensive life skills programming preparing residents for sober, independent living, including employment readiness, resume writing, interview skills, and connections to staffing agencies and local employers.
• Peer Support Services Peer-driven support delivered by Certified Peer Support Specialists who guide residents through recovery and counter the self-isolating behaviors common in addiction.
• 12-Step Program and Community Meetings Daily on-site 12-step meetings (AA, NA) plus support groups, an in-house mentor program, community meetings, and organized volunteerism.
• Continuing Clinical Care Coordination Coordination with treatment providers for residents to participate in Intensive Outpatient Programming, individual therapy, or aftercare as part of their continuing clinical care.
• Narcan (Naloxone) Community Distribution Program Free, walk-in Narcan (naloxone) distribution to community members in partnership with People Advocating Recovery (PAR), aimed at preventing opioid overdoses; no ID or personal information required.
• Resident Transportation Services Transportation for residents to medical appointments, employment, counseling, and life skills needs, supported by a passenger van funded by the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels in 2025.

Quantifiable outcome

• Thousands of men helped in recovery journey since 1997
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• People Advocating Recovery (PAR)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 March 2026Free NARCAN distribution partnership for community overdose prevention. Beacon House serves as distribution location for free Narcan (naloxone) 7 days a week, 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Partnership addresses fentanyl and carfentanil crisis in Louisville and Jefferson County. No ID or personal information required to receive medication.
• James Collins FordcoreGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2012Employment partnership where James Collins Ford's Downtown Louisville dealership has hired Beacon House residents for over a decade. Approximately 45% of service department employees are either in recovery or Beacon House alumni. The partnership includes resume support, interview preparation, and career advancement opportunities (e.g., employees earning certifications up to Senior Master Technician level).
• The Brook Hospital (Dupont and KMI)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInpatient treatment provider accepting referrals and receiving clients stepping down from Beacon House's level of care. One of the primary treatment facility referral sources.
• Seven Counties Addiction Recovery CentermajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArea SUD treatment provider accepting referrals. Located at 601 South Preston Street, Louisville, KY.
• Recovery Works (Elizabethtown)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInpatient treatment facility in Elizabethtown, KY, accepting referrals and providing treatment pathway for Beacon House residents requiring higher level of care.
• Kentucky Recovery Housing NetworkmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst National Alliance of Recovery Residences affiliate in Kentucky. Dane Prieston served as Program Coordinator and helped grow certified recovery residences from 51 to nearly 300 homes statewide.
• Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residences (KYARR)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStatewide certification body for recovery residences. Dane Prieston served as first Executive Director, overseeing certification of more than 100 recovery homes representing over 1,500 recovery beds statewide.
• Kentucky Harm Reduction CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRuss Read is one of three co-founders of the Kentucky Harm Reduction Coalition. The coalition's mission is to reduce substance addiction overdoses and deaths, reduce stigma, and offer harm reduction solutions.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• People Advocating Recovery (PAR): PAR is a Kentucky recovery community organization that partners with Beacon House on free Narcan distribution and recovery advocacy. It is a strategic ecosystem partner rather than a competitor, addressing harm reduction and peer advocacy that complement Beacon House's residential services.

Emerging players

• Eleanor Health: Eleanor Health provides outpatient and community-based addiction recovery services including peer support and care coordination. Comparable to Beacon House's case management and peer support model, though Eleanor Health operates as a tech-enabled outpatient provider rather than residential housing.

Broad incumbents

• Recovery Centers of America: Recovery Centers of America operates multiple inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities across the Eastern U.S. Comparable to Beacon House as an SUD treatment provider, though at a much larger scale and with a different mix of residential and outpatient services.
• Cumberland Heights (Tennessee): Cumberland Heights is a regional nonprofit addiction treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and recovery housing services in Tennessee. It is comparable as a nonprofit SUD provider with sober living/aftercare components serving a similar patient population to Beacon House.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Hazelden Betty Ford is one of the largest nonprofit addiction treatment organizations in the U.S., offering residential, outpatient, and sober living services. Beacon House occupies a similar role on the recovery continuum but at a smaller, single-site scale focused specifically on men's sober living.

Direct peers

• Oxford House: Oxford House operates the largest network of sober living homes in the United States with thousands of self-governing residences. It is the most direct peer to Beacon House in terms of sober living model, peer-led recovery housing, and self-pay resident structure.
• Sober Living America: Sober Living America operates a network of certified sober living homes across multiple states. Comparable to Beacon House as a sober living housing operator with referral-based resident acquisition, though it operates a multi-site model rather than single-site.
• JourneyPure: JourneyPure is a multi-state addiction treatment provider offering residential treatment, sober living, and outpatient services, with a Kentucky footprint that directly overlaps Beacon House's referral geography. Comparable as a sober living and SUD treatment operator in the same regional market.
• Stepworks Recovery Centers: Stepworks Recovery Centers operates residential addiction treatment facilities in Kentucky. It is a current referral partner for Beacon House and is a direct competitor for Kentucky residents seeking recovery housing and treatment.
• Isaiah House: Isaiah House is a Kentucky-based residential addiction recovery and sober living program for men, operating multiple facilities. It is a direct peer and current referral partner to Beacon House, serving the same demographic in overlapping geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/beaconhouseky
• Facebookfacebook.com/BeaconHouseLouisville
• Instagraminstagram.com/beaconhouseky
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/beacon-house-aftercare-program-inc

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

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