Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition

What Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition does

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition (MCRC) is a Camden, Maine-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 2016 by Dr. Ira G. Mandel to support individuals and families affected by addiction in the Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln county region. The organization operates two recovery residences — The Friends House, a 10-bed men's home in Rockland opened in November 2018, and Alyssa's House (formerly 63 Washington Street), a women's residence in Camden acquired in 2019 and dedicated under its current name in September 2023 — providing safe, sober, below-market housing alongside case management, resource navigation, and connections to treatment, employment, and community services. The organization does not operate a proprietary technology platform; service delivery is human-led through dedicated house managers, peer recovery coaches, and a volunteer board, with intake handled by phone, text, and a website application form.

MCRC's revenue model blends four streams: (1) residence fees from residents, which are explicitly kept below market rent and therefore create a structural funding gap; (2) individual donations and monthly donor programs solicited online via PayPal and Zeffy and by mail; (3) event-based fundraising through annual Ride 4 Recovery (motorcycle rally), Homerun 4 Recovery (softball tournament), Run 4 Recovery, and Resurrection and Recovery events; and (4) foundation grants, with $30,000 received from the Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation in 2021 and $20,000 from United Midcoast Charities in September 2025. The organization runs at a financial deficit by design, closing the gap through donations and grants.

Operationally, MCRC is small (1-10 employees) and depends on a heavily volunteer board and community partners for execution. Strategic priorities visible in 2024-2025 activity include governance renewal (multiple new board members, a new Treasurer, a new Director of Operations, and two new house managers) and event/grant pipeline maintenance. The organization reports more than 5,000 bed nights and 85 residents served annually in prior years (with 2025 figures at roughly 4,200 bed nights and 75 residents), and states that over 60% of residents complete the program and transition to addiction-free independent living.

Name

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition

Legal name

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition

Website

https://midcoastrecovery.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition is a Camden, Maine nonprofit that runs two below-market sober-living residences — Friends House (men) in Rockland and Alyssa's House (women) in Camden — serving individuals recovering from addiction across Knox, Waldo, and Lincoln counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Recovery Housing and Sober Living Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE)

Keywords

• Addiction recovery
• Sober living housing
• Recovery residences
• Peer support services
• Substance abuse treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Camden

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: MCRC relies heavily on individual donations, monthly donor programs, and event-based fundraising. Donations are tax-deductible and can be made online via PayPal or by mail. The organization emphasizes that residence fees are kept below market rates, creating a funding gap that donations help close.
2. Grants: MCRC receives grant funding from charitable foundations including United Midcoast Charities ($20,000) and Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation ($30,000). These grants support capital improvements and operational costs.
3. Residence Fees: Residents pay affordable fees for housing at The Friends House (men) and Alyssa's House (women). These fees are described as being below market rate to ensure accessibility for those in recovery.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition operates two recovery residences — The Friends House for men in Rockland and Alyssa's House for women in Camden — providing safe, sober, and supportive housing for individuals recovering from substance use disorder. The organization also offers recovery support services including case management, resource navigation, employment assistance, and connections to community resources to help residents transition to independent sober living.

Product overview

Mid-Coast Recovery Coalition (MCRC) operates two recovery residences — Friends House (men's) in Rockland and Alyssa's House (women's) in Camden — providing safe, sober, supportive housing for individuals recovering from addiction. The organization offers recovery support services including case management, resource navigation, and community referrals. MCRC also facilitates volunteer programs, fundraising events (Ride 4 Recovery, Homerun 4 Recovery), and accepts donations through online platforms. No technology product or software platform is offered — these are social services focused on housing and recovery support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Friend's House: Men's recovery residence located in Rockland, Maine, providing safe, sober, and supportive housing for up to 10 men in recovery from addiction.
• Alyssa's House

Products and services

• The Friends House Men's recovery residence located in Rockland, Maine, providing safe, sober, and supportive housing for up to 10 men in recovery from addiction.
• Alyssa's House Women's recovery residence located in Camden, Maine (formerly known as 63 Washington Street), offering safe and encouraging housing for women in recovery, including women with children.
• Recovery Support Services Support services for residents including case management, counseling referrals, employment assistance, and connections to community resources to help residents maintain sobriety and transition to independent living.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 85 residents helped with addiction annually; Over 60% complete recovery and transition to independent sober living; Over 4,200 bed nights provided in 2025

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• The First National Bank of DamariscottacoreGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent sponsor for MCRC events including Homerun 4 Recovery and Ride 4 Recovery. Provided sponsorship for 2025 events season. Also donated through employee dress-down days program ($972.04). Their community support is actively acknowledged and appreciated.
• Rock City CoffeeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides table space and venue for MCRC to host information tables and community outreach events. Allows MCRC to connect with community members, share information about recovery houses, and sell raffle tickets. Their generosity has been repeatedly acknowledged.
• Resurrection ChurchminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of Resurrection and Recovery community event. Partner in providing community meals through collaboration with CCRC and St. Peters Church in Rockland (Loaves and Fishes program). Active community partner in supporting those in recovery.
• Mattress FirmminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMade generous donation of new mattresses for residents at The Friends House, supporting comfortable and appropriate sleeping arrangements for men in recovery.
• Devils Pride MCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMotorcycle club that leads the annual Ride 4 Recovery event, providing route leadership and safety coordination. Long-term community partner supporting MCRC fundraising efforts.
• Devils Pride MCminorGTM or Marketing PartnerUnited Bikers of Maine provides support for Ride 4 Recovery events. Their involvement adds credibility and community reach for MCRC fundraising events.
• Plants UnlimitedminorGTM or Marketing PartnerDonated a beautiful maple tree for Alyssa's House dedication ceremony, symbolizing growth and recovery. Their contribution supports the therapeutic environment of the recovery residence.
• Coastal Recovery Community CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the recovery community. Danielle Ward volunteers services through this center. Organizations collaborate on community recovery initiatives.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Others

• National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR): National umbrella association that sets standards and certifies recovery residences across the U.S.; comparable as an ecosystem/peer-support network supporting the same recovery housing category MCRC operates in.

Direct peers

• Oxford House: National nonprofit operating a network of sober living homes where residents self-govern and pay rent; directly comparable to MCRC's Friends House and Alyssa's House model of democratically run, peer-supported recovery residences for men and women.
• Amistad Recovery Residence: Maine-based recovery residence operator providing sober living homes for men and women; directly comparable to MCRC as a peer recovery housing nonprofit in the same state.
• Hope House (Maine): Nonprofit recovery housing operator in Maine providing sober living environments; directly comparable as a peer-operated recovery residence serving similar populations in the same state.

Broad incumbents

• Recovery Centers of America: Multi-site addiction treatment operator with inpatient and outpatient programs across the eastern U.S.; broad incumbent offering a more clinical, larger-scale alternative to MCRC's small peer-led recovery housing model.
• Tri-County Mental Health Services: Larger Maine behavioral health provider offering outpatient mental health and substance use treatment; broader incumbent serving overlapping populations with clinical services rather than residential peer-support housing.

Regional players

• Portland Recovery Community Center: Maine-based recovery community organization offering peer support, recovery housing referrals, and community programming; comparable regional peer serving a similar population in a different Maine geography.
• Coastal Recovery Community Center: Recovery community organization based in Rockland, Maine that partners with MCRC and provides peer recovery services; operates in the same Mid-Coast Maine region with overlapping target population.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/MidCoastRecoveryCoalition
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mid-coast-recovery-coalition

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

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