Milestone House

What Milestone House does

The Milestone House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded in 2002 that operates five sober living residences in Dover, New Jersey, providing structured recovery housing for adults (18+) transitioning from addiction treatment to independent sober life. Residents are placed across five properties (Milestone One through Five) based on recovery stage, ranging from a 24/7-structured environment for newcomers (Milestone Four) to a senior community for advanced recovery members (Milestone Five). The organization runs an integrated service platform that includes the Excel Treatment Center (a wholly-owned clinical campus offering detox, partial day, IOP, and outpatient programs), a Family Support Program addressing addiction as a "family disease," an Activities Program with weekly outings and quarterly excursions, and a Phase Out step-down program for residents completing outpatient treatment. The underlying technology stack is light: an internal Outcome Data Tracking System measures program effectiveness (reporting 87% abstinence, 78% reduction in depression symptoms, and 60% improvement in personal relationships after 6+ months), and admissions are processed through OneStep Software; no proprietary AI or software platform is built or marketed.

The Milestone House is accredited by the New Jersey Alliance of Recovery Residence (NJARR) and operates as a private non-profit governed by a board of directors and led by Founder/President Mike Frank and Executive Director Nikoleta Danicic. Its business model combines monthly recurring residential fees (pricing not publicly disclosed; financial arrangements negotiated at intake) with diversified donation revenue streams, including one-time gifts, monthly recurring donations, the Hopeful Housing Scholarship Program ($685 funds 15 days of housing), tribute gifts, gifts-in-kind, and annual fundraising events such as Harvest Healing. Distribution is sales-led and community-led, with a 24/7 phone/text intake line, online applications, and referrals driven by alumni testimonials, Google reviews (60+ five-star reviews), and partnerships with community organizations including CARES (Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success). The organization serves residents from six New Jersey counties (Morris, Bergen, Passaic, Mercer, Somerset, Hudson) and has helped 240+ residents since inception.

Name

Milestone House

Legal name

The Milestone House

Website

https://themilestonehouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Milestone House is a 501(c)(3) non-profit operating five sober living residences in Dover, New Jersey, providing structured recovery housing and affiliated clinical care (Excel Treatment Center) for adults 18+ transitioning from addiction to independent life across multiple New Jersey counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Sober Living and Addiction Recovery Services

NAICS

Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (62322), Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities (623220), Other Residential Care Facilities (6239)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYHLAFACAN

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services

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

Keywords

• Sober living services
• Recovery residences
• Substance abuse treatment
• 12-step recovery programs
• Addiction recovery housing

Headquarters

HQ city

Dover

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, Others

Revenue model

1. Sober Living Residential Fees: Monthly residential fees for sober living accommodations across five properties. Placement determined by seniority and/or special needs. Residents typically progress through houses as they advance in recovery.
2. Donations & Charitable Contributions: Tax-deductible donations as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Accepts one-time donations, monthly recurring donations, scholarship funding, tribute gifts, and gifts in kind.
3. Scholarship Program Revenue: Hopeful Housing Scholarship Program funds 15 days of housing per resident. Gift of $685 funds one person for 15 days. Supports residents with demonstrated financial need.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Milestone House provides structured sober living housing across five properties in Dover, New Jersey, serving adults 18+ recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Each residence is matched to a resident's recovery stage, with 24/7 staff, daily meetings, life-skills programming, and access to the affiliated Excel Treatment Center for clinical care including detox, intensive outpatient, and outpatient services.

Product overview

Milestone House operates a platform of five sober living homes in Dover, New Jersey, offering a comprehensive recovery residence system. The core offering consists of five distinct residential properties (Milestone One through Five), each serving different stages of recovery—from new residents in structured environments (Milestone Four) to senior community members (Milestone Five). Supporting the sober living homes is the Excel Treatment Center (Clinical Campus), which provides clinical services including detox, IOP, and outpatient programs. Additional modules include the Activities Program (recreational excursions and events), Family Support Program (family therapy and support groups), and Phase Out Program (step-down transitional support). The organization functions as a 501(c)(3) non-profit accredited by the New Jersey Alliance of Recovery Residence, serving individuals 18 and older in co-ed and gender-specific housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Excel Treatment Center: Clinical campus providing outpatient substance abuse treatment including detox, partial day, IOP, outpatient programs, psychiatric care, and family support services.
• The Good Bean

Products and services

• Milestone One (Sober Living Home) Flagship sober living residence located in downtown Dover, NJ, offering apartment units, computer access, and proximity to The Good Bean coffee shop for residents in recovery.
• Milestone Two (Sober Living Home) Second recovery house established as a restored Victorian Mansion, offering residential home living with private and shared rooms for residents who have typically secured employment and strengthened their recovery.
• Milestone Three (Sober Living Home) Newly renovated sober residential community featuring modern kitchen facilities and spacious meeting rooms where most events and workshops are held.
• Milestone Four (Sober Living Home) Most structured sober living home in the Milestone family, staffed 24/7 and designed for people new in recovery who are typically enrolled in outpatient programs like Excel Treatment Center.
• Milestone Five (Sober Living Home) Most recent house in the Milestone family, serving senior community members continuing their recovery journey while working and pursuing their goals.
• Excel Treatment Center (Clinical Campus) Clinical campus providing outpatient substance abuse treatment including detox, partial day, IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program), outpatient programs, medical support, psychiatric care, therapy, and alternative approaches for Milestone House residents.
• Activities Program Structured recreational program offering weekly outings and quarterly excursions such as karaoke, beach trips, camping, skiing, snowboarding, movie outings, BBQs, mini golfing, rafting, tubing, and group excursions to teach residents they can have fun without drugs and alcohol.
• Family Support Program Integrated family program offering family therapy sessions and family support groups to help the family unit recover together, addressing addiction as a 'family disease'.
• Phase Out Program Step-down program for residents who have completed outpatient treatment at Excel Treatment Center, helping them readjust to life after rehab while maintaining sobriety.
• Hopeful Housing Scholarship Program Scholarship program offering 15 days of sober housing per resident over one year to residents with demonstrated financial need; a $685 gift funds one person for 15 days.

Quantifiable outcome

• 87% of residents abstained from drugs & alcohol after 6+ months in program
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Excel Treatment CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerExcel Treatment Center was founded by Milestone House to provide high-quality clinical care to residents including detox, partial day, IOP & outpatient programs. Provides comprehensive treatment services, medical support, psychiatric care, and therapy for Milestone House residents. Located in Dover, NJ with campus designed to foster healing and reflection.
• New Jersey Alliance of Recovery ResidencescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHouses are accredited by the New Jersey Alliance of Recovery Residence. Organization is a proud member of NJARR, demonstrating commitment to quality recovery residence standards in New Jersey.
• Center for Addiction Recovery TrainingminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProud to hire graduates of the Center for Addiction Recovery Training, providing employment opportunities for certified recovery specialists.
• The Good BeanminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoffee shop located at Milestone One facility. Offers custom roasted coffee including certified organic options. Provides community gathering space for residents. The Good Bean hosted launch party for 2000 Challenge fundraiser.
• Center for Addiction Recovery Education & Success (CARES)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPeer to peer, volunteer based recovery oriented sanctuary located in Rockaway, NJ. Exists to put a face on recovery, build recovery capital and serve as a physical location where the local recovery community can join together. Honors all pathways to recovery.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit addiction treatment provider with detox, residential, and outpatient services plus recovery support. Operates a similar nonprofit, integrated-care structure as Milestone House.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: National addiction treatment leader combining residential treatment, outpatient care, and recovery housing. Comparable for the integrated clinical-plus-housing model, though at vastly larger scale.
• Oxford House: Largest self-run sober living network in the US with 3,000+ homes. Direct competitor in the recovery residence category, operating a democratically run, peer-led model without integrated clinical care.
• WestCare Foundation: Nonprofit behavioral health and recovery housing operator with multiple residential programs across the US. Comparable for the multi-site residential recovery model and nonprofit funding structure.

Direct peers

• Sober Living Network / SLN: Recovery residence operator and referral network in the Northeast. Most direct comparable to Milestone House on a multi-property model with structured programming.
• Clean and Sober Transitional Living: Multi-property sober living operator with structured recovery programming. Directly comparable as a peer-operated, multi-house transitional housing provider in the recovery residence category.

Others

• Center for Addiction Recovery Training (CHART): Recovery specialist training and certification organization partnered with Milestone House. Adjacent ecosystem participant that supplies CPRS-certified recovery coaches to operators like Milestone House.
• New Jersey Association of Recovery Residences (NJARR): The accrediting body for Milestone House. Functions as an ecosystem enabler for accredited recovery residences in NJ, listing peers like Milestone House on its registry.

Regional players

• Turning Point Recovery Center: New Jersey-based addiction treatment provider offering residential and outpatient programs. Regional peer in the same geography serving the same substance use recovery population.

Emerging players

• Eleanor Health: Outpatient addiction treatment provider offering medication-assisted treatment and recovery support. Adjacent peer for clinical SUD care delivered to the same customer segment.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/themilestonehouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-milestone-house
• Instagraminstagram.com/themilestonehouse

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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