Our Mission

"Utilizing the 12-Step Philosophy, Ken Brown provides a home for adult male substance abusers where through care, counselling, and rehabilitation directed toward the achievement of contented, long-term sobriety, the individual can, as an expression of his well being, become a contributing member of his community."

The Ken Brown Recovery Home (KBRH) is a charitable organization, providing a supportive residential program for men, 16 years of age and older, who are healing from the effects of alcohol and drug addiction. KBRH opened its doors on October 23, 1976 and continues today to operate under a 14-bed licence as mandated by the Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. The length of stay at the Ken Brown Recovery Home is flexible according to individual needs, typically 3 months in duration with the occasion for extensions up to 1 year in our 8 bed Transitional Home.

Our residential program provides clients with a stable and safe living environment and facilitates community development by assisting men in establishing a longer-term network of support. Daily program schedules are structured to teach clients the tools and techniques to get sober and healthy. KBRH works to treat the physical, mental and spiritual breakdown that occurs when one is addicted to drugs or alcohol. Cornerstone to the KBRH program is the philosophy of the 12-Step movement as characterized by Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous. The spiritual principles of openness, honesty and willingness are embedded throughout our program.

Located in Sault Ste. Marie in Northern Ontario, the home's physical environment resists the pressures of larger urban centres, providing support and a smaller scale atmosphere where low resident-counsellor ratios are best suited to recovery. This successful and demonstrated approach enables residents to maximize their experience and interaction with fellow residents and counsellors alike. Since opening its door over three decades ago, more than 1,800 men have sought help from the KBRH Program.

Sharing Hope, One Day at a Time