What We Are About

Silkworth House was founded in 1995 as a 50c(3) non-profit corporation. Founder and Director Frank Keane has spent the past 24 years working with alcoholics and drug addicts in their endeavor to maintain long-term sobriety.

We do not accept people who are in denial of their disease. The typical chemically dependent person who is referred to this facility is the repeat relapser. Usually someone who has been exposed to one or more types of treatment. This person may have served jail or prison time, they may have more than one addiction and if so this must be addressed. After many years of observing various types of recovery programs we have put in place what we believe to be the best type of program for this type of person.

The applicants must convince us at interview that they fully accept that they are chemically dependent and that their lives have become unmanageable. They must arrive at the facility with a job and $290 +$25 cleaning deposit for first two weeks accommodation and food. Agree to complete our 120 day residential program. Attend daily 12 step meetings, get a sponsor and start taking the steps as outlined in the big book Alcoholics Anonymous. Extend a welcoming hand to the newcomer, observe 11pm curfew, do allocated chores and leave immediately if told to do so by management.

Residents will be randomly tested for drugs and alcohol. If resident tests positive referring agency is notified and resident is required to leave immediately.

We attribute our high success rate at Silkworth House to the fact that by the time the person leaves us they have made the connection in Alcoholics Anonymous. They will have developed a strong meeting habit with a focus on long term recovery one day at a time. They will be available to talk to newcomers and guide them through their early days of confusion. They will convey the simple formula of taking actions they may not believe in.

This is a very simple program and we believe the two most important words are show up. Meeting makers make it.