Sober Living ResidenceCanal House: A Residential Sober Living FacilityOffering a safe and supportive living environment for individuals in recovery Since 1998, the Community Development Partnership has owned and operated Canal House, a residential sober living facility that can accommodate five men and three women, plus an on-site program manager. The facility is located within walking distance of local amenities and public transportation. Partnering with Gosnold on Cape Cod, a not-for-profit 501©3 organization that provides addiction and mental health treatment, Canal House residents participate in developing individualized service plans utilizing twelve step principles, family involvement and continuing care support. During this time they also work in local jobs, attend school, or perform community service. Residents of Canal House live in private rooms while sharing living room, kitchen, and bathroom facilities. They pay rent on a sliding scale (subsidized through the Orleans Housing Authority, if necessary) as they participate in their treatment program. Other financial support is derived solely by donations from the Lower Cape community – including individuals, businesses, and religious organizations. In the nine years the program has been operating, twenty-nine residents of Canal House have successfully completed the program and returned to the community as productive members. Canal House responds directly to the affordable housing needs of individuals who are experiencing a transitional time in their lives. It offers a safe living environment free from the pressures that may have contributed to their situation, allowing the residents to focus their efforts on a successful recovery. For more information on Canal House please call 508-240-7873 ext. 17. Success Story: Dan Sullivan, Painter and Musician
During his year and a half in the facility, Dan focused on his recovery and his transition into the community. “The Canal House gave me the opportunity to get my feet under my head,” said Sullivan. “It doesn’t work for everyone, but it did work for me.” He started his painting business, After Five Painting and Wall Coverings, during the last 6 months of his stay, and was inspired to start playing the saxophone again after 7 years. “As I transitioned into the community and started my business, started making money, and started to get my health back, I was able to pursue a normal life. And the CDP gave me that opportunity.” After his time at the Canal House, Dan continued his association with the CDP. “As I learned more about the CDP, I found that they were very action oriented. And I am all about action. Since I became sober, my life is all about taking action and getting positive results. So it was a perfect fit for me to work with the organization.” Dan utilized the CDP’s 1-on-1 business consulting when making some important strategic decisions regarding a new project for his music business, regularly attends the CDP’s professional development and small business workshops. “The CDP is there when I need it. It’s my CDC. It’s an ongoing relationship.” And the CDC has benefited greatly from Dan’s expertise and talents. The Dan Sullivan Trio has provided entertainment at a number of CDP Events, and Dan has served as a CDP Board Member. “I’m happy with the way things are going and I work hard at it. My new CD is called Night and Day because I work hard night and day. And the difference in my life, because of the effort, is night and day too. It’s a totally different Dan Sullivan, and the CDP is a huge part of that.” Last updated: March 26, 2012 |
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Dan Sullivan became aware of the Community Development Partnership before he even moved to the Cape. While completing a rehab program off-Cape for alcohol and drug addiction, Dan saw a flier for the Canal House – a minimum supervision sober living facility in Orleans, owned and operated by the 
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