Life at The Phoenix House

Residents live in a six-bed home designed as a supportive learning community. They share double-occupancy bedrooms and take an active role in the daily life of the home. Responsibilities are individualized according to each resident’s age, abilities, and developmental needs and may include household chores, meal planning, managing a grocery budget, shopping for food, and preparing meals.

Not a facility. Not a unit. A home.

Warm spaces. Real furniture. Art on the walls. Rooms that feel lived in, not monitored. An environment that communicates safety, dignity, and worth the moment a youth walks in.

This is the foundation of our model: When youth feel valued, they grow.

Each resident participates in a structured program that includes:

  • Life skills and independent living development

  • Individualized coaching and skill-building

  • Workforce readiness and vocational exploration

  • Mentorship and community living

  • Civic engagement and service learning

Through shared responsibilities, structured support, and meaningful participation in the community, residents develop the practical skills, confidence, and everyday habits needed for greater independence in adulthood.

Living room with dark green wall, wall art including clocks and drawings, white console table with a lamp, decorative horn skull, black armchair, beige curtains, and a small round table.
A cozy bedroom with a bed covered in a red plaid comforter, a matching plaid armchair, and beige walls decorated with several abstract paintings. There's a white nightstand with a lamp on the right, and a beige rug on wooden flooring.
A cozy bedroom with a bed covered in a red plaid comforter, a matching plaid armchair, and beige walls decorated with several abstract paintings. There's a white nightstand with a lamp on the right, and a beige rug on wooden flooring.
Bathroom with a window, blue vanity, mirror, and light fixture, beige walls, and tiled floor.
Bathroom with a window, blue vanity, mirror, and light fixture, beige walls, and tiled floor.
A cozy corner of a room with a white desk, a white chair, and a lamp, decorated with framed artwork on the wall.
A cozy corner of a room with a white desk, a white chair, and a lamp, decorated with framed artwork on the wall.
A room with a wooden desk and a black mesh office chair. The wall behind features a brick pattern. On the wooden shelf above, there is a globe on the left, a small Eiffel Tower figurine in the center, and decorative vases and books on the right.
A room with a wooden desk and a black mesh office chair. The wall behind features a brick pattern. On the wooden shelf above, there is a globe on the left, a small Eiffel Tower figurine in the center, and decorative vases and books on the right.
A cozy living room corner with a paisley patterned armchair, two beige curtains hanging by a window, a black table with a lamp and decorative sculptures, and a desk with a brown leather chair, a table lamp, and a large window with multiple panes.
Living room with a round wooden table, four chairs, a fireplace, a large mirror, a bookshelf filled with books and decorative items, a table lamp, and a beige carpet.
Cozy living room with a paisley pattern sofa, a dark wooden table, a lamp, and multiple windows with white curtains.
Cozy living room with a paisley pattern sofa, a dark wooden table, a lamp, and multiple windows with white curtains.
A dining room with a wooden table surrounded by six beige upholstered chairs, a yellow wall with a painting, a black side table with decorative items, and a large chandelier on the ceiling.
A kitchen with dark wooden cabinets, a white countertop, a window with a floral valance, and a white bowl on the countertop. There are four beige cushioned barstools at a kitchen island, a small television on the counter, and pendant lights hanging from the ceiling.
Interior view of a living room with a black leather sofa, green walls, artwork, and a staircase with white balusters and a green wall.
A dining room with a long rectangular table covered with a cream-colored tablecloth. On the table, there is a large vase with a bouquet of sunflowers. The background features a large bay window with multiple panes, letting in natural light and showing greenery outside. There are several light-colored cushions on a built-in bench along the wall and a patterned area rug under the table.
A beige fabric sofa with multiple plush cushions in front of a peach wall decorated with framed rustic artwork.
A beige fabric sofa with multiple plush cushions in front of a peach wall decorated with framed rustic artwork.
A cozy corner with a red leather armchair, a wooden side table with a lamp, and black bookshelves filled with books, decorative objects, and small sculptures.
A portion of a room with hardwood flooring, a bed partially visible on the left with a gray quilt and red plaid blanket, a black bedside table with a lamp, and a white decorative fireplace with intricate detailing on the right. There's also a black rug on the floor.