Em's House Foundation

Em’s House Foundation was inspired by the life and untimely death of the youngest daughter of our founder, Beckie Watson.  Em struggled with mental health and addiction issues through much of her teen years. Despite these challenges, she selflessly gave her time and meager resources to those in need. When Em died tragically of an accidental drug overdose at the age of 20, our founder was determined to find a way to honor her giving spirit and to help the community.

Em's House Foundation was formed to give a hand up to those in recovery who are dedicated to reclaiming their lives.

The road to recovery can be a bumpy one, but stable housing can smooth the way.  We provide housing that exceeds national standards for those in recovery.  We are certified by the Colorado Agency for Recovery Residences as a Level II recovery residence. Em's House provides a safe, comfortable, and peaceful housing and recovery environment for people who are working to reclaim their lives.  

Our houses are located to provide ready access to medical, psychosocial and educational services.  All the homes are near public transportation and shopping to help broaden the scope of access.  

We believe that finances should never stand in the way of recovery.  Most of the clients who move into Em's House rely on public transportation to get to work, to shop for food and essential items, to go to medical and dental appointments, and to attend crucial recovery meetings.  They are literally starting over and have little to no financial resources available to them.

We want to provide monthly transit passes for their first 3 months in our recovery/sober living residence to help our clients focus more on their recovery and less on the financial burden recovery can cause.  Our residents pay a modest program fee of $850 per month, which includes all furnishings and utilities. Your generous donations help us bridge the gap, ensuring that everyone has access to the transformative power of our program.

Em's House provides the ideal home for healing and gives our residents a second chance.  Join us in creating a place where people can recover and create a new life of success and fulfillment.