Where healing, purpose, and shared humanity take root.
Welcome & Vision
Too many people today are hurting—trapped by addiction, isolation, or a lack of purpose. At All Common Ground, we believe that real healing occurs when people are restored in mind, body, and spirit within a community that values them.
Whether someone joins a weekly support group or lives on-site in our 6–to 12–month residential program, everything we offer is designed to build connections, dignity, and long-term transformation. This is not a short-term fix. It’s a life reboot, rooted in love.
Core Philosophy
Our approach is holistic, inclusive, and deeply relational. We believe:
- God is Love. While inspired by the teachings of Jesus, we don’t push conversion. Everyone—regardless of faith background—deserves to be seen and supported.
- Every person has a purpose. No matter their past, everyone has something to give. Healing happens through contribution.
- Community is medicine. Healing isn’t just individual. It’s shared. We break isolation by serving, learning, and growing together.
Program Structure
Support Options
- Daily and/or Weekly Support Circles (non-residential)
- Residential Program (6–12 months) with “phasing up” for increased responsibility and job readiness
- Transitional Housing for “graduates” transitioning
Addictions We Address
- Substance: Alcohol, drugs, prescription misuse
- Behavioral: Porn, sex, social media (both creators & consumers), gaming
- Emotional: Depression, anxiety, loneliness
Therapy & Care
- Minimal reliance on pharmaceuticals
- Individual counseling, group therapy, CBT, and motivational interviewing
- Cognitive distortion coaching (all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing, etc.)
Life on Site
The Mind
- Limited internet and media during early recovery
- Journaling, reflection prompts, and peer mentoring
- Understanding brain function and emotional regulation
The Body
- Organic food, much of it grown on-site
- Physical activity: boot camps, martial arts, yoga, daily walks
- Sleep hygiene, personal care, gardening, and daily structure
The Spirit
- Faith-affirming but non-dogmatic space: “God is Love”
- Story-sharing, music, prayer, meditation, and encouragement
- Four Pillars of Wholeness:
- Surrender & Connection
- Healing & Forgiveness
- Renewal & Discipline
- Service & Community
Work, Learning & Service
Everyone contributes, regardless of age or ability. Some clean, cook, answer phones, garden, or mentor others.
- Phased-Up Residents: Eligible to work with partner businesses (lawn care, trades, digital marketing, etc.) that, in turn, donate time or services to others in need
- Visiting Instructors: Teach trades like carpentry, auto repair, welding, digital literacy, and more
- Micro-enterprises: Childcare, pet sitting, tool libraries, community café
Creative Revenue & Sustainability
We believe in earning while serving and in building a self-sustaining model:
- Regular Merchandise: Affordable shirts, hats, and mugs to spread the message
- Premium Auction Items: 1-of-1 pieces made by residents or local artists
- Handmade Goods: Candles, journals, wood signs, leather keychains, and more
- CSA Boxes: Produce, honey, and gifts from the farm
- Sponsor a Resident: Donor model with tiered giving and story updates
- Financial Transparency: Every dollar is traceable to avoid nonprofit “black holes”
Partnerships & Community Culture
We work alongside churches, therapists, volunteers, and local businesses, all committed to:
- No proselytizing or conversion pressure
- LGBTQ-affirming, trauma-informed care
- Clear Code of Conduct: Respect. No shaming. No spiritual coercion.
Everyone—regardless of identity or belief—is asked to live out the same values: love, dignity, and mutual respect.
Growth & Next Steps
Future Tracks:
- Youth & young adults (trauma-informed, education support)
- Elders & special needs (addiction doesn’t retire)
- Trade certifications and spiritual mentorship
Next Steps:
- Finalize curriculum and program flow
- Secure partnerships with businesses, therapists, and local allies
- Map infrastructure: housing, kitchen, farm, classrooms
- Launch pilot and refine based on feedback
Final Invitation
We are not chasing perfection. We are cultivating presence.
If you’re a builder, a healer, a helper, or someone who’s simply ready to live with more purpose, join us.
We’re creating a place where recovery isn’t just sobriety—it’s rediscovering life, love, and what it means to be human. Together