A Rural
Recovery Program
Blanchet Farm’s residential recovery program is a one-of-a-kind rural facility located in beautiful Oregon.
What is Blanchet Farm?
Meet some of the men supporting each other.
Blanchet Farm
Residential Program
Blanchet Farm is located in Yamhill County, Oregon one hour outside Portland. Its goal is to help men with substance addiction build sobriety, and self-worth, and regain job skills by being responsible for the care of animals, gardens, meals, and facilities.
The farm is successful at saving lives because it offers hands-on therapeutic work, unlike more traditional recovery programs. The farm is free, no insurance is billed, thanks to the generosity of our donors.
Call for a phone interview and screening at 503-241-4340 x117 Mon-Fri.
How the Farm Program Works
Blanchet Farm offers men suffering from alcohol or drug addiction a safe and
supportive environment to work on their recovery.
8 months of free room and board
Case management to set goals and access needed services
A drug and alcohol-free environment
12-step program onsite meetings
Moderate work duties
Clothes and hygiene items provided
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get into Blanchet Farm?
Requirements for entry
- Phone interview with Case Manager and Farm Manager
- Willingness to lead a life free of drugs and alcohol
- Willingness to follow program requirements and expectations
- Ability to perform moderate farm work
- Must attend AA or NA meetings
- Background check free of sex offenses/arson/recent violent offenses (convictions/pending charges)
PLEASE NOTE: We are not a detox, medical or treatment facility.
Please call 503-852-6626 or 971-337-8745 to speak with a case manager.
Can I use drugs or drink alcohol at Blanchet Farm?
Blanchet Farm is a strict sober program. We do not allow cannabis, kratom, or any controlled substances to be consumed while a resident of our program. Prescription medications must be approved by our case managers.
How much does it cost to live at Blanchet Farm?
It is free. Thanks to generous donors we provide the following:
- shared room
- all meals
- toiletries
- clothing
- laundry and soap
- bus passes
- computers
- tv and recreation
Can I have a job and live at Blanchet Farm?
During the first 90 days, all residents work six days a week at their assigned tasks onsite. After successfully completing 90 days residents can look for work off the farm while continuing to live, eat, and attend meetings there.
What kind of work do residents do at the farm?
All residents work six days a week in one of the following areas:
- Woodworking/Carpentry
- Gardening
- Beekeeping
- Animal Husbandry
- Meal Prep and Cooking
- Facilities Cleaning
What kind of animals are at Blanchet Farm?
Pigs, goats, chickens, ducks, dogs, and cats are kept at the farm for therapeutic purposes. Residents of the farm program care for the animals.
Can I bring my pet or car?
No, for the health and safety of all our residents we do not allow pets to accompany you.
No, we do not have space to store vehicles or to provide parking.
Therapeutic Work Aids Recovery
Residents of Blanchet Farm’s residential recovery program work six days a week, mostly outdoors, in one of the following areas:
Cooking & Maintenance
Peer Support
The farm offers a supportive place in a rural environment for men to share their personal struggles with each other. Most importantly, we listen without judgment. What’s more, all staff have lived experience with addiction and recovery.
Case Management
In brief, we take a collaborative approach to recovery that ensures a person gets the services they need. In addition, we connect residents to mental and physical health care or support to find employment and housing.
Cost
Blanchet Farm’s residential program is free thanks to generous and compassionate donors. Therefore, there is no charge to make this unique recovery program more accessible. However, there is usually a waiting list. Please call for an intake interview at 503-241-4340 x117 Mon-Fri.
Requirements
- Phone interview with manager. Call 503-241-4340 x117 Mon-Fri before 5 p.m. PST.
- Negative U/A test (except THC). We are not a detox, medical, or treatment facility. We cannot administer medical care.
- Willingness to follow program requirements and expectations
- Ability to perform physical work on a small farm
- Background check free of sex offenses/arson/recent violent offenses.
