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Limen Recovery and Wellness

Limen Recovery and Wellness is a sober living residence, established in 1969, for men and women in recovery from drug and alcohol dependency.

Our mission is to offer a threshold to recovery and break the cycle of addiction in service to our community. Success through Partnerships and Generous Donors

In addition to generous contributions, many ancillary services are necessary to provide our clients the best opportunity for long-term recovery. Our valuable partnerships with other social service agencies in the community help our program be as successful as it is over the last forty years. These agencies include: Kirkwood Detox, Child Inc., Connections CSP, SOAR Inc., TASC, the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Food Bank of Delaware, AIDS Delaware, the YMCA, Catholic Charities, Goodwill and West End Neighborhood House. The above list is not all encompassing and we are proud that Limen House is at the forefront of coordinating services within the community.

04/13/2026

There is a misconception that Limen is strict or controlling.

What people usually experience instead is relief. Structure removes chaos. Predictable routines reduce stress and decision fatigue. Knowing what comes next allows the brain to rest.

This is not about control. It is about creating stability so recovery has room to grow.

04/10/2026

When people reach out for help, they are often bracing for distance or authority.
Instead, many hear something unexpected. Me too.

Staff and alumni at Limen often share lived experience. That recognition shortens the distance between people. It builds trust faster than credentials ever could.

04/08/2026

Lack of money should never be the reason someone stays sick.

Limen accepts all three Delaware Medicaid plans and works with donors to support those who need additional help. Removing financial barriers is part of the work, not an afterthought.

If someone is willing to do the work of recovery, we work just as hard to make care accessible.

04/06/2026

On Monday, March 30, Limen, along with its partners at Saint Francis Hospital (Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic), welcomed Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester.

It was lovely to reconnect with old friends and share the exciting work of the Healthy Village and peer support at Saint Francis Hospital and at our coffee shop, which is coming soon!

04/04/2026

Wishing a peaceful Easter to all who are observing.

However this day finds you, may it carry a sense of renewal. A quiet return to what matters. A reminder that growth often happens in its own time, with care and support along the way.

We’re thinking of those beginning again, and those continuing forward. Both matter.

Happy Easter.

04/01/2026

Donations to Limen do not fund abstract outcomes. They buy time.

Time for a parent to stabilize before reconnecting with children. Time to focus on healing instead of immediate survival. Time to build something steady without constant pressure.
That time changes lives. Donors make it possible.

If you (or someone you love) has battled addiction, please consider donating to help others get back on their feet.
https://www.limenrecovery.org/donate/

03/30/2026

Not every victory is dramatic. Some are quiet and deeply meaningful.

A full night of sleep. A calm conversation. A genuine laugh. These moments signal that something is shifting.

Recovery is built in small, steady steps. Every one of them counts.

03/27/2026

Recovery is not something that needs to be sold.

Limen does not rely on gimmicks or promises. People come because they see a community that works. They hear from someone they trust. They recognize something they want.

When recovery is real, it speaks for itself.

03/25/2026

We hear from alumni years after they leave Limen. Some are retired. Some are raising families. Some are quietly living steady lives they once believed were impossible.

One alum told us, “Limen gave me the tools to build a life.” Not a moment of sobriety. Not a short win. A life.

That long view is what matters to us. Recovery is not measured in days. It is measured in the years that follow.

03/23/2026

The stories people bring into recovery are not content. They are not cautionary tales. They are deeply personal and often fragile.

At Limen, those stories are treated with care. Privacy matters. Trust matters. Healing depends on knowing your experiences will not be exposed or used.

Respect is not optional here. It is foundational.

03/20/2026

Growth does not have to mean losing identity. This partnership with Friendship House of Delaware allows Limen to support people beyond a single phase of recovery and into long-term stability. The mission did not change. Our ability to follow through did.

Questions about services? Send us a message.

03/18/2026

A common question we hear is, “Are you a medical facility?”

Limen offers clinically managed residential care. That means people receive consistent clinical oversight, therapy, and structure while living in a home environment instead of an institution. This level of care bridges the gap between hospitalization and independent living.

People come here when they are stable enough to leave a hospital but not yet ready to manage everything on their own. It is a place to regain footing, practice daily life, and begin rebuilding with support close by.

This is where recovery becomes real, not theoretical.

Address

819 N Washington Street
Wilmington, DE
19801

Telephone

+13026551153

Website

http://limenrecovery.org/

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