Sunlight of the Spirit residents together on a paintball outing

Testimonials.

In their own words, from residents who found their footing at Sunlight of the Spirit House.

What people are saying

  • “As a therapist working in the field of addiction recovery for 10 years, I can say that I have encountered many different recovery houses. It’s rare to find a place with the perfect balance of structure and values, yet independence for the individual to grow. SOS embodies this balance and provides an optimal recovery environment for those ready to take their life back and move on from their addiction. SOS is my first recommendation for all my clients looking for a recovery house in Montgomery County. My only request is that they open more houses!”

    Jill, addiction recovery therapist
  • “No words can describe the gratitude I have for SOS. I decided to take a leap of faith, leave my home, and move up here. I trusted what these guys were telling me to do and I couldn’t be more grateful with where that’s got me today. Something special happens in this program if you’re willing to take suggestions and get serious about your recovery. This place has truly afforded me a life I could not even imagine and provided me with friends that became family all because I followed what these guys were doing and I found the 12 step fellowship they were working.”

    Elan
  • “We send many of our clients to the Sunlight Houses because of how closely they monitor the individuals. The houses are well maintained. Everyone helps each other through the process of recovery. They really care about every person that enters the house. We share many of the same core philosophies. I would highly recommend.”

    Hope
  • “Great program with great people. I currently reside in the Hatfield house. I’ve been in a SOS house since April 19th of 2016. Both owners are supportive and understanding. They provide a service, that is in high demand this day and age. The owner helped me with a ride when I had no other way to get to probation. They also get guys in the houses together to do fun things like paintball, softball, and Halloween haunted house trips. They provide a dinner 5 nights a week which was amazing when I first came into the house because I couldn’t afford a $2 drink let alone dinner. This house gives me the structure to live my life without drinks and drugs. I will forever be grateful to this house, the owners, and the people I’ve come across in it. Great place!”

    Tom
  • “As a clinician I worked with many clients who were residents of these homes. The support & structure provided by SOS was undeniably a huge factor in these individual’s success! I have recommended these homes to multiple people who are looking to start their journey of recovery on the right foot & will continue to do so. Great locations & AMAZING people backing the program.”

    Teresa, clinician
  • “I highly recommend this recovery house network to anyone who is willing to give sobriety an honest shot. Sunlight of the Spirit is run by some of the most good hearted and inspirational people I have ever met. The owners genuinely care about seeing their clients succeed in getting their lives back on track and helping them to carry the hope to the next sick and suffering addict and alcoholic. The houses themselves are in excellent condition and provide for a safe place to build and grow within the established recovery community. This place will always hold a special place in my heart and I wouldn’t be happy with where I am today without their help. If you are honestly looking for long term success in your sobriety give these guys a call. They will do everything in their power to help you along the way.”

    Pasha
  • “When addiction destroys all. Your relationships are gone. You don’t even know yourself. Sunlight of the Spirit House helped change that. Helped is an understatement. All of the men involved know and understand the pain of addiction and more importantly the path to Recovery. These houses will teach you discipline, these houses will show you true friendships and these houses will show you growth. You can be a healthy new man at SOS houses. I am 42 with almost a year clean and sober. I have a new lease on life. I have new friendships and I have an understanding of Recovery. Thank you. God bless.”

    Matt
  • “I have referred numerous friends and a few relatives to SOS House for help with their addictions. The staff is very involved with the community and culture. The houses are kept in tip top shape. The senior members were very helpful in acclimating the newer members to the environment. This is the only program locally that I would refer a close friend or relative. Matt and Matt are very passionate about people recovering.”

    Charles
  • “The Sunlight of the spirit houses are absolutely amazing. Without a doubt the best sober community I’ve ever had the chance to be apart of. They helped me build a foundation that I still use in my day to day life. I will be forever grateful for these houses and the owners.”

    Rocco
  • “The Hatfield SoS house is undoubtedly one of the nicest Recovery houses in the Montgomery county. I am originally from lansdale locally and this house has helped me change my life around for the better. I’m glad I made the decision to come here, they helped me get on the right track and the owners are very supportive of my recovery. I advise anyone interested in a recovery house to consider Sunlight of the Spirit.”

    Charles B.
  • “The guys throughout the houses are all like brothers to me. Whether its North Wales, Hatfield, or Lansdale we all function as one family. These houses are the best recovery houses I’ve ever lived in. The owners truly are an inspiration to all of us. The genuine helpfulness they provide to bring stability into our lives is insurmountable. I would not hesitate to recommend these houses to anyone looking for help.”

    John
  • “S.O.S. is the premier recovery based housing in the Philadelphia/Bucks/Montco area. From the house techs to the owners themselves, they are unbelievably knowledgeable, caring, accessible and understanding to what the newly sober addict/alcoholic and their families are going through during this phase of the recovery process. The houses are clean, well maintained, well supervised and comfortable all while building a strong community/family like atmosphere where the addict/alcoholic will feel at home yet continue to grow and strengthen their good life skills/habits and be immersed in a very strong recovery knowledgeable community. Make no bones about it Sunlight Of the Spirit, their houses and their people are second to none when it comes to saving the lives of real people with real serious addictions every day and they do all of this while just feeling like a big family. Couldn’t recommend them and their houses more highly. They are a true blessing to have right here in south east Pennsylvania.”

    George
  • “Run by two men who truly exemplify recovery in their daily lives, SOS sincerely is an organization with the best intentions for recovering people and their futures.”

    Justin Magdule
  • “I’m thankful that there are people out there that care and invest in helping other recovering alcoholics and addicts get their lives together, one day at a time.”

    Keith Fluck
  • “They gave me a safe place to live and the tools to live my best life. SOS helped save my life and I will always be grateful that they do what they do.”

    Jocelyn H.

Hear it from them

In their words

5 stars! Someone who has grown the past 3+ years in recovery with the help of Matthew Bartelt and Matthew Douglas, I fully endorse the Sunlight of the Spirit house. I feel this establishment is great housing for anyone starting on their journey to recovery. Run by two men who truly exemplify recovery in their daily lives, SOS sincerely is an organization with the best intentions for recovering people and their futures.

— Justin Magdule

I’m grateful to live and be apart of this house. This is another step in my recovery and I’m thankful that there are people out there that care and invest their money on helping other recovering alcoholics and addicts get their lives together and become productive members of society, one day at a time. Thank you to both owners of this house for caring!!

— Keith Fluck

I know that I wouldn’t be where I am today without the help of Sunlight of the Spirit. They gave me a safe place to live and the tools to live my best life. I was guided on the importance of responsibility, accountability and recovery. Today I have self confidence, and love and respect for others. SOS helped save my life and I will always be grateful that they do what they do.

— Jocelyn H.

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