Recovery belongs
in real life.
Fellowship House brings clinical care and human connection into the same conversation.
Joe Van Wie (CADC, B.A., M.S.S.W. resident)Attorney Larry Moran (AAC)
Where it beganTwo friends.
Two friends.
A shared belief.
Joe Van Wie and Lawrence J. Moran founded Fellowship House from a shared understanding of recovery and a commitment to their community.
Their vision connects treatment with a stable home, meaningful relationships, and the ability to participate in everyday life. Green Ridge House in Scranton is one part of that wider network.
Fellowship’s approach brings together counseling, recovery support, wellness, and practical skills. Work, education, and family relationships are part of the picture.
Meet the people behind itWhat guides the workA person is more
A person is more
than a diagnosis.
01
Care with understanding
Meet people with compassion and an awareness of the experiences they carry.
02
Structure with purpose
Build daily habits, accountability, and skills that support greater independence.
03
Connection with community
Create relationships and opportunities that extend beyond formal treatment.
Shared momentsA sense of belonging.
A sense of belonging.
In everyday life.
Gathering together, getting outside, and making room for new experiences.
Testimonials
In their own words.
Short films from Fellowship House: our culture and personal stories of recovery.
Mike G’s Story | Rebuilding a Life
Watch on YouTubeJoey’s Story | A College Student in Recovery
Watch on YouTubeThe 12 Fellowship House coresA fuller life.
A fuller life.
In all its dimensions.
Fellowship’s original framework looks beyond treatment to the interests, relationships, values, and opportunities that make a life meaningful.
01
Education
02
Career
03
The arts
04
Family
05
Friendship
06
Health
07
Adventure
08
Altruism
09
Agency
10
Ethos
11
Expertise
12
Individuality
Voices from the community
Lives moving forward.
Short excerpts from stories shared on the original Fellowship House site. Individual experiences differ.
a sense of purpose and community
Connection and purpose became part of his foundation for recovery.
Mike Gardierrebuilding my life
Community support helped him return to college and begin again.
Joey CastelloToday, I have hope
Structure and accountability helped her rebuild confidence and family relationships.
Emily Schumacherfind my purpose in sobriety
Recovery helped him reconnect with healthcare work and fatherhood.
Amir FraserConnected to Northeast PennsylvaniaA community
A community
of possibilities.
Fellowship’s Scranton and Olyphant setting keeps education, employment, and local resources within the conversation about recovery.
The original site highlights nearby institutions including the University of Scranton, Marywood University, Penn State Scranton, Lackawanna College, Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine, and Johnson College.
Ask the team about current education support, vocational resources, and access to wellness activities.
Explore our placesPartners & contributorsSupport the
Support the
Scholarship Fund.
Help make recovery support more accessible.
The Fellowship House Foundation supports recovery housing scholarships, program co-pays, transportation, nutrition, and the return to work.
Support the Scholarship FundExplore giving and partnership opportunities with the Fellowship House Foundation.
Planned propagation lab · Concept rendering
Coming soon · Grounded RecoveryFrom seed
From seed
to growth.
A planned weekend program at Green Ridge House, led by Joe Van Wie and Amelia Cruciani. Growing plants, food, and connection through shared work.
Explore Horticultural Therapy
Coming soon1766 Sanderson.
1766 Sanderson.
A new place to belong.
Meet the next addition to the Fellowship House community: our PHP House.
Explore the PHP HouseYour next chapter starts with a conversationYou don’t have to figure
You don’t have to figure
it all out today.
Tell us where you are. We’ll help you understand the next step.