Our Vision
Our vision is to provide a clean, safe, and nurturing environment combined with the delivery of practical skills and coping strategies in order to develop and maintain a healthy sense of self. We seek to empower men to take responsibility for their recovery, attain self-reliance, and be of service to others. We strive to reunite men with their families, enter their communities free from chemical dependency, and achieve and maintain the productive lives of their choosing.
How Our Program Works
Marin Services for Men provides a healthy, sober environment to help ensure maintenance of continuous sobriety. The program is self-governed by the individuals in residence. They are responsible for their own sobriety. It is expected that all members of our community assume responsibilities in running the day-to-day household duties. Our staff will provide guidance and support and be involved in the readiness of each resident's ability to participate in household responsibilities.
We provide the the support of a surrogate family structure in which the residents are able to regain personal responsibility for their lives. Mentorship from alumni and individuals with long-term recovery serves to provide our residents with the tools necessary to achieve and maintain on-going "clean" time and sobriety. We believe in the unparalleled value of one addict helping and supporting another. This access to peer support from successful men in recovery empowers our residents through role-modeling the appropriate attitudes and behaviors necessary to achieve permanent, long-term recovery.
A spirit of trust is the guiding element in developing and sustaining a healthy sober community.
We specialize in:
- Supportive group meetings and AA meetings on site
- Well stocked food pantry
- Assistance in obtaining and utilizing community resources
- Support of alumni and peer group volunteers
- Recreational activities
- Exercise room
- Vocational referrals
Recovery Support:
- On site AA meetings
- Book Study
- Relapse Prevention
- Sponsorship Available
- Recreational activities
- Help with legal issues, family, obtaining work, relationships, and life skills
- Vocational referrals
Monthly fee includes ALL utilities, computer with Internet access, cleaning supplies, and food. Just bring yourself and a strong desire to work on your recovery from addiction.
Click here to download and print a copy of our Program Application
Our Team
Our Board of Directors
The Marin Services for Men Board of Directors (Governing and Advisory Board segments) is comprised of people of varied backgrounds and experience with recovery. Find out who is involved in Marin Services for Men with this list of our Board of Directors.
Our Management
Lindsay Ferguson, Program Director, is a former resident of the program, who has since received a Graduate degree in Counseling Psychology from Dominican University. Lindsay has worked in the drug and alcohol counseling field in Marin for the past 15 years serving at Marin Services for Men, Serenity Knolls, and Family Service Agency of Marin. He is currently a licensed Marriage Family Therapist (MFT) with a private practice in San Rafael. Lindsay interned at MSM in 1996 while obtaining a degree in Psychology.
Tera Ferguson will apply her experience in business administration as the Executive Director of MSM. Tera was the founder, partner, general manager, music director and business administrator of the Cafe’ Amsterdam in Fairfax for the past 9 years. She currently owns the Sleeping Lady Café in Fairfax, CA. A 5th generation Bay Area native, Tera has strong ties to the community.
