The Launching Pad, Inc. (LPI) is a licensed sober-living facility offering a structured, friendly community for recovering men and women.  We specialize in helping people rebuild their lives after drug and alcohol treatment by providing Sober Living environments operated on the 12-step modality of recovery through a recovery oriented system of care.

Individuals who are leaving treatment or incarceration face many obstacles; among these, loss of a stable home situation is in the forefront.  Recognizing that a stable home environment is essential to successful recovery LPI provides this to individuals who share the common goal of recovery.  Recovery is a process that doesn’t happen overnight.  Millions of addicts and alcoholics have proven it is not something that can be accomplished alone.  Generally, after treatment or incarceration communal sober living is advised

The LPI Sober Living Homes are affordable, alcohol, drug, and gambling free environments that provide a positive place for peer group recovery support.  Sober housing promotes individual recovery by providing an environment that allows the residents to develop individual recovery programs and become self-supporting.  At LPI, residents are asked for a minimum commitment of 90 days.

Sandy Finelli, Executive Director

Sandy Finelli has spent the past 17 years working in the social service sector in areas of addiction and homelessness. She has worked with prison reintegration programs and has managed homeless veteran programs. 

Sandy's most notable achievements has been in building a strong and open relationship with her family. She was also recently given the "Making a Difference in the Lives of Women" award by the Soroptomist Club.

Barbara Pierson, Our Founder

Barbara P is a recovering alcoholic/addict herself and has a passion for helping others find their way out of active addiction. She is a firm believer in the 12-step process of recovery. This belief came as a direct result of taking the 12 steps and experiencing their transforming power in her life. She constantly stresses the importance of working a strong program to insure lifelong sobriety and happiness. It has worked for her and countless other alcoholics/addicts.

Barbara retired from the Launching Pad on our five-year anniversary - March 15th.  We are grateful for her passion and dedication to our target population.