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Friendship House strives for the ‘3 R’s’ – Recovery, Renewal, and Rehabilitation – in a serene environment rooted in spiritual support. Our drugless approach and holistic care focus on nurturing every aspect of our residents’ well-being, guiding them to lasting recovery.
St Matthias was the apostle who replaced Judas Iscariot, the betrayer of Jesus who had taken his own life. He was sent out to preach the Gospel after Jesus’ Ascension. He insisted on the need to mortify the desires of the flesh in order to experience the peace and joy of the Spirit. He preached that the Holy Spirit would empower people to exercise self-control over their unhealthy physical desires so that they can experience good health in their body and soul. For that reason, Saint Matthias is the patron of all who struggle with the addiction of alcoholism.
CO-FOUNDERS
Late Most Rev. Basil S. Dsouza
Late Mr Thomas (Tom) E. Garrett
Director
Counselor
Rev. Fr Arun Lobo, Director (8105681256)
Fr Justin Selvaraj, Counsellor (9790500083)
Friendship House
Mariashram, Talapady, Kunjathur, P.O. Kasargod District- 671 323.
Email: friendshiphou93@hotmail.com
friendshiphouse93@gmail.com
www.friendshiphouse.in
Tel.: +91 8105681256
Friendship House is India's only dedicated alcohol treatment centre exclusively for Catholic priests and brothers. Founded in 1993 by Bishop Basil Salvadore D’Souza and Mr Thomas (Tom) E. Garrett, we’ve helped over 700 clergy members find recovery through a program built on the 12 Steps & Traditions of AA.
