Foundation House - Patrick Babcock Evening

We're grateful to have welcomed Patrick Babcock over from the US to join us last night, where he generously shared the story of how 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 came to be, and how far it’s come since.

Patrick’s journey is raw, honest and deeply human: following the tragic loss of his close friend Peter Kellerman, he channelled his own recovery and purpose into building a home and community for men navigating early sobriety.𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 today is so much more than a treatment environment. It’s a bridge into living sober, a community of accountability and care, and a place where men are taught how to function, belong and thrive in the real world.

Over dinner, we dug into what it took to build that kind of culture from the ground up, the wins and the setbacks, and the sort of no-fluff, “this is real life” conversation that too rarely happens in our sector. His openness reminded us of how important it is that we create places not just of clinical excellence, but of genuine connection.Thank you Patrick, for your candour and inspiration, and for reminding us why this work matters, and for everyone who joined us!