Ladders To Leaders provides safe, supportive recovery housing for individuals ready to start their journey toward lasting sobriety and self-sufficiency.
At Ladders To Leaders, we believe that every individual deserves the opportunity to rebuild their life in a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
Our recovery houses provide more than just a place to stay — they provide a community built on accountability, respect, and the shared goal of lasting sobriety.
Learn More About Us →Our houses are more than buildings — they're communities where residents support each other on the path to recovery.
Structured recovery living with house meetings, chore assignments, and peer support.
Community-focused environment promoting accountability and personal growth.
Safe, respectful housing with curfew structures and recovery program requirements.
Your generosity helps individuals rebuild their lives through recovery housing.
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Take the first step toward your recovery journey with Ladders To Leaders.
Thank you for your interest in Ladders To Leaders (L2L). We are pleased that you are ready to start your recovery journey. Before we proceed to the application, let's make sure the L2L program is a good fit for you. Please read over our program rules and regulations:
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The start of our journey to provide supportive housing in Washington County.
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Ladders To Leaders (L2L) is a recovery housing organization based in Smithsburg, Maryland. We provide safe, structured, and supportive living environments for individuals committed to their recovery journey.
Our program is built on the foundation of the 12-Step model, combined with community accountability, peer support, and a genuine belief that recovery always comes first. We operate multiple recovery houses in Washington County where residents live together as a community, supporting each other every step of the way.
At L2L, we don't just offer a roof — we offer a pathway. Through house meetings, recovery meetings, chore responsibilities, and peer mentorship, our residents develop the skills, habits, and resilience they need to build lasting, independent lives.
Sobriety is the foundation of everything we do. Our entire program is designed around supporting lasting recovery.
Our residents are more than housemates — they're a support system built on respect, accountability, and shared purpose.
From daily chores to weekly meetings, every aspect of our program is a step toward self-sufficiency and independence.