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Restoring Lives • Strengthening Families •

Empowering People

Keys of Life Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving addiction recovery resources, supportive social services, education, and programs that promote the reintegration of the whole person and family into our community. 

MEET OUR FOUNDER

“I was in active addiction for more than 25 years.”

Michael started Keys of Life after his own recovery, 16 years ago. Since 2012 he has worked with more than a thousand people facing addiction and the challenges of life after it.

How We Help

Support for the whole journey.
Tagline: Clinical care, delivered with warmth — at every step.

Peer Recovery Support Services

The Foundation builds recovery networks by bringing peers with lived experiences together in safe and welcoming spaces that foster dialogue, growth, faith, and accountability.

Recovery & Transitional Housing

Whether you need a safe space to start or continue your road to recovery, or you and your family require emergency or transitional housing, the Foundation is ready to meet you where you are.

Workforce & Community Development

Restoring the whole person requires a stable foundation built on meaningful employment and strong communities. We build pathways to professional and personal development that start with restoration and reintegration.

Michael McLean - RICHMOND virginia - Clinical Mental Health Counseling
OUR IMPACT

Real people. Real change.

1,000+

people Michael has worked with since 2012

16 yrs

of our founder's own recovery

WHERE DO YOU FIT?

How can we help you today?

FOR YOU OR A LOVED ONE

I need help

Recovery support, housing, food assistance or a next step after incarceration.

VOLUNTEERS & PARTNERS

I want to get involved

Give your time, hire from recovery, donate housing, clothing or transportation.

DONORS

I want to give

One-time or monthly gifts that keep doors open for people starting over.

“As long as you push through them, things will change. I'm a living witness.”

— Michael, Founder

Our Mission

Keys of Life Foundation is committed to restoring hope, strengthening families, and empowering individuals through compassionate support, meaningful resources, and pathways to greater stability and independence. The Foundation is focused on helping those who are struggling with substance use disorder, other forms of addiction, and with transitioning back into our community post-incarceration. 

We are committed to meeting people where they are, addressing barriers that impact their wellbeing, and working alongside individuals, families, and community partners to create lasting opportunities for healthier lives and stronger communities. 

Help someone start over.

Monthly gifts give us steady support we can plan around.

If you need support right now

You don’t have to wait, and you don’t have to go through it alone. The 988 Lifeline and the Crisis Text Line are free, confidential, and open 24/7. If someone’s safety is at immediate risk, call 911.

1-800-662-4357 - SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential treatment referrals and information — 24/7, 365 days a year, for individuals and families facing substance use or mental health challenges.

988 — Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Trained counselors listen and help you find what’s next — any time, day or night. Links: Call 988 or Text 988

741741 - Crisis Text Line

Prefer to text? Send HOME to 741741 and a trained volunteer counselor will respond. — Link: Text HOME to 741741 →

911 - Immediate danger

If someone’s safety is at risk right now, call 911 and ask for a crisis-trained officer. — Link: Call 911

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