F. Reid Penn

Functions as a College/University

Provides public mental health, developmental disabilities, and substance abuse services

Remmsco, Inc. operates two recovery homes providing abstinence-based, residential treatment and transitional housing specifically for men with substance use disorders. The private company is based in Reidsville, NC. The organization offers safe, structured environments that promote physical, mental, and spiritual healing, self-sufficiency, and reintegration as productive community members. The main office serves as the intake and administrative center and hosts support meetings, educational classes, and community events. The men’s recovery home provides 24/7 professional supervision, individualized treatment plans, transportation, mentorship, and classes such as relapse prevention and daily living skills. The men’s 3/4 house offers sober transitional housing for men with at least four months of sobriety, featuring on-site resident management and support for health, education, employment, and spiritual growth. Admission criteria include being a man aged 21 or older with a primary diagnosis of substance abuse, completion of detoxification or a minimum drug-free period, and commitment to a 6-12 month stay. The program emphasizes confidentiality, structured use of electronics, and prohibits maintenance drugs. Funding comes from Medicaid/Medicare and state grants, with fees based on income.