House of Freedom was founded by Pastor Esteban Morales who was born in Río Piedras, Puerto Rico. He obtained a degree in Medical Technology, a profession he undertook for a time before falling into a painful drug addiction. Jesus Christ came into his life at the age of 25, in a campaign by international evangelist Nicky Cruz, accompanied by the orchestra of Bobby Cruz and Richie Ray. On May 1, 1991 Pastor Esteban Morales, his wife and his family started the House of Freedom which has been dedicated to helping others heal from addiction.
The House of Freedom provides a full continuum of care including medical and non-
medical detox, short and long-term residential care, and
outpatient services. The residential programs can last from 30 days to 15 months. During all programs, clients will have the opportunity to engage in cognitive behavior therapy (
CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), relapse prevention,
group therapy, educational and professional development, and recreational therapy. Recreational therapy is essential at the House of freedom. This allows clients to create new positive associations that did not exist before. Recreational therapies can include sauna baths, softball games, physical fitness, music classes, boat rides, equine therapy, and restaurant outings.
The House of freedom has 2 locations. The Puerto Rico location provides comfortable accommodations in a tropical setting. The House of Freedom embraces Christian values and promotes integrity to those they serve.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like House of Freedom Puerto Rico provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)