The concept for Amanda's Sober Living House emerged when Paula Jolly and her daughter, Amanda Lynn, explored sober living alternatives in their community where choices were limited. Amanda battled substance use disorder for more than a decade.

Although the house is named after Amanda, she tragically lost her fight with addiction in February 2020, 2 years before the house's opening in March 2022.

Paula often called her daughter by her full name, Amanda Lynn and people often thought she was saying "Mandolin".

Mandolin Foundation is the nonprofit that oversees Amanda's House.

Amanda's House offers compassionate transitional housing for women seeking recovery from substance use disorder, trauma and mental health challenges.

Amanda's Story

Family Supported Recovery

Amanda’s House is characterized by its focus on family-supported recovery. Recognizing that substance use disorder impacts not just the individual but the whole family, particularly children, Amanda’s House is open to welcoming residents' children ages 8 and under. This distinctive approach engages children in the recovery journey, allowing residents to continue their commitment and efforts toward healing and family reunification.

The Mandolin Foundation, Amanda’s House, is certified by the Wisconsin Association of Sober Housing. W.A.S.H. implements a stringent certification process for sober living facilities in Wisconsin.