Who Tessa Was

Tessa Lee Libby was a bright, caring young woman whose life was cut short by the disease of addiction. Those who loved her remember her warmth, her humor, and her deep compassion for anyone who was struggling.

Out of profound loss, her family and community created something enduring in her name. Tessa’s House was founded to give other women the chance that recovery makes possible — the chance to heal, to rebuild, and to reclaim their lives.

Tessa’s House is a 16-bed residential treatment center for women, offering a safe and structured environment where healing can truly begin. Here, women are met with dignity, respect, and individualized care at every step of their journey.

Our approach to recovery is grounded in trauma-informed, evidence-based, and women-centered care. We believe that lasting recovery is built on connection, structure, and hope — and that every woman deserves the opportunity to write a new chapter.

At Tessa’s House, recovery is more than treatment. It is a return to self, a reminder that no one is beyond hope, and a promise that healing is always possible.