Tom Fay Published in Mad in America
Mad in America published an article by Gambit Recovery founder Tom Fay exploring why peer-driven sober living often fuels recovery better than clinical models. The piece examines how community, accountability, and everyday life skills shape lasting sobriety.
Mad in America published an article by Gambit Recovery founder Tom Fay titled “Sober Living Without Services: Why Less Clinical Sometimes Means More Recovery.” Drawing on nearly 15 years of experience in recovery housing, the piece explores why peer-driven sober living often provides stronger long-term support than overly clinical models, emphasizing the daily accountability and human connection that sustain sobriety.
Highlights
Why “graduation” from treatment doesn’t equal long-term recovery
The unique role peer accountability plays in sober living homes
How everyday interactions—chores, shared living, tough conversations—build resilience
Why non-clinical, community-based support can be just as vital as therapy
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The Good Men Project: Tom Fay on Breaking the Stigma of Asking for Help
Tom Fay discusses why asking for help is a strength, not a weakness, and how support and community transform recovery in his feature for The Good Men Project.
Summary:
In this Good Men Project feature, Tom Fay explores why men often hesitate to ask for help when facing addiction and mental health challenges. He reframes vulnerability as a source of strength rather than weakness and explains how support networks and community create lasting change.
Highlights:
Why cultural expectations make it harder for men to seek help
How vulnerability and openness build resilience
The role of community in sustaining recovery
Why asking for help is an act of courage, not defeat
Read it Now:
Read the full article on The Good Men Project
Authority Magazine (Medium)
In Authority Magazine’s “How to Begin, Navigate & Sustain Sobriety” series, Tom Fay shares his recovery story and the founding principles of Gambit Recovery.egins with an idea.
An Interview with Authority Magazine:
In this Authority Magazine interview with Nancy Landrum, Tom Fay reflects on his personal recovery journey and the lessons that shaped the creation of Gambit Recovery. He shares the common barriers people face in early sobriety and explains why structure, accountability, and integrity are essential for building a strong foundation in recovery.
Highlights:
Tom’s personal path through addiction and recovery
Lessons learned that influenced Gambit Recovery’s model
The biggest challenges people face in early sobriety
Why structure and accountability are key to long-term success
See the Interview:
Read the full interview on Authority Magazine
Tom Fay Recognized at Chandler’s 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards
Tom Fay founder of Gambit Recovery was honored for his service in Chandler, Arizona, from park cleanups to city events, earning a 2025 Volunteer Award.
Mayor Kevin Hartke presenting award to Tom Fay
The City of Chandler has honored Tom Fay, founder of Gambit Recovery, at the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards. Each year, Chandler celebrates individuals and organizations who dedicate their time and service to improving the lives of others in the community.
Tom’s recognition reflects not only his leadership at Gambit Recovery, but also the countless hours he and the residents dedicate to the City of Chandler. Together, they have cleaned local parks, volunteered at city events, and worked to educate the public about substance use and recovery. This consistent presence has strengthened both the Chandler community and the men and women building new lives in recovery.
The Volunteer Recognition Awards highlight contributions made during 2024, with seven categories acknowledging the impact of community leaders. Tom’s work reflects the mission of Gambit Recovery—providing affordable, structured sober living that helps people not only stay sober, but thrive in every area of life.
Read more about the 2025 Volunteer Recognition Awards on the City of Chandler website.
The Hopeaholics Podcast | Tom Fay on Recovery & Purpose
Tom Fay joins The Hopeaholics Podcast to share his journey from addiction to recovery and the vision behind Gambit Recovery’s structured sober living model.egins with an idea.
Summary:
Tom Fay, co-founder of Gambit Recovery, joins The Hopeaholics Podcast to share his powerful story of addiction, recovery, and rebuilding life with purpose. Blending humor with hard truths, he talks about what it really takes to stay sober and why structure and accountability are non-negotiable in recovery. Tom also discusses how Gambit Recovery grew into a nationwide network of sober living homes in Arizona, California, Washington, and Missouri — proving that integrity and community can turn sobriety into a sustainable way of life.
Highlights:
Personal stories from Tom’s early recovery
Why humor matters in difficult conversations
The role of structure and accountability in long-term sobriety
Poulsbo Mayor and City Leaders Partner with Gambit Recovery to Open Nelson House Sober Living Home
In July 2024, Poulsbo city leaders invited Gambit Recovery to bring its sober living model to the Northwest Peninsula. The historic Nelson House now serves as a structured sober residence for men, offering affordable housing, peer support, and pathways to long-term recovery.
When Poulsbo Mayor Becky Erickson and Kim Hendrickson reached out to Tom Fay, they asked him to bring Gambit Recovery’s model of structured sober living to the Northwest Peninsula. The result is the Nelson House—a historic property transformed into a men’s sober living home in July 2024. With six beds, shared rooms, and resident caretaking built into daily life, the house is more than a place to stay—it’s a place to grow. Weekly rent is kept affordable, while residents gain access to local support groups, treatment resources, and employment opportunities through the Recovery Resource Center. Nelson House marks Gambit Recovery’s first step into Washington, opening the door for future homes in Kitsap County and beyond.
Yahoo Finance Spotlights Gambit Recovery’s Nationwide Growth
Yahoo Finance featured Tom Fay and Nathan Mitchell, co-founders of Gambit Recovery, in an article highlighting their mission to expand structured sober living nationwide.
Yahoo Finance featured Tom Fay and Nathan Mitchell, co-founders of Gambit Recovery, in an article spotlighting their mission to expand structured sober living across the United States. The piece highlights their lived experience, self-funded growth, and vision for setting a new national standard in recovery housing.
Highlights:
How Gambit Recovery was built without outside investors
Why structured sober living fills a critical gap after treatment
The importance of ethics and accountability in recovery housing
Plans to expand Gambit Recovery’s model nationwide