Amity Foundation

Amity Foundation, also known as Epidaurus DBA Amity Foundation, is a nonprofit organization based in the U.S. that has been dedicated to supporting individuals marginalized by various social issues since the early 1980s. The organization operates primarily in Arizona, California, and New Mexico, utilizing a therapeutic community model that fosters personal transformation and community building. Founded in Tucson, Arizona, Amity Foundation evolved from the Tucson Awareness House, which aimed to address drug use among high school students. Over the years, it has expanded its services to include comprehensive programs for underserved populations, such as mothers and children, long-term prisoners, and individuals affected by HIV/AIDS. Amity provides a range of evidence-based services, including in-prison and reentry support, residential therapeutic communities, vocational training, and prevention outreach. The organization emphasizes health, social, and economic justice through its community-focused initiatives.