Chris Dreisbach’s story begins in Emmaus, Pennsylvania—a quiet suburb where he was raised in a home rooted in traditional values, compassion, and the dignity of hard work. But even strong foundations can fracture. In his early teens, Chris began experimenting with alcohol and drugs, setting off a descent into addiction that would test everything he had been taught. By his twenties, he was trapped in a cycle of substance use, legal troubles, and failed attempts at recovery.

In 2007, facing the consequences of his actions, a judge made a life-changing decision—not to send Chris to prison, but to mandate his admission to a long-term treatment facility in Lititz, PA. For the first time, Chris found not just sobriety, but solidarity—support from people who understood his journey and offered him a foundation to rebuild.

A New Life: From Recovery to Action

Recovery didn’t just change Chris Dreisbach’s life—it ignited his purpose. In 2010, he launched A New Life Sober Living, a safe, structured housing initiative designed to support individuals transitioning out of treatment and into stable community life. What began as one house quickly grew into a trusted resource that offered residents dignity, accountability, and a chance to rebuild.

But housing was only the beginning. Recognizing that employment is a critical barrier for people in recovery, Chris founded a painting and repair company to create meaningful, reliable work opportunities for individuals facing challenges due to their backgrounds. He then earned his real estate license—not just as a professional step, but as a mission to help community members secure long-term housing and lasting stability. Over time, these ventures came together to form a powerful ecosystem of recovery, employment, and reintegration that continues to impact lives across the region.

Blueprints for Recovery—and for Change

In 2016, Chris and a group of mission-driven professionals launched Blueprints for Addiction Recovery—a treatment center that combined clinical best practices with the lived experience of community recovery. What began in a small office with a handful of dedicated team members has grown into a thriving organization with hundreds of employees operating across multiple licensed facilities—and continuing to expand.

Blueprints has remained at the forefront of innovation, introducing the Chapters program—a groundbreaking residential model that provides individuals in early recovery with a structured, peer-supported living environment focused on accountability, personal growth, and long-term success.

Beyond the walls of treatment, Chris has helped shape programs that transform how communities respond to addiction:

• SecondChancePA – A pre-arrest diversion initiative that interrupts incarceration before it begins.

• Pathways to Recovery – Developed in collaboration with the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office to redirect non-violent drug offenders toward treatment instead of prison.

• A federal peer-support grant partnership with Lancaster County, offering mental health services rooted in lived experience.

These programs haven’t just helped individuals—they’ve influenced policy, inspired new models of care, and raised the standard for what recovery and reintegration can truly look like.

Building Opportunity—One Venture at a Time

Chris’s entrepreneurial spirit continues to ripple outward. From real estate investment and property management to launching a wrestling academy, and a food service company, every venture Chris touches serves a dual purpose: create opportunity, and build community.

He doesn’t just fund ideas—he empowers people. Chris understands that none of his success would’ve been possible without the trust and investment of those who believed in his potential. Now, he’s made it his mission to pay that forward, creating platforms where others can rise on their own terms.

“I was given a second chance. Everything I build now is a way to give others theirs.”