About Maison de Racines

Maison de Racines is a project of DomRoots Suisse, a Geneva-based association. We are creating a supportive place to live for adults who, during an important period of life, need greater stability, structure, human connection and practical support.

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People playing chess, reading and stretching together in a shared living space

Who we support

Different people. A shared need for stability and support.

Maison de Racines is for people of different ages and life circumstances. What they have in common is a need for a stable place to live, a manageable daily structure and the right level of human support.

Young adults beginning a new independent stage of life
Adults experiencing burnout, exhaustion, uncertainty or loss of direction
People going through separation, divorce, relocation or major family changes
People facing loneliness, loss or social isolation
People rebuilding their lives while recovering from alcohol, drug or other addictions
People continuing their recovery after detox or residential rehabilitation
People participating in an outpatient treatment or recovery programme
People returning to social or professional life after a period of instability
Adults who temporarily need a more supportive environment before returning to fully independent living
Older independent adults who value community, everyday structure and respectful support

Situations where support may be helpful

Important transitions can affect anyone.

Career reset, burnout, exhaustion or loss of direction
Moving, adapting to a new country or living between countries
Changes in work, family or lifestyle
Loneliness, loss or a difficult period in life
Recovery and rebuilding healthy routines after treatment
A new chapter in life and a need for renewed stability

Recovery & professional support

A supportive living environment can work alongside specialised care.

Flexible support model

Specialised support can continue alongside life at Maison de Racines.

Maison de Racines is designed to provide an environment that can support recovery. A stable home, regular meals, everyday structure, human connection, a steady routine and the gradual rebuilding of autonomy can all be important parts of that process.

Residents may also continue or access psychotherapy, addiction counselling, medical follow-up, support groups, social services, outpatient programmes and other specialised services. Depending on the future operating model, professional support may be provided by external services, partner organisations or appropriately qualified in-house professionals.

Maison de Racines is not intended to operate as

A medically supervised detoxification facility
An acute inpatient addiction treatment facility
An acute inpatient psychiatric facility
An emergency psychiatric intervention service
A hospital-level care facility
A facility providing continuous specialised clinical nursing supervision

How it works

Private living with support that can change over time.

Future residence in Geneva
Private living space and shared common spaces
Meals, cooking, laundry and everyday living support
Daily structure, practical organisation and individual guidance
Community and human presence without forced collective living
Coordination with external services and professional partners when needed
Selected services may also be offered in-house in the future where the required qualifications and authorisations are in place
Planned stays ranging from several months to longer transitional periods

Resident journey

From first contact to greater independence.

First contact

The person, a family member, a social worker or another professional contacts DomRoots Suisse.

Getting to know each other

We discuss the person’s current circumstances, needs, independence and goals.

Trial day / trial night

Before a final decision, a planned trial day and/or night can help the person experience the atmosphere, meet the team and see whether the environment feels right. It also gives both sides time to decide whether Maison de Racines is a good fit and what level of support may be helpful — without unnecessary pressure.

Defining support

Together we clarify the right level of everyday and individual support, without creating unnecessary restrictions or dependence on Maison de Racines.

Settling in

The first priority is a stable place, healthy routines, regular meals and a manageable daily rhythm.

Support & progress

The level of support can increase or decrease as the resident’s situation changes.

Moving forward

The goal is greater stability and autonomy and, where appropriate, social or professional reintegration.

Founder

Mikhail Martynov

For more than 20 years, my work has involved supporting people, organising everyday life and contributing to international projects, including cultural and wellbeing initiatives.

Maison de Racines grew from a simple observation: people can lose stability long before they need institutional care.

Sometimes what is missing is not another institution, but a stable home, a normal daily rhythm, practical help and people nearby.