Recovery housing · DeLand & Central Florida
Your Journey to Freedom Begins Here.
At Foundations to Freedom, we believe everyone deserves an opportunity to rebuild a meaningful life. Our recovery homes throughout Central Florida provide safe, structured environments where individuals recovering from substance use disorders can find encouragement, accountability, and hope for the future.
Our residences in DeLand are homes first — shared meals, shared chores, shared accountability.
In a domestic violence crisis? Your journey to freedom starts now.
f you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, help is available today. Foundations to Freedom provides confidential safe housing, wrap-around services and advocacy. Call any time — you will speak with a person, not a menu.
You Are Not Alone — Support Is Here
Recovery is about more than finding a safe place to live. It is about rebuilding confidence, strengthening relationships, and developing the skills needed for lasting independence.
Our recovery residences provide supportive housing, personalized case management, peer support, and practical life-skills development. Whether you are beginning recovery, reconnecting with family, or preparing for independent living, our compassionate team is here to help. We serve individuals and families throughout Florida and beyond, including men, women, parents with children, veterans, and young adults ages 18–24.
The Foundations to Freedom method
Each phase builds on the one before it. Nobody is rushed, and nobody graduates without a written transition plan approved by their case manager.
Settle & stabilise
Clients settle into their sober living home, begin a recovery wellness action plan and build a support system. You seek employment, attend daily mutual-support meetings and abstain from alcohol and mood- or mind-altering substances. Staff provide drug screening and breathalyser for all clients.
Life skills
You continue everything from Phase 1 while working on essential life skills — managing a chore list, building a personal budget. You attend mutual-support groups and work relapse prevention, co-dependency and anger management with your peer support specialist.
Graduate
Case managers and peer support specialists keep regular check-ins, providing emotional care and monitoring progress, and additional benefits open up. At the end of Phase 3 you graduate — with an approved transition plan and a list of outside resources including healthcare providers, sponsors and schools.
Alumni
Alumni transitional housing is available for up to one year on a week-to-week lease. You maintain employment, sustain recovery, submit to drug testing and stay in aftercare with your peer support specialist and case manager.
Distinct housing programs — men, women, parents with children, veterans and young adults.
Program phases, from move-in through alumni transitional housing.
Organisations selected statewide for Florida DCF’s Recovery Housing Initiative for Young Adults.
Certified by the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, aligned with Florida Statute 397.487.
Benefits of Our Recovery Residences in Central Florida
Personal transformation can be challenging to achieve alone. At Foundations to Freedom, we help individuals build the confidence, stability, and practical skills needed to become active, productive members of their communities. Founded by Katherine Russell, whose personal recovery journey inspired the organization, Foundations to Freedom provides compassionate support rooted in understanding, accountability, and hope. Our experienced case managers and peer support specialists help clients establish recovery goals, access community resources, strengthen relationships, and prepare for lasting independence. We are committed to maintaining high standards in our recovery homes while providing individualized support that recognizes each person’s unique circumstances.
Our halfway houses provide safe, structured environments for people recovering from substance use disorders. Clients are required to seek employment, attend school, or volunteer. Our recovery residences emphasize healthy routines, personal responsibility, and community connections. Through peer support and individualized guidance, clients can build a foundation for lasting recovery.
Our structured recovery housing and wrap-around services help clients transition successfully from halfway houses back into their communities. Through personalized case management services, employment assistance, transportation support, and life skills development, clients gain practical tools for independent living. Our programs encourage accountability, meaningful connections, and continued personal growth.
Most of our employees are in long-term recovery. Certified recovery peer support specialists, case managers, care coordinators and a transportation team — people who understand the complexity of addiction firsthand.
FARR certification and NARR affiliation mean our homes are held to published standards and a code of ethics — with a grievance process you can use without fear.
A dedicated transportation team gets clients to work, court dates, medical appointments and meetings. Losing your recovery because you lost your ride is not acceptable to us.
Quitting substances is only the first stage. True recovery is finding yourself, uncovering your strength and committing to growth — our programs are a roadmap for the part that comes after.
Am I an addict?
Answering yes to one or more of these questions does not automatically mean you have a substance use disorder. However, it may mean that speaking with a qualified professional could help. Recovery begins with recognizing that change is possible. Whether you are concerned about your substance use or looking for support for someone you love, reaching out can be an important first step. At Foundations to Freedom, we provide recovery housing, compassionate guidance, and community connections to help individuals move toward healthier, more independent lives.
If you find yourself relying on drugs to manage stress, emotions or everyday life, it may be a sign you are using them as a coping tool rather than for occasional use.
When drug use starts affecting responsibilities, performance, or the trust and closeness you have with other people, that is often a red flag.
Needing drugs badly enough that it leads to dishonesty or illegal activity can indicate that drug use has taken priority over your own values and boundaries.
Struggling to quit even when you genuinely want to shows that the drugs may have created a physical or psychological dependence.
Continuing to use despite negative consequences is one of the strongest indicators that drug use may have become an addiction.
Whether you are seeking recovery support, resources or simply a safe place to rebuild, your journey begins here. Start your journey today — freedom and a brighter future are waiting for you.
If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For immediate assistance, call 386-846-7102. For free, confidential 24/7 support with suicide or crisis, call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline).
Every recovery journey is different. Foundations to Freedom offers specialized recovery housing programs that provide stability, accountability, and opportunities for personal growth.
Florida
Our halfway houses in DeLand and the surrounding areas offer structured, substance-free environments where clients can focus on recovery, employment, healthy routines, and independent living.
Men
Our halfway houses for men emphasize personal responsibility, employment, financial stability, and healthy habits that support long-term recovery.
Women
Our halfway houses for women provide welcoming environments where women in recovery can rebuild confidence, develop life skills, and create meaningful connections.
Families
Our specialized recovery housing for women with children helps qualifying mothers strengthen parenting skills, build family stability, and work toward a brighter future with their children.
Fathers
Our recovery homes for fathers help men strengthen family relationships, develop parenting skills, and establish the stability needed for independent living.
Veterans
Our veterans recovery housing provides structured living environments, peer support, case management, and connections to veteran-specific resources.
Ages 18–24
Our Young Adult Program helps young adults develop recovery skills, pursue education or employment, and prepare for independent living.
Most people calling us for the first time do not know which program they qualify for — that is our job, not yours. Tell us your situation and we will point you to the right house, or to a partner who can help if it is not us.
News & stories
Recovery housing, sober living, peer support, veteran services and family reunification — explained by the people doing the work.
We are one of only four organisations statewide selected through Florida DCF’s Recovery Housing Initiative for Young Adults.
Crystal Nelson celebrated one year with the organisation. She joined as a Transportation Specialist after hearing about Foundations to Freedom through the community.
Maybe you have felt the pressure of never being good enough, or felt like nobody really believed in your dreams, so you learned to settle for less. Maybe you have felt like you never belonged.
FAQ
A recovery home is a structured, substance-free living environment for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Residents benefit from peer support, accountability, healthy routines, and opportunities to develop independent living skills.
Our recovery programs offer supportive housing, personalized case management services, peer support, employment assistance, life skills development, and connections to community resources.
Foundations to Freedom offers specialized recovery housing for qualifying mothers and fathers with children. Eligibility and availability depend on individual circumstances and program requirements.
Contact our office to discuss your needs, learn about eligibility requirements, and explore available recovery housing programs.
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FARR CERTIFIED
Foundations to Freedom is proud to be a FARR-certified recovery residence, reflecting our commitment to providing safe, supportive recovery housing.
NEED HELP NOW?
A brighter future begins with one step. At Foundations to Freedom, our recovery homes offer more than a place to live. We provide structure, encouragement, and a supportive community where individuals can rebuild confidence, strengthen relationships, and prepare for independent living. Whether you are seeking recovery housing for yourself or someone you love, our compassionate team is ready to help.
Your past does not define your future. Your journey to freedom starts now.
