Halfway houses & sober living homes
Halfway houses are sober living homes that provide a supervised living environment for people transitioning out of incarceration or addiction treatment, with support services such as counselling, job training and treatment for substance use disorders. Clients find employment and begin to reintegrate into the community.
Recovery residences
Men
Our men’s recovery housing provides individualised case management, peer support and wrap-around services within a home-like setting for men preparing to reintegrate into society. Employment, accountability and a working chore list are part of daily life from week one.
Women
Central Florida recovery housing and case management services for women recovering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. Peer support specialists who have walked the same road hold the space, and the women’s admission line is answered by a person.
Families
Sober living homes for women and their children, offering a supportive environment to navigate recovery together. The program focuses on rebuilding families and, when needed, supports reunification efforts with the Department of Children and Families, the court system and other external agencies.
Fathers
Halfway housing for men with children provides a supportive, stable environment where fathers can rebuild their lives while maintaining meaningful relationships with their children — instead of choosing between recovery and fatherhood.
Veterans
Veteran housing provides a safe, structured environment with ADA-compliant access, VA support and guidance from staff who understand military life — helping veterans rebuild stability, independence and lasting recovery.
Ages 18–24
A dedicated substance use disorder program for young adults aged 18 to 24, funded through the Florida Department of Children and Families’ Recovery Housing Initiative for Young Adults — one of only four such programs selected statewide.
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.
The Foundations to Freedom method
Each phase of our program builds upon the prior phase. You move forward when you are ready, not when a calendar says so.
Settle & stabilise
Clients settle into their sober living homes, begin working on their recovery wellness action plans and establish a support system to help maintain recovery. Clients must seek employment, attend daily mutual support meetings and abstain from alcohol and any mood- or mind-altering substance. Staff provide mandatory drug screening and breathalyser for all clients.
Life skills
Graduation
Clients continue completing the tasks outlined in Phases 1 and 2. Case managers and peer support specialists keep regular check-ins, providing emotional care and monitoring progress, and clients receive additional benefits as outlined in the program. At the end of Phase 3, clients graduate — but not before we meet with each client to create a transition plan their case manager must approve, plus a list of external resources including healthcare professionals, sponsors and educational institutions.
Alumni
Know what you are choosing
| What to ask | Foundations to Freedom | Uncertified sober house | Private rental |
|---|---|---|---|
| State-recognised certification | FARR certified, NARR affiliated | Not required | None |
| Assigned case manager | Yes, with regular check-ins | Rarely | No |
| Certified peer support on staff | Yes — most staff are in long-term recovery | Varies widely | No |
| Drug screening & breathalyser | Mandatory for all clients | Inconsistent | No |
| Written phase structure | Four documented phases | Usually none | None |
| Transportation to work & court | Dedicated transportation team | Rarely | No |
| Approved plan before you leave | Required for graduation | No | No |
| Published code of ethics & grievance route | FARR and NARR codes | No | Landlord-tenant law only |
| Housing after you graduate | Alumni housing up to one year | No | No |
Wrap-around services
Case management
An assigned case manager, regular progress reviews and a graduation plan that has to be approved before you move on.
Certified peer support
Employment & education
A transportation team gets clients to work, meetings, medical appointments and court dates.
Mandatory drug screening and breathalyser, daily mutual support meetings and a chore list that everyone shares.
Support with DCF, the court system and outside agencies when reunifying with children is the goal.
An assigned case manager, regular progress reviews and a graduation plan that has to be approved before you move on.
Frequently asked questions
Halfway houses are sober living homes that provide a supervised living environment for people transitioning out of incarceration or addiction treatment. These homes typically offer support services such as counselling, job training and treatment for substance use disorders. Clients of halfway houses must find employment and begin to reintegrate into the community.
The core program runs across three phases, and each phase builds on the one before it, so length depends on your progress rather than a fixed calendar. After graduation, alumni transitional housing is available for up to one year on a week-to-week lease agreement.
Yes. Clients are required to seek employment, attend school or volunteer. If transportation is the obstacle, our transportation team is part of the answer.
Yes. Staff provide mandatory drug screening and breathalyser testing for all clients, and clients must abstain from alcohol and any mood- or mind-altering substance. Testing is about protecting the whole house, including you.
Yes. We operate separate homes for women with children and for men with children. Where reunification is the goal, we support that work with the Department of Children and Families, the court system and other external agencies.
Foundations to Freedom holds Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) certification, which aligns with the 2015 Florida Statute 397.487 for voluntary certification of recovery residences. We follow both the FARR and NARR codes of ethics, and there is a grievance process you can use.
Call (386) 846-7102 . Our domestic violence safe house offers a secure, confidential refuge, and we do not publish its location. If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
Complete the assessment request on our contact page, or call the admissions line for your program directly. Women’s admission: (386) 846-7102 . Men’s admission: (386) 846-6572.
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