Community Environment
Through community, mentorship, and tailored programs, we guide each individual in developing the skills and resilience needed to navigate this crucial phase of their recovery with confidence and hope.
Our commitment is to foster a space where men can heal, thrive, and rediscover their true potential. Residing in a safe, drug free, supportive environment allows recovery to take root and flourish using proven 12 step principles.
Having personal accountability through a self-governing atmosphere helps to motivate and prepare our residents for a life on their own, with continued abstinence from substances and temptation.
Nestled in the serene and picturesque Royal Palms Isles neighborhood of Oakland Park, Florida, Life Houses offers a supportive and nurturing environment for women seeking a foundation in recovery residency. We provide a safe, comfortable, and structured living experience designed to empower women on their journey to lasting recovery from addiction. At LIFE Houses, we believe in a personalized approach to healing. Every individual’s path is unique, and our team of dedicated recovery professionals work tirelessly to provide the support, resources, and care needed to achieve long-lasting recovery.
From detox to long-term recovery residency, we are here to guide you every step of the way. Our house is situated in a quiet and protected community across from twin Lakes in the beautiful Royal Palms Isles neighborhood of Oakland Park, FL.
Currently, we exclusively support recovering women in total wellness and complete abstinence for optimal recovery and personal growth. We have 30+ years of industry experience in helping women of South Florida achieve their elusive goals of addiction-free lives. Our residents at Life Houses are transitioning from a treatment setting, back into living on their own. Our main goal is to help our residence get back on their feet and return to the world leading long, healthy and productive lives!
The LIFE Houses team has over 30+ years of combined experience in assisting women recovering from substance abuse. We approach each client as the individual they are, while providing a healthy home atmosphere to ensure continued success in their recovery.
Located in a beautiful neighborhood of Oakland Park, our space offers comfortable, clean shared rooms, with spacious common areas. Our house provides a very relaxing, stress-free setting, also combining a disciplined and structured atmosphere. Our residence is supportive of a successful recovery journey through ongoing participation and accountability in their recovery program.
LIFE Houses is a strong recovery community. We have a live in house manager and access to the CRRA (Certified Recovery Residence Agent) and LIFE House owners. Weekly house meetings keep residents on track with their recovery program and accountable to progress. Exclusive In-house life and recovering coaching, workshops and life skills. Resident community outings and events. Accessibility to major highways, mass transit and an abundance of local employment opportunities surround our residence, all within a 3 mile radius.
At LIFE Houses, we understand that recovery is a deeply personal and transformative process. We believe in fostering a community of sisterhood. A home setting, where women can connect with others who share similar experiences, build strong support networks, and develop the tools necessary. Our beautiful, residential setting in Royal Palms Isles provides a peaceful backdrop for healing and self-discovery, offers a reprieve when coming home each day.
Our location in the desirable Royal Palms Isles neighborhood offers a tranquil and supportive environment for recovery. The beautiful surroundings, coupled with the strong sense of community, create a peaceful and healing atmosphere. Residents have access to local amenities, parks, and resources, while maintaining a safe and recovery residency environment.
A recovery residence house meets certain criteria and is certified by a oversight board. LIFE Houses is a FARR (Florida Addiction Recovery Residence) Certified House and it gives you freedom to live your life as you normally would, such as working and participating in social and family events. You still have rules and guidelines you need to follow, but this next step in your recovery process sets you up with a stable routine for long term success. This structure is crucial to long term success and may not be achievable if you plan to return to your previous living situation. Halfway houses that are not certified do not always require complete abstinence and trigger focus on participating in recovery acitivities and a personal recovery program.
Because treatment is only the first phase of recovery and people with an addiction are most vulnerable to relapse within 30 to 90 days following completion of a treatment program. From there, your chances of relapse remain present until you’ve sustained four or five years of recovery, which is when the rate decreases below 15%.
The support from aftercare programs, such as a a recovery residence or a structured and certified halfway house, will help you (or if it’s for your loved one) overcome the negative thoughts, feelings, and desires that can lead to relapse. A recovery residence structured program provides a safe environment where residents learn how to live a recovery program and in turn how to cope with real-world situations.
Our residence can help you:
Avoid people who still use substances and are not interested in getting recovery.
Surround yourself with others who are dealing with a similar situation, and want to stay clean, abstinent and developing a better life.
Seek therapy, 12-step programs, and other means of support.
Learn responsibility and hard work, as you’ll need to pay rent and complete chores.
Someone who wants to stay stopped from using drugs or drinking alcohol should consider a recovery residence community. Many residents complete a treatment program prior to approaching this level of living arrangement, but this is not always mandatory. If you have already gone through treatment, but you’re not quite ready to live independently, this type of facility may be an excellent fit for you.
LIFE Houses recovery residence is serious about recovery. Our residents want to be held accountable and to support not only their own recovery, but their housemates. The goal is to transition to an independent lifestyle, free of substance abuse and addiction.
Residents may remain in LIFE Houses for as long as they want, if they continue following the house rules, paying rent and working a job and a recovery program. The length of time depends on an individual’s unique journey and how long their process takes. One study reports that an average stay lasts between 166 and 254 days.
We accept clients from treatment and other levels of recovery. Call us to discuss where you are in your journey, let’s see if this is a good fit.
No tobacco of any kind or vaping is allowed inside the house. However, smoking is allowed in the designated outdoor areas, which will be covered upon admission, but all cigarette butts must be disposed of appropriately.
Most of our rooms are mulitple beds, typically 2 per room. Please speak with a member of our team to learn more about current room availability.
