About this Recovery House
The Nextep – SE 17th Avenue is a men's sober house in Cape Coral, Florida, in Lee County, the second Nextep address in the city and one of twelve the operator runs across Southwest Florida.
A Men's Sober House on SE 17th Avenue
SE 17th Avenue sits in southeast Cape Coral, in the same general grid as the operator's other Cape Coral property. The house is restricted to men, keeping its chore rotation, meeting schedule and curfew focused on one household.
How Florida Certifies Recovery Residences
Florida designates a single body, the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, to certify recovery residences, and the process is voluntary under state law. A certified house discloses its fees and rules in writing, follows a published code of ethics, and accepts outside review of complaints. Anyone comparing this house to others in Cape Coral should confirm current status directly with The Nextep.
The Nextep's Four-Stage Recovery Model
Every Nextep residence, SE 17th Avenue included, runs on the same structure: a weekly chore assignment, a minimum number of Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous meetings, a curfew, and a requirement to be working, job-seeking, or enrolled in school. The stated goal is a six-month bridge into independent living.
Recovery Housing in Cape Coral and Lee County
Cape Coral is Lee County's largest city, connected to the county seat of Fort Myers by the Cape Coral Bridge and by shared LeeTran bus service. A resident on SE 17th Avenue can reach Lee County's broader outpatient and recovery network without leaving the two-city area.
One Operator, Twelve Recovery Residences
SE 17th Avenue is one of two Nextep houses in Cape Coral, with the balance of the operator's residences in Fort Myers and Naples. A resident who needs a different address within the same program deals with an operator who already knows him.
More on The Sober House
Each resident is required to perform assigned weekly chores around the house and be financially self-supporting. The residents are required to work, actively seek employment, or be a student enrolled in an accredited academic or trade school. Those permanently disabled and on Federal, State or local assistance are required to become involved in service to the home or community. All residents are required to attend a minimum number of weekly 12-step meetings such as Narcotics Anonymous or Alcoholics Anonymous.
