Fresh Start Lodge Sober House Men's Recovery House

About this Recovery House

Fresh Start Lodge Sober House is a men's sober living home in South Miami, Florida, in Miami-Dade County.

A Men's Sober House in South Miami

Fresh Start Lodge Sober House serves men only, and SW 63rd Court sits in a quiet residential section of South Miami, a small city surrounded by the much larger city of Miami on nearly every side. That setting gives residents a calmer street than most of Miami-Dade County offers while still keeping the county's resources close.

Florida's Voluntary Sober Living Certification

Sober houses in Florida certify voluntarily through the Florida Association of Recovery Residences, under a program the state's Department of Children and Families approved as voluntary. A house that does not appear on a certification list has not necessarily failed anything, and the direct way to know is to ask.

South Miami Inside Miami-Dade County

South Miami is its own incorporated city, distinct from the much larger city of Miami that surrounds it, though both fall under Miami-Dade County government based in Miami itself. That distinction matters for services: a resident here has access to South Miami's own smaller-scale civic services alongside the full reach of the county.

What to Confirm Before Choosing This Sober House

Fresh Start Lodge Sober House is worth contacting directly about the specifics that matter most: current fees, house rules, whether a house manager lives on site, and how the house handles a relapse. Those answers, not marketing language, are what actually separate one men's sober house from another.

More on The Sober House Our facilities are supervised by two full-time house managers who live in the community to ensure a nurturing living environment, safe from any alcohol and drugs. We administer 12-panel screens and alcohol tests on a random and probable cause basis. Tenants are required to attend 12 step meetings, obtain a sponsor, and secure employment. Our goal at the FSL is to help you to regain your independence so you can live the life that was intended for you, filled with hope, faith, success, and happiness.