Programs & services

Structure, support, and a clear plan forward.

From the first night in a safe home to a life of independence, our programs give people the stability, skills, and connections to rebuild — and stay rebuilt.

Get Help Call (386) 500-1110

Housing pathway

The journey home: from first night to a lease of your own.

Housing comes first, so people can focus on recovery, work, and growth. Our partner homes are in Volusia and Flagler Counties, and our recovery residences are FARR & NARR certified.

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Step 1 · House 1 · 180 days

Transitional Housing & Stabilization

For people releasing from incarceration, psychiatric facilities, or homelessness who are ready to rebuild. Residents live in a structured, substance-free home where meals, hygiene essentials, and daily necessities are provided — so the focus can stay on getting stable. The program runs 180 days across five phases, and residents earn more freedom as they complete each one.

Individualized case management
Wraparound services
Vital documents secured
Bank account & credit building
Employment support
Personal budget
Free skilled trade certification
Access to education

Every participant graduates at six months with a clear, personalized roadmap for the future.

Inside House 1

Five phases, each one earning greater freedom.

Every phase comes with clear goals. Meet them, and you move forward with more independence — and more of the skills you'll carry into a home of your own.

Through every phase

Recovery meetings twice a week
Shared house chores
House leadership roles
Weekly house meeting & family dinner
Free gym membership

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Phase 1 · Days 1–30
Get Started
- ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate in hand
- SNAP, benefits, and health coverage secured
- Psychiatric evaluation and physical
- Bank account opened
- Smartphone, Computer & Financial Literacy 100
- Job Readiness Certification and CareerSource registration — or a 15-hour weekly volunteer routine
- First Vision Board session with a mentor
2
Phase 2 · Days 31–60
Build the Foundation
- Steady employment, saving 20% of every paycheck toward first month, last month, and deposit
- Smartphone & Computer Literacy 101
- Social Media 100 & scam awareness
- Financial Literacy 101: credit & debt
- Exposure Day at Daytona State College's Fresh Start Program
3
Phase 3 · Days 61–90
Build the Vision
- Computer Literacy 102 & AI Navigation 100
- Secured credit card, credit report, and credit-building plan
- Driver's license reinstatement plan
- Written housing plan
- Fixed-income residents confirmed on every housing waitlist
- Exposure Day on first-time homebuying
4
Phase 4 · Days 91–120
Earn Your Freedom
- Computer Literacy 103
- Financial Literacy 103: digital banking & automatic payments
- Driver's license in hand, or fines on a payment plan
- Rental application ready, with an SCC rental-history letter
- Volunteer leadership or peer mentoring for fixed-income residents
5
Phase 5 · Days 121–180
Launch
- Computer Literacy 104
- Financial Literacy 104: automatic savings & investment accounts
- Tenant education & landlord panel
- Savings stacked, a signed move plan, and a target lease date
Six months
Graduation

Graduates move forward with savings, skills, and a plan — and the next step is ready for them.

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Step 2 · House 2 · 6–12 months

Stabilization

Safe, substance-free, affordable sober living for working program graduates. Here, graduates keep building their savings within a supportive, sober community of peers — while staying connected to SCC's programs and staff. Meals are provided to ease financial stress, bridging the gap between program completion and true self-sufficiency.

Continued case management
Credit building
Vocational enrollment
Transportation support
Financial literacy coaching
Life skills development
Education & free trades programs
Meals provided

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Step 3 · Your own lease

A lease in your own name

Every graduate's goal is the same: a lease in their own name. Graduates on a fixed income can move into SCC's Independent Living Program, where they hold their own lease and keep the stability, support, and community they've built along the way.

Your own lease
Continued connection to SCC
Savings & budgeting habits
Peer community

People returning from prison without family support may qualify for sponsorship, as long as they meet program requirements. For housing questions and current bed availability, call (386) 500-1110.

Certified recovery residences

FARR & NARR certified. Held to a higher standard.

Recovery residence certification is voluntary in Florida. We chose to earn it because the people we serve — and the families and partners who trust us — deserve a home that meets clear, independent standards for safety, ethics, and recovery support.

FARR · Florida

Florida Association of Recovery Residences

FARR is the Florida affiliate of NARR and the organization approved by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to certify recovery residences under Florida law (section 397.487, Florida Statutes). FARR-certified residences have shown they meet all NARR Standards, FARR's Code of Ethics, and the added requirements of Florida law.

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NARR · National

National Alliance for Recovery Residences

NARR sets the national standard for recovery housing and works with state affiliates like FARR to certify homes. The NARR Standard is built on the social model of recovery — peer support, shared responsibility, and community. It defines four levels of support, from peer-run homes (Level I) and monitored sober living (Level II) to supervised (Level III) and clinical (Level IV) residences. Every level is alcohol- and illicit drug-free.

Read about the NARR Standard

What certification involves

Certification is not a one-time badge. To earn it and keep it, a recovery residence has to show — on paper and in person — that it meets these standards:

A detailed application with written policies for how the home is run — intake, house rules, fees, refunds, relapse, and discharge
An onsite inspection before certification, and inspections at least once a year after that
Level 2 background screening for owners, directors, and chief financial officers
Active day-to-day management by a Certified Recovery Residence Administrator
A substance-free home: no alcohol, marijuana, or illegal drugs on the premises, with written drug-testing procedures
Proof of insurance and of satisfactory fire, safety, and health inspections, plus emergency planning
Resident rights and house rules shared in writing before anyone signs, a grievance process, and protection of residents' personal information
A code of ethics, trained staff, and a good neighbor policy for the surrounding community
Annual renewal — certification ends after one year unless renewed, and can be suspended or revoked if standards are not met

What it means for you

For residents

A safe, substance-free home with clear rules, written rights, and a fair way to raise concerns — run by people who are trained and held accountable to recovery-focused standards.

For families

Peace of mind that your loved one's home has been independently reviewed and inspected — and has to keep meeting the standards every year to stay certified. If something ever isn't right, FARR has a grievance process too.

For referral partners

Under Florida law (section 397.4873, F.S.), licensed substance use treatment providers may refer patients only to certified recovery residences, with limited exceptions. Our certification means you can refer to us with confidence.

Send a referral

Learn more: Florida Association of Recovery Residences · NARR Standard · Florida DCF · Section 397.487, F.S.

Meeting people where they are

Second Chance Stabilization & Reentry Curriculum

We bring reentry education into jails, prisons, rehabs, and the community — whether someone is behind the wall or struggling on the streets.

Facilities and community partners interested in hosting the curriculum can contact our team.

Employment Readiness & Job Placement
Job Retention & Workplace Success
Financial Literacy & Budgeting
Banking, Credit & Financial Systems
Technology for Survival & Success
Housing & Transportation Navigation
Resilience Training: Overcoming Rejection & Building Mental Toughness

Education & workforce development

Pathways to a career, not just a job.

We collaborate with Daytona State College's Fresh Start Program to connect participants with degree programs, skilled trades, certifications, and workforce training — in fields like welding, HVAC, pipe fitting, nursing, cybersecurity, and more.

It is a direct route to long-term stability, self-sufficiency, and success.

Other ways we help

The practical things that make a fresh start possible.

Alongside coaching, advocacy, and accountability, we help with the details that so often stand in the way.

IDs & essential documents

We sponsor the fees for participants to get their state ID, Social Security card, and birth certificate.

Financial literacy

We start with a budget, set quarterly goals, help open bank accounts and secured credit cards, and teach participants to pull, read, and understand their credit reports.

Food & hygiene support

Through community partners, participants receive weekly groceries, quality protein sources, and shelf-stable food to support health and stability.

Mentorship & life coaching

One-on-one guidance from people who believe in change — and who will hold you to the goals you set.

Advocacy

We stand up for the rights, dignity, and fair consideration of the people we serve.

Juveniles with Life Initiative

A focused program for men sentenced as juveniles who are preparing for review and release.

Learn more

Take the next step

Ready to take the first step?

Whether you are seeking help for yourself or referring someone else, we are here to talk it through.