Private & shared bedrooms
Comfortable, uncluttered rooms with real linens and real light, the kind of space that says you belong here.
Jacksonville, FLYou've done the hardest part.
You've done the hardest part.
This is where you rebuild.
First Coast Recovery Retreat is a structured sober living home for mature women, in a real house, with real community, where you're treated like a woman rebuilding her life, not a file to be processed.
Confidential · Answered by a real person
Women only
55 and older
FARR
Standards-held
24/7
Peer support
You are not alone
You're not starting over alone.
The women who find us have already lived several lifetimes. We know the weight of what you're carrying, and we know the quiet, ordinary courage it takes to keep going. Here, you don't have to explain yourself. You just have to show up.
- Rebuilding trust with your adult children.
- Re-entering the workforce after years away.
- Starting over after a marriage, or a career.
- Feeling "too old" for a fresh start.
You will be seen here, not diagnosed.
Why First Coast
A real home. A real community. Real support.
First Coast Recovery Retreat is a women-only recovery residence in Jacksonville, built on three things: structure, accountability, and dignity. Our leadership is CRRA-credentialed, and the home is held to the highest standards of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR), with FARR certification actively in pursuit.
We are not a treatment facility. We are the place you come home to after treatment, or when it's time to step out of the life that hurt you and into a house that expects the best of you.
A real house
Peer community
Held to FARR standards
Daily life
Steady days, gentle rhythm, room to grow.
Life here moves at a human pace. Mornings begin softly, afternoons make space for rest, wellness, and the things you enjoy, and evenings belong to good company. Our shared agreements are simple, and they exist to keep this a calm, steady place for you and for the woman in the room next to yours.
House meetings
A structured weekly rhythm of check-ins, shared responsibility, and honest conversation.
Recovery meetings
Regular attendance at outside recovery meetings, because your community extends beyond our walls.
Employment support
Practical help re-entering work, rebuilding a résumé, and returning to a life you're proud of.
The backyard
Request AvailabilityMornings by the pool. Evenings under the palms. This is what recovery gets to feel like.
Float. Breathe. Remember what light on water feels like.
Music, sunscreen, a warm afternoon. The little things you almost forgot.
Firepit conversations under the palms, where real recovery happens.
Curious about the house? You are welcome to look around.
Request AvailabilityEnrichment
Days with something to look forward to.
Recovery is more than what you give up. Here, there are amenities and activities meant to fill your days with movement, beauty, and good company.
Water aerobics
Gentle, joyful movement in the pool, easy on the joints and good for the spirit.
Garden mornings
Coffee outside, hands in the soil, and the quiet satisfaction of watching something grow.
Music & movie nights
Evenings on the patio with good company, good sound, and plenty of laughter.
Creative workshops
Painting, journaling, and craft afternoons for the parts of you that are waking back up.
Book & conversation circles
Thoughtful discussion among women who have lived enough to have something to say.
Outings & beach days
Farmers markets, walks by the water, and afternoons that feel like Florida should.
House standards
The standards a family should be able to expect.
We run this home the way we would want a home run for our own sister, our own daughter, our own mother.
- Zero-tolerance substance policy
- Weekly accountability testing
- Structured curfew
- Recovery meeting requirements
- Narcan / naloxone on-site
- Documented resident rights & grievance process
- Transportation Provided
Who we serve
Mature women, ready to rebuild.
First Coast Recovery Retreat is a women-only residence for women approximately 55 and older who are committed to sober, structured living.
Path in
Post-treatment step-down
Path in
Court or probation referral
Path in
Self-referral
Path in
Family-supported entry
Referral partners
Trusted by the professionals who care for women in crisis.
We work alongside treatment centers, courts, hospitals, sanctuaries, and family advocates across the Jacksonville area to help women transition into safe, structured housing.
Treatment centersDrug courtProbationHospitalsVeterans AdministrationSanctuaries
Admissions
A gentle process, designed to feel like a conversation, not a form.
Every step is confidential. There are no wrong questions, and there is no pressure.
- 01
Call or submit inquiry
One phone call. No paperwork. No commitment.
- 02
Phone screening
A confidential conversation about fit, needs, and next steps.
- 03
Tour & intake meeting
Come see the house. Meet who you'd be living with.
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Move-in day
We'll be there to welcome you home.
Every conversation is confidential.
FAQ
The questions we hear most.
How much does it cost?
We offer transparent monthly rates that include your bed, utilities, and access to our full program. Please call or inquire for current availability and fees, we're happy to walk you through it.
How long can I stay?
Most residents stay 90 days at minimum, with many choosing to remain for six months or longer. Recovery isn't a sprint, we plan around what you need, not a clock.
What's not allowed?
Any use of alcohol or non-prescribed substances, violence or threats, and behavior that puts other residents' safety or recovery at risk. Rules are clear, written down, and applied consistently.
Can I have visitors?
Yes, visitors are welcomed during designated hours after an initial adjustment period. We prioritize a calm, safe environment for everyone in the house.
What happens if someone relapses?
We respond with care and clarity. Every situation is different, but our first goal is always safety, for that woman and for every other woman in the home.
Do you accept insurance?
As a peer-supported recovery residence (not a licensed treatment facility), we are primarily private pay. We're glad to talk through options with you or a family member.
Room to breathe
A backyard oasis, because rest is part of the work.
Hammocks under the palms, quiet mornings, a pool that feels nothing like a facility. Real space to soften, so you can do the hard, honest work of rebuilding.
Reach out whenever you're ready
We're here when the time feels right.
Call or write, whichever feels easier. There is no pressure and no obligation. You will reach a real person, and everything you share stays confidential.
(904) 337-3454admin@firstcoastrecoveryretreat.com
Serving Jacksonville, FL and surrounding areas
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