Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida, Inc.

About Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida, Inc. – Orlando

Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida in Orlando, Florida, offers affordable residential treatment for men recovering from substance abuse. They are located in the residential area of Orlando’s College Park neighborhood. This faith based one year program offers transitional housing and extensive educational and support services. When people are first enrolled in the program they must confront any dysfunctions and how they affect their lives. Subsequently the men are introduced to positive role models who help reroute their lives in a physical, mental and spiritual manner all while utilizing spiritual and accountability principles.

The goal of this program is to heal and rebuild men from the inside out. It also aims to treat the negative effects of substance abuse such as drug and alcohol addiction, poor health, strained relationships and demolished finances. Clients have the opportunity to put their recently acquired knowledge into practice while living in this structured residence.

It is mandatory for each participant in the program to secure and hold down a full time job. This is a program for people who are serious about receiving addiction treatment who are sick and tired of being sick and tired and who are willing to give their wills to God in order to allow for close individual accountability.

Clients must undergo detoxification before beginning the program as this is not a detox facility. Attention is given to making sure that a drug free body is maintained with appropriate nutrition and other good health practices using a faith component and routine living as the basis of a new life. The client’s financial and work practices are also emphasized during this phase.

Other counseling is offered with the goal of changing addictive behavior as soon as the patient’s emotional and physical stability return. It is highly recommended that, as part of the comprehensive aftercare plan created by the client and primary counselor, the client continues to participate in weekly support group meetings and aftercare sessions for a minimum of one year following the successful completion of treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Sober Living Homes

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Mental Health and Substance Abuse Opioid Addiction

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Joe Cordovano

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Kelly Cordovano

Co-Founder & Executive Director

Tim Carlsward

Program Director

Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida, Inc.

About Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida, Inc. – Orlando

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