Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida, Inc.

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.