5-Minutes Away from St. Pete Beach, America’s #1 Beach and Awesome Meetings
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5 minutes from the beach
Come discover a true community of men and women dedicated to recovering from drug and alcohol addiction at Real Recovery St. Petersburg. Along with beautiful, award-winning beaches, a rich historic culture, top-rated restaurants, and endless indoor and outdoor attractions, St. Petersburg’s recent economic revitalization means you can expect not only a great place to live but one where you can start a career as you focus on building a strong foundation for your recovery.
Our St. Petersburg sober living communities offer residents access to everything they need to be successful in recovery.
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Address: 5401 1st Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33707
Hours: 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
Phone: (727) 290-9156
Finding quality AA or NA meetings when you’re new to an area can feel like a daunting task, especially when not all meetings are created equal… some are undoubtedly better than others, right? Here are the best Alcohol Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings near Clearwater’s sober living home that come highly recommended by our residents.
The Central Office of Pinellas County Intergroup Website – Check for Local AA Meetings & News.
Address: 4615 Gulf Blvd #112, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
Just a short car or bus drive away, Alano is one of the best meeting spots for residents at our St. Petersburg location. Meetings daily at 7:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:00 PM; with a Young Peoples meeting every Friday at 8:00 PM. Great place to find quality long-term sobriety and sponsors.
Address: 7815 Blind Pass Rd, St Pete Beach, FL 33706
The nearest meeting spot for St Pete residents, the Blind Pass Group has meetings at 12:00 PM, 5:30 PM, and 8:00 PM every day. Great place to find quality long-term sobriety and sponsors.
Address: 5700 Shore Blvd S, Gulfport, FL 33707
Sunday – Friday AA meeting at 8:00 PM, relax with a group of laidback alcoholics, and meet new friends.
Address: 401 5th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
Located in the heart of Downtown St. Pete, you’ll find a mix of daily AA and NA meetings with larger than average attendance in the evenings.
Address: 3420 8th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL 33711
Hours: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Phone: (727) 608-2512
CareerSource Pinellas offers a full range of career planning services for professional and entry-level candidates, including career orientation; turnkey resource centers that assist in the candidate’s job search; career fairs; interviewing techniques; labor market information specific to occupations and industries in demand as well as resume building tips, salary and wage information and more; and professional networking. The career centers are conveniently located throughout Pinellas County in Tarpon Springs, Clearwater, and St. Petersburg.
Taking the first step can be hard. We make it easy.
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We encourage every resident that can, to continue their education, even if it’s only a couple of classes each semester. Pursuing a degree and obtaining relevant certifications is one of the best ways to improve your economic mobility (ability to increase your income), quality of life, become self-sufficient, learn new skills, and prepare yourself for today’s evolving job market needs.
Did you know that as a resident at Real Recovery you can receive an exemption that covers the cost of tuition and access fees to attend St. Petersburg College? It’s true!
It gets better – our St. Petersburg sober living community is a short 19-minute bus ride (5 minutes by car) from SPC’s St. Petersburg/Gibbs Campus.
St. Petersburg College has something called a “Homeless Fee Exemption” program which is part of a statewide program (§ 31009.25, Fla. Stat.; 2020) to help individuals and families who want to create a better life but are experiencing less than ideal circumstances. Before you say, well I’m not homeless… well put your ego aside, remember we’re working on a program of willingness, honesty, and humility. Real Recovery is by definition “transitional housing” which means all residents meet the federal definition of “homeless.”
The University of South Florida also has a Homeless Tuition Waiver program, so if you’re interested in attending a more prestigious university then check out USF’s St. Petersburg Campus (a 30-minute drive from our Clearwater sober living house).
If you’re interested in continuing your education, our dedicated staff will help you make that a reality. This is one area we cover during intake where we discuss your goals – recovery, personal, professional, and education-wise.
Anyone who has lived in or around St. Petersburg knows all about it’s upcoming trendy and hipster brewery scene, it’s no secret that Tampa Bay is a renowned party hot-spot in Florida, so it’s not surprising that some in early recovery find it difficult to find fun attractions that don’t center around booze. We’ve done the hard work for you and compiled a list of plenty of cool things to do in Tampa, that don’t involve drugs or drinking.
Looking for the top things to do in Tampa Bay this weekend? Check these lists:
The sky’s the limit when it comes to the variety of recovery centered vacation opportunities available. Whether you’re looking for a cruise, a safari, a beach-side resort, or a budget-friendly excursion, several companies or groups offer sober alternatives.
Don’t forget to consider all the outings you can plan on your own, such as visiting a wellness or meditation retreat, museum outings, cultural events, hiking, camping, ski trips, road trips, picnics, and much more.
Recognizing the diverse needs of individuals grappling with addiction, we provide an intensive outpatient program (IOP) and a partial hospitalization program (PHP) through Real Recovery. These structured programs are tailored to support our residents at every stage of their recovery journey. Our commitment doesn’t end with providing a safe and supportive environment; we extend our services to top-notch Tampa addiction treatment center for those who require consistent therapeutic interventions without the confines of inpatient treatment. At our St. Petersburg sober living, our aim is holistic recovery, ensuring everyone has access to the resources and support needed to thrive.
Real Recovery is a growing community of sober living homes located in the Tampa Bay area. Our properties are located throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas, Manatee, and Sarasota County). We offer a safe environment where men and women who are serious about recovering from the seemingly hopeless disease of alcoholism and addiction can build a new way of life filled with purpose, among like-minded sober peers.
Real Recovery provides an affordable and realistic structure built upon the principles of 12-step recovery programs to afford each resident a safe, supportive, and drug-free environment with personalized treatment plans to achieve their long-term goals and lasting sobriety.
Real Recovery is a nationally recognized and certified sober living residence with onsite certified recovery specialists that are active members of a 12-step program.
Modern renovated apartment and townhome-style sober living homes with all the amenities residents need to succeed in sobriety and maintain gainful employment.
Random breathalyzers, drug tests, and curfew checks ensures our sober living program provides a clean environment, where everyone is accountable for their recovery.
Our clients work, attend school, or volunteer, and participate in Real Recovery’s community events. We are an active sober community with a sense of camaraderie.
Help me find the right sober home
While we all suffer from a common denominator – the disease of addiction and maladaptive coping mechanisms, many of us have walked different paths to arrive at the doorstep of recovery.
Our highly trained recovery specialists and house managers can help you identify which location may best suit your needs based on your unique experience, goals, work history, and the availability or lack of transportation so you or your loved one has the best opportunity to not only remain sober but rebuild all aspects of their life.
Just use our contact form above and one our recovery specialists will be happy to help you find the best sober living location for you.
Taking the first step can be hard. We make it easy.
Chat with our team anytime, day or night.
Check your benefits in minutes.
Our Addiction Treatment Centers and Sober Living Homes
Some of these locations offer addiction treatment programming as well as sober living homes.
