Application
Each resident must be interviewed before being accepted into Fern House. We’ll talk about your background, your current situation, and your goals for sobriety.
$280 / week
Covers your bed, meals, and the full six-month residential program. No hidden fees.
The interview comes first
Every prospective resident undergoes an interview before acceptance. The conversation covers your personal background, current circumstances, and your objectives for sobriety. It helps us understand where you are — and helps you understand what Fern House asks of you.
Start your application below. Once you submit, our team will follow up to schedule your interview. Prefer to talk? Call (561) 471-0430.
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Program requirements
Admission Cost
$280.00 weekly rent covers your bed, meals, and program (increasing to $300 in September 2026).
Zero Tolerance
A strict no-drugs policy — including mind- or mood-altering prescription medications. Violations result in immediate removal.
Meetings
Residents dedicate two hours daily to self-improvement through AA/NA sessions and group activities.
Work
All residents must be employed or demonstrate job-readiness and actively seek work.
Religious Services
Nondenominational Sunday services at 9:00 AM in the chapel — optional and open to all.
Meals
Regular scheduled meals help address the nutritional deficiencies common in early recovery.
Graduation
A six-month residential program with graduations held each September.
Visitors
Visiting hours are Saturdays and Sundays, 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM.
Everything you need, from your phone
When you move in, you get a private mobile portal to manage recovery life — no paperwork, no guesswork. It's all in one place.
Daily & curfew check-in
Confirm you’re in for the night in one tap.
Pay weekly dues online
Securely pay your rent by card — no cash to track.
Message your house manager
Reach staff directly, any time, right from the app.
Meetings & events
See the AA/NA schedule and upcoming events at a glance.
Find work
Browse the Fern House job board posted by staff.
Emergency contacts
Keep the people who matter most one tap away.
Are you ready to commit?
Applicants must complete an interview, demonstrate a genuine commitment to sobriety, and agree to follow all facility rules and regulations. If that describes you, we're ready to help.