What to Expect…
Many would say early recovery is hard. We like to think of early recovery as different.
A new routine becomes a new life
Recovery requires new behaviors, new choices, and new social connections. The real challenge is stepping beyond your comfort zone long enough to make those changes daily habits.
We acknowledge the initial difficulty — but once residents adapt to the routine, maintaining sobriety becomes far more manageable than active addiction ever was.
A day at Fern House
- 5:30 AMWake up, morning chores & breakfast
- DaytimeWork or actively seeking employment
- 6:00 PMDinner together as a house
- EveningTwo hours of recovery work & personal development
Why we require meeting attendance
Support & practical assistance
Meetings provide the encouragement and guidance essential for successful recovery.
Habit formation for life after Fern House
Establishing attendance patterns now supports long-term sobriety later.
Responsibility & accountability
Structured attendance teaches the discipline recovery requires.
Family support
Al-Anon is an invaluable support group for family members — we sponsor free meetings for residents’ relatives.
Peer assistance
Meetings cultivate mutual help and fellowship among residents.
Take the first step toward recovery
If you or someone you love is ready for a structured, supportive path to sobriety, the door at Fern House is open.