At Always Forward Recovery Residence of Daytona Beach, we believe that lasting recovery is built one day, one decision, and one step at a time.
Our structured four-phase program helps men establish a strong foundation in sobriety while developing personal responsibility, healthy habits, and the skills needed for greater independence.
Guided by the principles of the 12 Steps, we encourage participation in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Narcotics Anonymous (NA), or a faith-based recovery pathway.
As residents progress, they take on greater responsibilities and earn additional privileges and independence.
Advancement reflects participation, accountability, personal growth, and a demonstrated commitment to recovery.
Most importantly, recovery is about more than leaving drugs and alcohol behind. It's about building friendships, finding happiness, rediscovering purpose, and learning to enjoy life again.
Phase One — Building the Foundation
Focus: Structure, Stability, and Commitment
Every new resident begins by establishing a strong foundation in recovery. Phase One introduces residents to our supportive community, daily expectations, and the importance of developing healthy routines.
Phase One Requirements
- Complete 30 recovery meetings in 30 days, beginning the 90-in-90 commitment.
- Obtain a sponsor within the first 14 days.
- Establish a home group within 30 days.
- Obtain full-time employment before advancement.
- Participate in mandatory house meetings and recovery activities.
- Observe a 10:00 PM curfew.
- Learn the first three Steps and understand community rules.
- Demonstrate accountability through meeting verification, community responsibilities, and an individual progress review.
Our Goal: Help every resident develop consistency, responsibility, and a willingness to embrace a new way of living.
Phase Two — Developing Accountability
Focus: Personal Growth, Responsibility, and Fellowship
During Phase Two, residents build upon the foundation established in their first 30 days. This phase emphasizes personal responsibility, deeper involvement in recovery, and the importance of helping others.
Phase Two Requirements
- Complete an additional 30 recovery meetings in 30 days, continuing the 90-in-90 commitment.
- Continue working closely with a sponsor.
- Complete Steps One through Three and begin working on Steps Four and Five.
- Learn the first six recovery principles.
- Maintain employment and meet financial responsibilities.
- Participate in different recovery meeting formats.
- Begin serving as a buddy and positive influence for newer residents.
- Observe an 11:00 PM curfew Monday through Saturday and a 10:00 PM curfew on Sunday.
- Complete a second individual progress review.
Our Goal: Encourage residents to move beyond simply following rules and begin developing genuine accountability, self-awareness, and a desire to help others.
Phase Three — Leadership Through Service
Focus: Brotherhood, Leadership, and Continued Growth
Phase Three is where residents begin putting their recovery experience into action. By this stage, healthy routines should be becoming part of everyday life, and residents are encouraged to lead by example within the recovery community.
This phase emphasizes service, leadership, and continued personal growth as residents strengthen their sobriety and support others who are earlier in their journey.
Phase Three Requirements
- Complete the final 30 recovery meetings of the 90-in-90 commitment.
- Continue actively working with a sponsor, including completing Steps Four and Five.
- Learn the remaining Steps and recovery principles.
- Begin chairing house meetings and participating in service opportunities.
- Mentor and support newer residents.
- Maintain employment, financial responsibility, and community involvement.
- Follow established curfews and demonstrate responsible decision-making.
- Complete a third individual progress review before graduation.
Our Goal: Help residents become positive examples of recovery, understand the value of service, and develop the confidence needed for greater independence.
Phase Four — Graduation and Independent Living
Focus: Freedom, Responsibility, and a New Way of Life
Graduation is an important milestone, but it is not the end of the recovery journey. It represents a new beginning and an opportunity to put everything learned into practice.
By completing the first three phases, residents have demonstrated their commitment to recovery, developed healthy routines, and gained valuable experience in personal responsibility, accountability, and community involvement.
Phase Four — Continued Growth and Expectations
- Continue actively participating in their recovery program.
- Maintain meaningful relationships with sponsors and others in recovery.
- Practice the principles of the 12 Steps in everyday life.
- Serve as mentors and positive examples for newer residents.
- Exercise greater independence while maintaining personal accountability.
- Continue developing financial stability, healthy relationships, and long-term goals.
- Explore new hobbies, friendships, and activities that make life in sobriety enjoyable and fulfilling.
- Consider available independent living opportunities as they work toward their personal goals.
Our Goal: Prepare residents to become responsible, independent, and productive members of society while continuing to embrace the principles of recovery and helping others along the way.
Recovery Is About More Than Staying Sober
At Always Forward Recovery Residence, we understand that recovery requires hard work, honesty, personal responsibility, and commitment. But we also believe it should include laughter, friendship, fellowship, and memorable experiences.
Recovery isn't simply about leaving drugs and alcohol behind. It's about discovering a new way of life, building meaningful relationships, developing confidence, and learning how to enjoy life again.
Our community encourages residents to support one another, develop lasting friendships, participate in positive activities, and experience the rewards of living free from drugs and alcohol.
We aren't simply providing a place to stay. We're building a supportive community where men can rebuild their lives, rediscover their purpose, and create a future worth protecting.
Your past does not have to define your future. Every day is another opportunity to move forward.
Moving Forward Together, One Day at a Time.