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Local Non-Profit Opens New Men’s Sober Living Home, Offering Hope and Healing

A local non-profit organization, Door to Serenity, has opened a new men’s sober living home in Mobile, Alabama, aiming to provide a supportive environment for those seeking recovery from addiction.

Key Takeaways

Door to Serenity, founded in 2019, focuses on helping individuals achieve sobriety regardless of their background.
The new facility can accommodate 18 residents and is the second men’s home opened by the organization.
The community has shown strong support, including donations like a golf cart for residents.

A Personal Mission

Door to Serenity was founded by Lisa Teggart, who has a deeply personal connection to the cause. Teggart, a person in long-term recovery, was inspired to start the organization after her sister’s tragic overdose. This loss motivated her to create a space where others could find the help and support they need to overcome addiction.

Growing Need for Sober Living Homes

According to the National Center for Drug Abuse Statistics, over 70,000 drug overdose deaths occur in the U.S. every year. Recognizing the urgent need for more sober living facilities, Teggart opened the first men’s home in 2020, followed by a women’s home shortly after. The demand for these homes has been so high that a third facility became necessary.

The New Facility

The new men’s sober living home, which opened in the first week of August, is a yellow, two-story, seven-bedroom house on Providence Street. It can accommodate up to 18 residents and has already welcomed 13 individuals within its first week and a half of operation. This brings the total number of individuals housed by Door to Serenity to 31 across three homes.

Community Support

The local community has embraced Door to Serenity’s mission. One neighbor even donated a golf cart to help residents travel to morning and evening Alcoholics Anonymous meetings. This kind of support is invaluable for the residents, who are in various stages of recovery.

Resident Experiences

For residents like Coby Bell, the new home is a blessing. “Honestly, I think it’s Godsent,” Bell said. “I think it’s divine order that’s anointed, or whatever you want to call it. Because it just comes at a place. God brings people here, all kinds of people. Hurting people that need healing and love, and we’ve got enough of it.”

Door to Serenity continues to offer hope and healing to those in need, making a significant impact on the community and the lives of its residents.