Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida

Fresh Start Ministries of Central Florida is a faith-based organization located in Orlando, Florida. Founded in 1986, the organization employs 10 people and generates revenue exceeding $10,000. Fresh Start Ministries operates a residential substance abuse recovery program for men. The program offers affordable treatment in a structured environment with multiple accountability levels. Residents participate in a full-time, daytime job while undergoing intensive recovery. The program emphasizes a positive, Christ-centered environment to help men change their thought patterns and behaviors associated with substance abuse. Fresh Start Ministries provides an alternative to prison for many of its residents. Counseling programs address the underlying issues that substance abuse often masks. The organization also offers weekly 12-Step support group meetings for families of participants, providing education on addiction, recovery, codependency, and other life-controlling problems. For more information, visit Fresh Start Ministries' website at freshstartministries.com.