How big is Awakenings?
21 apartments

What is the average age of those who come to you for help?
Our residents range in age from 18 to 58, and the average age is 35.

How long has Awakenings been helping women achieve long-term recovery?
8 years

Are all your staff member women?
Yes, every member of our staff is a woman, most of whom will be living right along with you.

Will there be someone assigned to help me get settled when I arrive?
You will be assigned a Big Sister who will help you through every phase of your recovery process.

What distinguished your program from others?
We are a close-knit community, offering a structured program in one of the most beautiful places to live in the entire country.

What do your services include?
Our services include transportation to meetings, the availability of licensed therapists for optional individual sessions, resident financial management, medication safekeeping, and planned activities and outings.

How much does it cost to live at Awakenings?
Rent is $185 per week.

How far are you from the beach?
Awakenings is 3 miles from the beach.

How far are you from Florida Atlantic University?
We are 1 miles from FAU.

Is there mass transit close by?
Our area is served by a dependable bus line, supplemented by Tri-Rail, a rail system that shuttles thousands of South Floridians daily between Fort Worth and
Miami, servicing every key community, and airport, along the way.

Why is Awakenings located where it is?
South Florida offers more than beautiful weather the year round. It has large concentration of support programs and a thriving job market. It also offers a great quality of life, rich with social activity and cultural events.

Are there many 12-step programs available in the area?
Good questions, since 12-steps meetings are critical to your transition from treatment to independence. Within close proximity to Awakenings, there are over six hundred 12-step meetings a week!

How long does it take to go through a 12-steps program?
It really depends on you, with the help of your sponsor, who will guide you through the steps.