Beacon of Light: York Chester Recovery House | Sober Living for Men in Gastonia, North Carolina
Beacon of Light: York Chester Recovery House is a men’s sober living home located in downtown Gastonia, North Carolina – just outside of Charlotte, NC. Our first recovery house in the state, the Beacon of Light home is poised to shine bright and lead the way toward recovery. Our mission is to guide our guests from darkness to light. This structured NCARR pending-certified recovery house for men is guided by the NARR principles and is dedicated to the success of sober living guests.
Sober Living in Gastonia, North Carolina
Sober Living Community in North Carolina
Sober living guests in this Greater Charlotte, North Carolina home enjoy a quiet and supportive recovery home community in a beautifully restored Victorian manor, conveniently located in downtown Gastonia, North Carolina. This home is a structured sober living home serving men who are serious about their recovery and building a better life in a sober living setting.
Rooms & Rates

Weekly rate: $180
All-inclusive sober living rent payments are due in a timely manner and are not currently covered by insurance or subsidies. Rent includes:
Urine screen costs
Free high-speed Wi-Fi
On-site coin-op laundry
Move-in deposit: $200
This deposit is due on or before your move-in date. It is only refundable if you complete the intake process, and if you give 30-days’ notice. Please be prepared to meet your financial obligations.
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Recovery Community
This Central North Carolina sober living home offers a large and diverse sober home community. Guests rely on peers in the sober home, as well as trained House Mentors for support, coaching, and encouragement. Guests have engaged in the recovery home community as well as the broader recovery community throughout the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area. Recovery house guests participate in weekly house meetings and community activities both as a home and independently.
Learn more in our article: House Mentors at Vanderburgh Sober Living
Home Leadership - About Beacon of Light Sober Living in North Carolina
This recovery house is operated by Beacon of Light, led by Shaundrika Rutherford. Shaun joins the Vanderburgh Sober Living family with significant experience in human services and strengthening communities. Get to know Shaundrika and learn more about her journey here.
Many Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators – members of the Vanderburgh Sober Living 501(c)3 Foundation’s collaborative membership organization. Independent Chartered Operators meet the same high standards and practices as VSL’s staff-managed homes. To learn more about becoming an independent operator with Vanderburgh Sober Living, please visit Vanderburgh Communities.

Sober Living in Gastonia, near Charlotte, NC

Just west of Charlotte, North Carolina, you will find the growing city of Gastonia. Offering several services to guests in recovery, Gastonia is home to several meetings and support organizations serving men in recovery from addiction. Sober living guests in Gastonia enjoy convenient public transportation, access to services, and high-paying jobs, as well as all of the amenities expected in a growing North Carolina city.