VSL Chartered Recovery Residence
Spirit of Compassion Sober House — Sober Living for Men in Fort Pierce, FL
Certified sober living for men in Fort Pierce, FL, in a six-bed executive-style home on a lakefront lot in a bird sanctuary. Shared rooms are $225 a week and the private room is $350, utilities included.
Fort Pierce, Florida
About Spirit of Compassion Sober House
Spirit of Compassion Sober House is sober living for men in Fort Pierce, Florida, a single-story lakefront home in a quiet neighborhood that sits inside a bird sanctuary. Only six men live here, in three bedrooms with two bathrooms; one bed is a private room and five are shared. Out back is a large yard with a firepit, swing chairs, patio seating and fishing access, and residents can feed the turtles and fish. The house is certified and furnished, with WiFi and laundry.
Operated by Spirit of Compassion, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit chartered through the Vanderburgh Sober Living network, the program pays particular attention to veterans, professionals and court-referred men. The on-site house manager, who serves as the House Mentor, has more than 25 years of sobriety. Expectations are firm: twelve-step meetings and a sponsor are required, the weekly house meeting is mandatory, and urine and breath tests come at random. Cleanliness is a house standard, and residents connect with the wider Treasure Coast recovery community.
Rates shown are current and all-inclusive. Confirm the figure for your room type on your phone screen.
Rates updated October 11, 2026
Apply NowSomeone will call you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours.
Sober Living Costs and What’s Included
Rent at Spirit of Compassion Sober House starts at $225 a week or $900 a month and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. To move in you need $375: the first week plus the $150 deposit.
| Item | Amount | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly rent | $225 | Every week |
| Monthly rent | $900 | Every month |
| Move-in deposit | $150 | Once, at move-in |
| Minimum funds at move-in | $375 | At move-in (first week plus deposit) |
Rent is due in advance and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. Nothing on that list is billed separately.
The deposit is paid once, at move-in, and is separate from your first week's rent. The minimum shown above is both together.
Rates updated October 11, 2026
Private and Shared Rooms
Spirit of Compassion Sober House offers comfortable, all-inclusive sober living for men in a fully furnished, low-density home with space for only six residents. Each resident chooses between a private single room or a shared room, allowing men to select the arrangement that best fits their recovery goals and budget.
All-inclusive rent is due in a timely manner and is not currently covered by insurance or subsidies. Rent includes:
- Weekly rate of $225 for a shared room
- Monthly rate of $900 for a shared room
- Urine screen and drug-testing costs
- Free high-speed WiFi
- On-site laundry with washer and dryer
- All utilities and household amenities
There is no intake fee to move in. Please be prepared to meet your financial obligations so you can focus fully on your recovery.
House Details at a Glance
- Private Rooms
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Premium Cable
- Storage
- Laundry
- Computer Station
- Job Opportunities
- Transportation
- Local Recovery Resources
- Counseling
- Grocery and Pharmacy
- Parks and Recreation
Photos of Spirit of Compassion Sober House
Inside Spirit of Compassion Sober House in Fort Pierce, FL.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can live at Spirit of Compassion Sober House?
Adults in recovery who are ready for a structured, substance-free house. This home serves men in Fort Pierce, Florida. Most guests arrive from treatment or from another recovery residence, but that is not a requirement.
What does it cost to move in?
The move-in deposit is $150, paid once. Weekly rent is confirmed on your phone screen.
Is this home certified?
Yes. It is a certified recovery residence under Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR), Florida's NARR affiliate, and it also operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation.
Where is the home?
Fort Pierce, FL. The exact street address is shared after your phone screen, which is how we protect the privacy of the people living here.
What is included in the rent?
Utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening are all covered by the weekly rate. There is no separate bill for any of them.
How soon can I move in?
Apply online and someone calls you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours. Availability changes daily, so the call is where you find out what is actually open.
Life in Sober Living: Structure and Peer Support
Six men share Spirit of Compassion, a quiet house in a bird sanctuary on the north side of Fort Pierce. The back yard runs down to the water, where guests can feed the turtles, fish and other wildlife. The operator, Santiago Vazquez, is an Army veteran with three deployments and a Certified Recovery Residence Administrator, and the house serves veterans, professionals and court-referred men.
Expect a full program from the first week. Participation in 12-step meetings is mandatory, and each guest works with a sponsor. Weekly house meetings, shared chores and a fixed daily routine fill out the structure, and urine and breath testing follow clear rules with known consequences. A House Mentor lives at Spirit of Compassion with the men. The house stays clean and calm, and guests are expected to keep it that way.
What a Week in Fort Pierce Sober Living Looks Like
- Mandatory 12-step participation With a sponsor for every guest
- Urine and breath testing Under clearly stated rules
- Run by an Army veteran and CRRA Who serves veterans, professionals and court-referred men
- A bird-sanctuary setting With a back yard on the water
- A House Mentor on site Plus weekly house meetings
Florida Certification and Standards
FARR Certification
Spirit of Compassion Sober House is a certified sober living residence, which means it meets rigorous standards for safety, structure, and accountability. All VSL homes adhere to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and, where applicable, recognised certifying organisations such as FARR.
VSL Charter
This sober house is operated by Spirit of Compassion. Some Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. A charter means the home operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and carries the support of the wider VSL network.
What Men in Our Homes Say
Residents, families and neighbours of Vanderburgh Sober Living homes.
Vanderburgh was a lifesaver for me. Real recovery with real people. A great group of guys, and thank you so much for the work you do.
Your home has been a lifesaver for me and many people I have met in this house. This is real recovery and it's focused on what really matters, which is the health and safety and recovery of everyone here.
You guys are amazing. I am so happy to help lead a recovery community that really focuses on real recovery.
Shared with permission. Last names withheld.
Home Leadership: Spirit of Compassion
Spirit of Compassion Sober House is operated by Santiago Vazquez, a dedicated recovery housing operator committed to creating safe, structured, and supportive environments for men in recovery. A Certified Recovery Residence Administrator (CRRA) and Army veteran with three deployments, Santiago combines military leadership with recovery expertise to deliver high standards of care and mentorship.
Spirit of Compassion was established to provide a nurturing, disciplined, and supportive recovery environment for men committed to lasting sobriety, with a specialized focus on serving veterans as well as professionals and court-referred individuals. Guided by core values of accountability, structure, compassion, leadership, and excellence, the program offers a structured path toward independence, employment readiness, and full community reintegration.
Get to know Santiago and learn more about his journey here.
Santiago Vazquez works closely with residents and community partners to provide a home environment that fosters personal growth, independence, and long-term recovery success. Please visit our charter membership page for more information on how to become a sober living Operator.
Recovery in Fort Pierce, Florida
Around Spirit of Compassion Sober House
Spirit of Compassion Sober House is on Doris Drive in the Lakewood Park area north of Fort Pierce. A Dollar General on North Boulevard covers basics and is about 0.5 miles away, roughly a 9-minute walk. Lakewood Park Regional Park, with ball fields, trails and a pool, is about 1.2 miles on foot. For a full grocery run, the Winn-Dixie on North Kings Highway is about 2.9 miles. The Lakewood Park Branch Library on Santa Barbara Drive is about 2.6 miles from the house.
Clinical and outpatient services
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee describes itself as the region's most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency. Services include crisis intervention, a mobile response team and adult substance use treatment. Its Fort Pierce campus is on West Midway Road. Emergency and hospital care is at HCA Florida Lawnwood Hospital on South 23rd Street, a Level II trauma center that also lists mental health services. To compare other funded providers in St. Lucie County, use the SEFBHN provider locator.
Peer support and fellowship groups
The St. Lucie Intergroup publishes the county AA meeting list, including a monthly printed guide, and staffs a 24-hour hotline at 772-873-9299 from its office on East Prima Vista Boulevard in Port St. Lucie. Narcotics Anonymous meetings across the state, including the Treasure Coast, can be searched through the Florida Region of NA meeting finder.
Recovery centers and community events
The intergroup site also posts St. Lucie area AA events and notes that District 6 holds its business meeting on the second Tuesday of each month in Fort Pierce.
Community and quality of life
Area Regional Transit is fare-free, with eight bus routes, on-demand microtransit and door-to-door paratransit for eligible riders. CareerSource Research Coast has a Fort Pierce career center on Okeechobee Road for job searches, training and reemployment assistance applications. On North Hutchinson Island, Fort Pierce Inlet State Park has a half-mile beach, hiking trails and fishing at the inlet.
Ways to Pay for Sober Living in Fort Pierce
Most guests pay for sober living themselves, weekly or monthly. Rent is not currently covered by insurance or state subsidy. There are still more ways to cover it than most people expect, and the three below are the ones that come up most often. If money is the only thing standing between you and a bed, say so on the application. We would rather have that conversation than lose you to it.
Private Pay
Paying yourself is the most common route. Rent is all-inclusive: utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening all come out of the weekly rate, so there is no second bill to plan around. Most guests cover it from wages, and the house schedule is built to make that possible.
Family Support
Families often cover the first few weeks while a guest gets back to work. That is a normal way to start, and nobody here will treat it as unusual. A parent, partner or sibling can pay the deposit and rent directly, and we will walk them through the house rules, the schedule, and what to expect in the first month.
One thing to be clear about: the agreement is with the guest, not with the family.
Grants & Scholarships
Some states fund recovery housing directly, through scholarships, bed subsidies, or reentry grants run by state agencies and nonprofits. The money is limited and the programs change, so ask early instead of assuming there is nothing. Put it on your application if you need help with funding.
Grants & scholarships in FloridaNot sure how you’ll cover it? Apply anyway — the phone screen is the right place to talk it through.
Apply to Spirit of Compassion Sober House
Apply online; someone will call you to conduct a phone screen usually within a few hours.
Other VSL Chartered Homes Near Fort Pierce
Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators. From day one you get the training, the operating systems, the brand, a Sober House Directory listing and a network of operators who have already done it.
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