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The things people actually ask us about sober living in Jacksonville — cost, sobriety, work, faith, records, and how long you can stay. If your question isn’t here, just ask.
What is Saved By Grace House?
Saved By Grace House is a Christ-centered shared living home in Jacksonville, Florida for adults who are serious about sobriety, stability, and rebuilding their lives. It is a real house with a real standard — not a treatment center, not a detox facility, and not a clinical program.
How much does it cost to live at Saved By Grace House?
Rent is $600 per month, all-inclusive. That covers a furnished bedroom, all utilities, internet, shared kitchen and laundry, weekly house accountability, help finding and keeping work, and connection to a local church. There are no hidden fees.
Do I have to be sober to move in?
Yes. Saved By Grace House is a sober living home. Residents must be sober at move-in and stay sober while they live here. We are not a detox facility — anyone who still needs medical detox should complete that first, and we are glad to point people toward the right resources in Jacksonville.
Do I have to be a Christian to live here?
No. You do not have to arrive with your faith figured out. Saved By Grace House is a Christ-centered home, so faith is part of daily life here and residents are expected to be part of a local church. Faith is an invitation, never a requirement to get through the door.
Do I have to have a job?
You need to be working or actively looking for work. Employment is one of the fastest ways a person rebuilds confidence, structure, and savings, so we help residents find work and get to it. Full-time school, verified disability, or an approved plan can count in place of a job.
How long can someone stay?
There is no hard deadline. Most residents work through a four-phase plan over roughly six months to a year and leave with savings, steady employment, and a written plan for their next housing. You stay as long as you are working your plan and keeping the house standard.
Do you accept people coming out of incarceration?
Yes. Many residents come to Saved By Grace House from jail, prison, treatment, a shelter, or a season of homelessness. Your record does not disqualify you. What matters is your willingness to work, stay sober, and live by the house standard. Certain offenses are evaluated case by case for the safety of the household.
Can I refer someone — a client, a church member, or a family member?
Yes. Pastors, case managers, probation and reentry officers, treatment discharge planners, and family members are all welcome to start the conversation on someone's behalf. Use the referral form on the Apply page or email savedbygraceministries@outlook.com.
What areas do you serve?
Saved By Grace House is located in Jacksonville, Florida and serves all of Duval County — including Arlington, Southside, Baymeadows, Mandarin, Riverside, Murray Hill, San Marco, the Northside, the Westside and the Beaches — along with Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties.
How is this different from a halfway house?
A halfway house is usually a placement. Saved By Grace House is a household you choose. The difference is the plan: we do not just provide a bed, we help each resident build a written plan covering faith, work, money, relationships, and where they are going next.
Still have a question?
Email savedbygraceministries@outlook.com or call (904) 236-7081. A real person answers, and there’s no wrong question to ask.
Other Ways In
Wherever you’re coming from.
Looking for housing
Start with the application. It takes a few minutes, and a real conversation follows.
Referring someone
Pastors, case managers, reentry officers, discharge planners, and family — you can start it for them.
Wanting to help
Churches, employers, recovery organizations, donors, and neighbors all have a role here.
Ask us anything.
We’d rather answer an honest question today than lose someone to a wrong assumption.