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Recovery Home Opens in Naples

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The David Lawrence Center, a mental health organization in Naples, just opened a six-bed recovery residence for men called Hope Home, also in Naples. It will help address the shortage of certified recovery homes in Collier County, the Naples Daily News reports. Certified recovery homes offer affordable rent and support such as recovery meetings for residents. Any men willing to commit to sobriety and follow the rules of the house are welcome to apply to live at Hope Home.

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