Residential Care

Offering residential assistance and wraparound services to help individuals stabilize and rebuild their lives.  

Shelters

As the only facilities of their kind in Collier County, the Campbell Lodge and Immokalee Friendship House provide critical resources to men, women and children experiencing homelessness. Our shelter network includes dormitory-style housing for unaccompanied adults and private family units for parents with children.

Rather than simply offering short-term relief, St. Matthew’s House and its partners work to facilitate holistic rehabilitation and lasting change. Our shelters meet basic needs while providing access to medical and mental health care, job training and placement, educational opportunities, benefits enrollment, life-skills, financial literacy, spiritual development, legal assistance, and more. By leveraging these resources, our shelter residents begin moving from crisis towards stability and ultimately reach their full potential as contributors to our community.

Each year, the St. Matthew’s House shelter network serves more than 1,100 men, women and children experiencing homelessness in Southwest Florida.

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Addiction Recovery

After several years of operating shelters in Southwest Florida, it became clear that substance abuse was one of the leading causes of homelessness. In response, St. Matthew’s House in partnership with the Holecek Family Foundation established the Justin’s Place® Recovery Program to provide long-term, faith-based, affordable recovery services.

Justin’s Place is designed to empower participants to find freedom from their addiction. Spanning twelve months, the residential program integrates the 12 Steps, Biblical principles, and peer accountability. Through counseling, case management, peer support, and work therapy, participants begin moving from a position of crisis and instability to one of sobriety and restoration. Justin’s Place also includes intentional education and support for the families of our participants. Upon graduation, the alumni association continues to provide support, community connection, and healthy social activities.

Each year, Justin’s Place provides residential recovery services to more than 312 individuals.

Family Restoration

The Justin’s Place Recovery Program emphasizes family restoration, recognizing that healing extends beyond the individual in our care. Our dedicated Director of Family Restoration facilitates the reunification process, working closely with Justin’s Place participants and their loved ones to rebuild trust and relationships. Through personalized counseling and support, we guide families in navigating the challenges of recovery together. This holistic approach not only aids in the individual’s recovery journey but also strengthens the entire family, fostering long-term sobriety and healthier, more supportive home environments.

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Congratulations to Bianca and Selina on recently receiving a Core Value Award! 👏

Bianca and Selina processed over 16,000 gifts during our second quarter! Their supervisor says she’s proud of their hard work and commitment to excellence.

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Video Reels With support from our community partners, GL Homes and Youth Haven, 22‑year‑old Dezeree received a shopping spree to shop at our thrift stores and help in her transition into her own living space. 🤗

Dezeree has dreams of becoming a nurse and helping people, and this marks the first step of the next chapter of her life. We’re so proud to walk alongside her on her journey! 💙

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✨ Join us for an unforgettable night of music and purpose on Friday, February 27, 2026! ✨

Experience An Inspirational Evening with André Knevel — a stunning organ concert and reception supporting St. Matthew’s House.

🎟️ VIP & General Admission tickets are available now! Link in bio.
Video Reels Thank you to everyone who joined us in celebrating the one year anniversary of our Fort Myers Shelter for Women & Children!

We are so grateful to be working alongside such wonderful #CommunityPartners who are dedicated to make a difference for these women and children.

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Video Reels Every face has a story. 💛

Watch this powerful moment and see how lives are being transformed every day at St. Matthew’s House.

Discover more stories of transformation through our Faces Beyond Homelessness art exhibit. Link in bio!

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Carousel Birthday smiles all around! 🥳 

Last week we celebrated the first birthday of our Fort Myers Shelter for Women & Children, and it was a beautiful celebration of what community can do.

A huge thank‑you to our incredible community partners—especially Next Level Church—for showing up, giving back, and helping create pathways for our residents. 💛 

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Join us in congratulating John who was recently presented with a Core Value Award! 👏

Through his role, he has displayed a willingness to help the facilities team, demonstrated excellence with his enthusiastic attitude and a God-honoring approach to any task.

“I am blessed to work with him and his team daily,” said a coworker.

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