June 1st, 2022
Date and Location TBD Check back later for more details… Justin’s Place is named in honor of Justin Holecek. Justin graduated from St. John Neumann High School in 1997, and the University of Florida in 2002. He was an intelligent young man with a wonderful personality but suffered from the disease of alcoholism. After […]
February 24th, 2022
Join us for the 36th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony on February 24th, 2022. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Ceremony begins promptly at 6 p.m. This event will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live and YouTube for those who cannot join us in person. We look forward to celebrating with you as another class of graduates […]
October 21st, 2021
Join us for the 35th Justin’s Place Recovery Program Graduation Ceremony on October 21, 2021. The doors will open at 5:30 p.m. Ceremony begins promptly at 6 p.m. This event will also be livestreamed on Facebook Live and YouTube for those who cannot join us in person. We look forward to celebrating with you as […]
September 1st, 2021
August 31 marks a somber day for many: International Overdose Awareness Day. St. Matthew’s House mourns the lives of all those lost to overdose, prays for the families and individuals affected by an overdose, and pledges to do our part to continue helping those who struggle with drug addictions and substance abuse. One way St. […]
November 1st, 2018
In the busyness of today’s culture, it’s easy for mealtime to be rushed through, grabbed on the go, or forgotten altogether. But it’s important to remember that mealtime is not simply about the food. It is about sharing our lives together each day. The meal provides an opportunity for fellowship. After everyone is scattered about […]
October 25th, 2018
I’m from Miami, Florida. My dad was a professional baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies. I had a great childhood – actually an unbelievable childhood. I grew up in sports: I played football, baseball, and hockey. I went to the Miami Dolphins games every Sunday and the Miami Hurricane games every Saturday. After retiring from […]
August 6th, 2018
“The doctor told me that if I ever used again I would die. I ended up on life support.” My name is Hollie Zak and I was born in Melbourne Florida. Growing up both of my parents suffered from alcoholism. My dad was a functioning alcoholic. My mother not so much. She left my […]
May 9th, 2018
Many thanks to Hayley Milon and WINK news for this thoughtful piece on Nick M., one of our Justin’s Place Recovery Program graduates and proud business owner.
August 24th, 2017
The idea behind the St. Matthew’s House Band runs deeper than just the music; it’s really another channel that Justin’s Place provides for spiritual connection and personal growth. Throughout the program, residents learn how to use their God-given talents again, often which they have squandered for years. So many positive outlets are rediscovered like exercising, […]
June 28th, 2017
On June 19, the Justin’s Place Recovery Program celebrated their 22nd graduation ceremony at Moorings Presbyterian Church in Naples. The second Justin’s Place graduation this year saw 21 people graduate from the program, and featured an opening trio of songs by the Justin’s Place Choir. Vann Ellison, president and CEO of St. Matthew’s House, delivered […]