(424) 242-1130Sober Living for Men in Lakewood, California
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Why Design for Recovery
A stable recovery environment can make it easier to turn intentions into consistent habits. At Design for Recovery, residents have the opportunity to take responsibility for their recovery while learning how to manage the practical demands of everyday life.
The program provides structure without taking away ownership. Residents are expected to participate, make thoughtful decisions, and contribute to their community while receiving guidance and encouragement along the way.
The Foundation Behind Our Program
Structured LivingClear expectations provide a dependable framework for balancing recovery with work, treatment, meetings, and personal responsibilities.
Meaningful AccountabilityResidents are encouraged to follow through on commitments and recognize how their everyday choices affect the progress they are making.
Recovery-Focused CommunityLiving alongside other men committed to sobriety creates opportunities for encouragement, shared perspective, and connection.
Growth Through IndependenceTaking on greater responsibility over time helps residents become more comfortable managing their schedules, decisions, and lives independently.
Building New Patterns in a Different Environment
The surroundings you return to each day can influence which habits feel easiest to fall back into. Familiar routines and social situations connected to substance use can sometimes make it harder to create meaningful change.
A recovery-focused home offers a different daily context. Residents live with clear expectations, return to an environment where sobriety is understood, and have peers around them who are also working toward healthier lives.
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Meet the Team Behind Design for Recovery
David Beasley
David Beasley is the founder and Program Director of Design for Recovery Sober Living Homes. Drawing from his own recovery experience, he created a structured, recovery-focused environment where men can rebuild their lives through accountability, mentorship, and personal growth.
Matthew McCrystal
Matthew McCrystal oversees the daily operations of Design for Recovery, helping ensure every residence provides a safe, structured, and supportive environment. He brings both professional leadership and lived recovery experience to his role.
What We Offer
Employment Support
Help with resumes, interview preparation, job searches, and maintaining accountability as residents work toward employment goals.
Life Skills
Guidance with organization, communication, planning, household responsibilities, and practical skills for everyday independence.
12-Step Integration
Support for maintaining regular meeting attendance, connecting with a sponsor, and becoming more involved in recovery.
One-on-One Mentoring
Individual guidance for working through challenges, assessing progress, and staying focused on personal goals.
Money Management
Assistance with budgeting, spending decisions, and developing financial habits that support greater stability.
Family Support
Guidance around communication, boundaries, and rebuilding healthier relationships with family and loved ones.
Medication Monitoring
Support with maintaining prescribed medications and coordinating appropriately with healthcare professionals.
Life in Our Sober Living Homes
At Design for Recovery, residents are encouraged to create a routine that works for their individual responsibilities while remaining engaged with the expectations of the home. Work, school, treatment, meetings, exercise, and personal interests can all become part of a balanced schedule.
Lakewood's emphasis on recreation and community can also translate into a broader idea of what residents do with their time. Recovery does not have to revolve around treatment alone.
Inside the home, residents have the opportunity to develop that balance alongside other men in recovery. Over time, managing responsibilities, making time for healthy activities, and staying connected to supportive people can become part of a routine that continues beyond sober living.
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Your Path to Admissions
Talk With Our Admissions Team
Start with a conversation about your recovery, current situation, and what you're looking for in your next living environment. Our team can answer your questions and explain how Design for Recovery may fit into your next step.
Get Clear on the Details
We'll go over current availability, admissions requirements, house expectations, and the move-in process so you know what you're agreeing to before making the transition.
Begin Life in the Home
Once the admissions process is complete, we'll help you prepare for move-in and settle into a structured environment where recovery becomes part of your everyday routine.
In Their Own Words
Hear directly from residents about the experience of building a sober life within a supportive community.
Making the Most of a Sober Lifestyle
Recovery can create opportunities to rethink how you spend your time and what you want your daily life to look like. As stability grows, there can be more room for experiences and priorities that support the life you're trying to build.
Find Healthy Ways to Spend Your Time
Developing interests outside of recovery can make your days feel more balanced and give you activities to look forward to.
Become More Comfortable With Yourself
Spending time without substances can give you the opportunity to understand your preferences, values, and goals more clearly.
Build a Stronger Daily Rhythm
Consistent routines around work, rest, exercise, recovery, and personal responsibilities can make everyday life feel more manageable.
Take Pride in Your Progress
Every responsibility handled, commitment kept, and difficult moment worked through can become evidence of how far you've come.
Why Choose Sober Living Near Lakewood?
Lakewood's residential character and location in the southeast Los Angeles area put residents within reach of Long Beach, Cerritos, Bellflower, Norwalk, and other nearby communities. For men from Lakewood, sober living nearby can provide a supportive change of environment without making it necessary to step away from work, family, treatment, or familiar parts of daily life.
Transportation
Lakewood has access to I-605, I-405, and CA-91, with major local roads including Lakewood Boulevard and Carson Street. Long Beach Transit and other regional bus services provide connections throughout the surrounding area.
Cost of Living
Lakewood has a higher cost of living than the national average. Housing costs are generally higher than in many parts of the country, while remaining within the range seen across many established Southeast Los Angeles communities.
Weather
Lakewood has a warm, relatively dry climate with mild winters and limited summer rainfall. The generally comfortable conditions provide opportunities for outdoor activities and recreation throughout much of the year.
For men from Lakewood, a nearby sober living environment can offer both continuity and change: staying connected to the area while creating a home setting built around recovery.
Typical Drive from Lakewood to Design for Recovery: 31 min approx
Community Services That Support Recovery
Lakewood residents have access to services across the surrounding Southeast Los Angeles area that can support different parts of rebuilding life during recovery. Healthcare, employment, education, financial assistance, and community programs can all play a role in creating greater stability.
Healthcare
| UCI Health — Lakewood | |
| 3700 E South St | |
| (562) 531-2550 |
Education
| Angelo M. Iacoboni Library | |
| 4990 Clark Ave | |
| (562) 866-1777 |
Employment Resources
| Lakewood Army Career Center | |
| 4125 Woodruff Ave | |
| (562) 275-4146 |
Financial Services
| Huntington Bank | |
| 11801 Clifton Blvd |
Community & Social Services
| South County Los Angeles County Children Services | |
| 4060 Watson Plaza Dr | |
| (562) 497-3500 |
| UCI Health — Lakewood | |
| 3700 E South St | |
| (562) 531-2550 |
| Angelo M. Iacoboni Library | |
| 4990 Clark Ave | |
| (562) 866-1777 |
| Lakewood Army Career Center | |
| 4125 Woodruff Ave | |
| (562) 275-4146 |
| Huntington Bank | |
| 11801 Clifton Blvd |
| South County Los Angeles County Children Services | |
| 4060 Watson Plaza Dr | |
| (562) 497-3500 |
Recovery Support Resources in Lakewood
Recovery can become stronger when residents develop connections outside their sober living home. Lakewood and surrounding communities offer access to peer-support organizations and other resources that can complement continued recovery.
Local Sober & Fun Spots Near Lakewood
Lakewood's recreation-focused community provides different ways to stay active and spend time outside the home. Exploring those options can help residents develop interests and routines that make sober free time more rewarding.
Outdoor Activities
| Coyote Creek | |
| Coyote Creek Bikeway |
Fitness & Wellness
| 24 Hour Fitness | |
| 4821 Del Amo Blvd | |
| (562) 630-2668 |
Parks
| San Martin Park | |
| 5231 Ocana Ave | |
| (562) 867-1090 |
Entertainment & Recreation
| Round1 Bowling & Arcade Lakewood Center Mall | |
| 401 Lakewood Blvd | |
| (562) 408-2937 |
Cultural & Social Venues
| Starlight Cinemas Lakewood Center | |
| Lakewood Center, 5200 Faculty Ave | |
| (562) 303-5302 |
| Coyote Creek | |
| Coyote Creek Bikeway |
| 24 Hour Fitness | |
| 4821 Del Amo Blvd | |
| (562) 630-2668 |
| San Martin Park | |
| 5231 Ocana Ave | |
| (562) 867-1090 |
| Round1 Bowling & Arcade Lakewood Center Mall | |
| 401 Lakewood Blvd | |
| (562) 408-2937 |
| Starlight Cinemas Lakewood Center | |
| Lakewood Center, 5200 Faculty Ave | |
| (562) 303-5302 |
Local Public Health Trends in Lakewood
Substance use continues to affect communities throughout Los Angeles County, including the Southeast Los Angeles area. Public health trends provide broader context for the importance of prevention, treatment, overdose response, and ongoing recovery support.
Overdose Deaths
Recent reporting shows 1,784 overdose deaths during the most recent reporting period.
Naloxone Distribution
Public health programs serving the Lakewood area have distributed 22,882 naloxone kits, supporting access to overdose-response resources.
Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
The opioid-related hospitalization rate for the relevant local area is reported at 10.0 per 100k, providing another measure of the impact of opioid use in the community.
Take the Next Step With Support
Recovery can look different from one person to another. What matters is having an environment where you can work through your own goals while continuing to build stability, accountability, and confidence.
If you're considering sober living near Lakewood, our team can help you understand what the next step could look like and whether Design for Recovery fits your needs.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Living in Lakewood
Yes. Lakewood has a strong network of parks, recreation facilities, and community programs, giving residents options for staying active and finding ways to spend free time without substances.
Yes. Residents can maintain employment while living at Design for Recovery. Lakewood's location makes it practical for people whose work is spread across nearby Southeast Los Angeles and Long Beach communities.
Yes. Residents can continue participating in appropriate community, recreational, and personal activities while following the expectations of their sober living home.
Those interests can become part of your routine. Lakewood and the surrounding area offer various opportunities for recreation, while residents can also develop their own healthy activities as part of everyday recovery.
Yes. Residents can continue appropriate outpatient treatment, therapy, and healthcare appointments. Your regular destinations can be discussed with admissions when considering practical transportation needs.
It can be. Sober living provides structure while residents take responsibility for their schedules, commitments, and decisions, giving them an opportunity to practice greater independence before moving into a less structured environment.
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