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Why Design for Recovery
Choosing a men's sober living program is about more than finding a place to live. It's about joining a community that encourages accountability, personal growth, and the daily habits that support lasting recovery.
The Foundation Behind Our Program
Structured LivingConsistent routines and clear expectations help create stability and make healthy habits easier to maintain.
Meaningful AccountabilityResidents are encouraged to take ownership of their recovery while receiving guidance from staff and peers.
Recovery-Focused CommunityLiving alongside other men with shared goals creates connection, encouragement, and mutual support throughout recovery.
Growth Through IndependenceEvery step is designed to help residents build confidence, strengthen life skills, and prepare for independent living.
Creating Distance From Everyday Triggers
Recovery often begins with creating distance from the routines and environments that may have contributed to substance use. A structured setting provides the opportunity to establish healthier habits while focusing on long-term recovery.
For men coming from Commerce, sober living offers a balance between remaining connected to work, family, and everyday responsibilities while building consistency within a recovery-focused community.
Living alongside peers who share similar goals provides accountability, encouragement, and support throughout every stage of recovery.

Take a Look Inside Our Sober Living Homes
The People Behind the Program

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
For many residents, going back to work is the first concrete sign that things are shifting. We help with the practical side (resumes, interviews, job searching) and back it with daily accountability that keeps the process moving.

Life and Recovery Skills
Recovery holds up better when day-to-day life feels manageable. Through house structure, shared responsibilities, and accountability from housemates, residents build habits like budgeting and consistency that early sobriety depends on.

12-Step Programming
Our houses are structured around 12-Step principles. We support residents in finding a sponsor, attending meetings, and applying those values in daily life, not treating them as separate.

One-on-One Mentoring
Each resident also gets individual mentor time, space to work through what's actually happening beneath the daily structure, beyond simple rule compliance.

Money Management
Money stress is a quiet but common reason people fall off track. Residents build real financial habits here, budgeting, saving, designed to hold up after they've moved on from the house.

Family Services
We recognize recovery involves more than just the resident. We help families understand what real support looks like right now, and how to stay involved without hovering.

Medication Monitoring
For residents on medication, staying consistent matters. We help track schedules and maintain the connection to clinicians so existing treatment stays on course.

Life in Our Sober Living Homes
Life at Design for Recovery combines structure with the flexibility to continue moving forward. Many residents balance recovery with work, outpatient treatment, education, or other personal goals while building routines that support lasting sobriety.
Daily life includes recovery meetings, shared responsibilities, mentorship, and meaningful connections with peers. These experiences help residents develop habits and confidence they can carry into independent living.
Being part of a recovery-focused community also provides encouragement and accountability throughout every stage of the journey.
Explore Our Sober Living Homes
Getting Started
The Initial Call
Before anything else, we want to understand where things stand, for you, or someone you're reaching out on behalf of. Admissions will talk through what kind of structure and support would genuinely help.
Confirming the Fit
We'll walk through cost, logistics, and what's included in your stay, so nothing about move-in is unexpected. From there, we identify what matters most: job support, daily accountability, or structure built around meetings.
Your First Days
Once it's a fit, we cover exactly what move-in day looks like: housemates, a full tour, expectations laid out clearly. Most residents settle in within the first few days.
In Their Own Words
Alumni share what changed for them during their time with Design for Recovery.

Long-term recovery is strengthened through consistent routines, supportive relationships, and an environment that encourages positive change.
Build Healthy Habits
Create routines that support recovery while balancing work, personal responsibilities, and self-care.
Stay Accountable
Living alongside peers with shared goals encourages responsibility, encouragement, and continued personal growth.
Prepare for Independent Living
Build the confidence and life skills needed to transition into independent living while maintaining recovery.
Strengthen Your Support Network
Develop lasting relationships with mentors, sponsors, housemates, and the wider recovery community.
Why Choose Sober Living Near Commerce?
Choosing sober living near Commerce allows you to stay connected to work, family, and your community while recovering in a structured environment. Many residents continue commuting to Commerce, Montebello, East Los Angeles, Downey, and Downtown Los Angeles while building healthier routines that support long-term sobriety.
Transportation
Commerce offers convenient access to Interstate 5, Interstate 710, State Route 60, and Washington Boulevard, making it easier to travel throughout Southeast Los Angeles for work, outpatient treatment, recovery meetings, and family commitments.
Cost of Living
Commerce provides convenient access to major employment centers and regional shopping destinations while being surrounded by established residential communities. Choosing sober living nearby allows residents to remain close to these opportunities while benefiting from a structured recovery environment.
Weather
Commerce enjoys Southern California's mild climate, making it easy to stay active throughout the year. Spending time outdoors, exercising, and maintaining healthy routines can become valuable parts of everyday recovery.
Our goal isn't to separate you from your community but to provide enough distance from unhealthy routines while keeping the people, opportunities, and responsibilities that matter within reach.
Typical Drive from Commerce to Design for Recovery: 25–35 minutes approx
Community Services That Support Recovery
Recovery extends beyond sober living. Commerce and the surrounding communities offer a variety of services that can help residents continue building stability throughout their recovery journey.
Education
| Rosewood Neighborhood Library (Main) | |
| 5655 Jillson St | |
| (323) 722-6660 |
Employment Resources
| HR Direct Services, Inc. | |
| 5900 S Eastern Ave Suite 119 | |
| (626) 474-2462 |
Financial Services
| City National Bank | |
| 5601 E Slauson Ave Suite 100 |
Community & Social Services
| CONASUPO | |
| 2728 Supply Ave | |
| (714) 597-2049 |
| Rosewood Neighborhood Library (Main) | |
| 5655 Jillson St | |
| (323) 722-6660 |
| HR Direct Services, Inc. | |
| 5900 S Eastern Ave Suite 119 | |
| (626) 474-2462 |
| City National Bank | |
| 5601 E Slauson Ave Suite 100 |
| CONASUPO | |
| 2728 Supply Ave | |
| (714) 597-2049 |

Recovery Support Resources in Commerce
Commerce residents have access to recovery meetings and peer support throughout the surrounding area, helping individuals stay connected at every stage of recovery.
Local Sober & Fun Spots Near Commerce
Building a fulfilling life in recovery also means finding healthy ways to spend your time. Commerce and nearby communities offer plenty of opportunities to stay active, explore, and connect with others in substance-free environments.
Fitness & Wellness
| FUSION Performing Dance Academy | |
| 1260 Goodrich Blvd | |
| (323) 386-4315 |
Parks
| Rosewood Park | |
| 5600 Harbor St | |
| (323) 887-4427 |
Cultural & Social Venues
| Regency Commerce | |
| 950 Goodrich Blvd | |
| (877) 569-6675 |
| FUSION Performing Dance Academy | |
| 1260 Goodrich Blvd | |
| (323) 386-4315 |
| Rosewood Park | |
| 5600 Harbor St | |
| (323) 887-4427 |
| Regency Commerce | |
| 950 Goodrich Blvd | |
| (877) 569-6675 |
Local Public Health Trends in Commerce
Substance use continues to affect the Commerce community, highlighting the importance of accessible treatment, overdose prevention, and long-term recovery support. These public health trends provide local context while reinforcing why continued structure and community remain so valuable after treatment.
Overdose Deaths
In Commerce, recent reporting shows 1,784 overdose deaths in the most recent reporting period, highlighting why relapse prevention and daily structure continue to matter.
Naloxone Distribution
Public health programs serving Commerce have distributed 22,882 naloxone kits, demonstrating the continued importance of overdose response resources within the community.
Opioid-Related Hospitalizations
The opioid-related hospitalization rate in Commerce is reported at 10.0 per 100k, reflecting how substance use can continue to result in serious medical emergencies.
Recovery Starts With One Decision
Taking the next step doesn't mean putting your life on hold. Many men from Commerce choose sober living because it allows them to continue working, stay connected with family, and build healthier routines in a structured environment.
Whether you're leaving treatment or simply know it's time for a different path, Design for Recovery provides the accountability, community, and support to help you move forward with confidence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Many residents continue commuting to Commerce for work while living in our sober living homes and participating in their recovery program.
No. Our sober living homes are located nearby, allowing residents to remain close to Commerce while benefiting from a structured recovery environment outside of familiar surroundings.
Our homes are within a convenient driving distance of Commerce, making it practical to commute for work, outpatient treatment, family visits, and other important commitments.
Yes. Many residents continue attending therapy, outpatient programs, and medical appointments in Commerce while living in our homes.
Absolutely. Many residents maintain regular contact with loved ones, and healthy family involvement is encouraged whenever it supports their recovery goals.
Choosing sober living nearby allows you to remain connected to work, family, and your community while creating healthy distance from the routines or environments that may have contributed to substance use.
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