A New Beginning a Recovery Facility for Women

A New Beginning is a women-only recovery facility in Florence, Alabama offering residential addiction treatment and sober living in the Shoals region.

The program supports women navigating alcohol and drug addiction, co-occurring disorders and the challenges of early sobriety through recovery education, counseling and community.

Its mission is to provide a loving, nurturing and safe environment where women can build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.

Addiction Recovery for Women

A New Beginning provides a structured, founder-led residential program built specifically for women.

Founder Lucie Bowen is a Certified Addictions Professional and Internationally Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor and she lives on-site to offer hands-on, personal support.

Programming blends recovery basics with practical life rebuilding including relapse prevention, character-building groups and 12-step meetings.

Residents also access anger management, grief and trauma education and HIV/AIDS awareness classes.

Parenting Support and Life Skills

A standout focus of the program is supporting mothers through certified parenting classes and dedicated parenting guidance.

Women also build practical life skills like financial planning, effective communication, daily living and job readiness, giving them tools to rebuild stable, independent lives in recovery.