Covenant House Florida CHAMP in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Covenant House Florida in Fort Lauderdale is a nonprofit residential treatment and support center dedicated to helping youth and young adults ages 18–24 who are experiencing homelessness, trauma, substance use, and mental health challenges. Open 24/7, the facility provides a safe, supportive environment where young people can stabilize, heal, and build toward independence.

The center offers a range of services, beginning with emergency and residential shelter that provides meals, clothing, medical care, and intake assessments within the first 72 hours. For those struggling with addiction, the CHAMP Program delivers a six-week residential substance use intervention with individual, group, and family therapy, relapse prevention strategies, and drug screening. Transitional housing programs, including Rights of Passage and rapid rehousing, extend long-term support by pairing safe living arrangements with case management, life-skills development, and financial planning.

In addition, Covenant House Florida emphasizes career and education support through job readiness classes, GED tutoring, resume assistance, mentorship, transportation help, and access to a professional clothing closet. Its therapeutic approach integrates evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, trauma-informed care, 12-Step facilitation, anger management, and contingency management—ensuring that treatment addresses both immediate needs and long-term recovery goals.