Easy Steps to Your New Beginning

Welcome to Your Next Chapter

New Jernie Home in Bakersfield is a sober living transitional home offering safe, structured recovery housing, life skills training, job readiness support, and aftercare planning, led by owner Jo Perez-Leon and staffed with CPR, First Aid, and Naloxone trained team members. Applying here means more than just filling out paperwork - it is about stepping into a warm, understanding community where everyone respects each other's recovery journey. It is normal to feel nervous, hopeful, or unsure. Here, you will find people who get it - folks working through their own challenges, sharing meals, daily routines, and honest encouragement. The house feels more like a family, blending the strengths of everyone's background and culture, and creating space for kindness, respect, and open conversation. House guidelines are clear and supportive, giving you a sense of safety and real structure. If you want a place that truly values your experience, supports your goals, and helps you build confidence for independent life, you will find it here. You are welcome to begin this new part of your journey in an environment that truly cares about your success.