STARTS WITH LOVE

The Saguaro House

Strengthen Your Road to Recovery at the Saguaro House

Great neighborhood in north Gilbert

A clean and safe home

5 Bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms

A pool and relaxing backyard

Computer and internet access available

Starts With Love Testimonies

Thank you —for everything. It all starts with love, and that’s exactly what I felt here. I truly consider myself a success story. Saguaro House was exactly what I needed in early sobriety —a solid stepping stone before re-entering the “real world.” It gave me structure, support, and...
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Nicholas V
Thank you—for everything. It all starts with love, and that’s exactly what I felt here. I truly consider myself a success story. Saguaro House was exactly what I needed in early sobriety—a solid stepping stone before re-entering the “real world.” It gave me structure, support, and the space to grow. I’m confident in the habits and mindset I’ve built to maintain long-term sobriety. I’m not cocky—just grounded. I’m still nervous at times, but I think that’s healthy. Staying aware of life’s curveballs keeps me sharp, humble, and ready. I’ll absolutely encourage others to reach out to you if they’re in need. This place changes lives. It changed mine.
Nicholas V
I spent 14 months there, and it was by far the best sober living I’ve ever been to. Stefanie is extremely unique in the industry with how much she cares about everyone on a personal level. She truly only wants the best for people and to help them get and maintain sobriety. I have nothing but...
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TJ
I spent 14 months there, and it was by far the best sober living I’ve ever been to. Stefanie is extremely unique in the industry with how much she cares about everyone on a personal level. She truly only wants the best for people and to help them get and maintain sobriety. I have nothing but great things to say about the place and the program. I have referred people there and it is the only place I recommend to others. Most places are fixated on the ROI and the financial aspect. I never once felt that there. I struggled with staying sober for 15 years, it wasn’t until I went there that I managed to get and stay sober. Thank you for everything Stefanie.
TJ

My experience at the Saguaro House was life changing as it taught me patience, resilience, & compassion for one another. I stayed at the house for almost 2 and a half years and luckily I got the help and support I needed not only from peers & family but from the owner,...

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Hunter D

My experience at the Saguaro House was life changing as it taught me patience, resilience, & compassion for one another. I stayed at the house for almost 2 and a half years and luckily I got the help and support I needed not only from peers & family but from the owner, Stefanie as well, which was good and I’m very grateful for that. Anyone considering moving in I would recommend it if you're serious about getting clean and sober.

Hunter D
I have been at Starts with Love house for 5 months now. I couldn’t ask for a better living situation. Stefanie and Aaron (the owners), are the best. The house is beautiful and my life is becoming beautiful again too. After many years in prison and on drugs it’s so nice to be surrounded by...
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Jason Q
I have been at Starts with Love house for 5 months now. I couldn’t ask for a better living situation. Stefanie and Aaron (the owners), are the best. The house is beautiful and my life is becoming beautiful again too. After many years in prison and on drugs it’s so nice to be surrounded by people focused on having a better life and helping others to do the same! If you are looking for a safe place and are serious about your recovery, this is the place to be!!
Jason Q
I have been residing at Starts With Love Saguaro House for three weeks now. The house manager has been exceptionally helpful and supportive in addressing any accommodations or requests. Stefanie, the owner, is highly attentive to any concerns or issues that arise, visiting often to check on supplies and offer opportunities for discussion. In addition to our weekly Sunday house ...
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Jorge S
I have been residing at Starts With Love Saguaro House for three weeks now. The house manager has been exceptionally helpful and supportive in addressing any accommodations or requests. Stefanie, the owner, is highly attentive to any concerns or issues that arise, visiting often to check on supplies and offer opportunities for discussion. In addition to our weekly Sunday house meetings, where residents check in with one another, the environment fosters ongoing support. This is my first experience with recovery programs, but the Starts With Love Saguaro House has proven to be an invaluable resource in my journey. The residents are committed to their own recovery and readily assist others in theirs. I highly recommend Saguaro House to anyone seeking to begin their sobriety recovery
Jorge S
I am a previous resident of the Starts With Love, clean and sober housing. I first remember meeting Stefanie and Aaron during a tour of their beautiful home. I was fresh out of treatment and very picky about housing. From the very beginning, they were very welcoming with support and love. I moved in...
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Monica J.
I am a previous resident of the Starts With Love, clean and sober housing. I first remember meeting Stefanie and Aaron during a tour of their beautiful home. I was fresh out of treatment and very picky about housing. From the very beginning, they were very welcoming with support and love. I moved in the day after my tour. While living in their program I found so much support. All the house members were welcoming and caring, and we were a big family very quickly. I have missed the sense of security for many years during my addiction, so having comfort in the place I called home was joyful. While living there I got Covid and spent Christmas with one house member, shortly after I lost my best friend, Janna, to Covid. I have never experienced something so tragic and got through it clean and sober. I am truly grateful for Stefanie and the members of the house who sat with me and didn’t let me go through that alone. I moved out a few weeks later only because my son was returning to me and I could not have him live there. It's not for children. If children could be approved, I know I would still live there today. I would recommend this program to anyone willing to give their recovery 100%.
Monica J.

I want to say Thank You for giving me the opportunity to stay at the house. It was a very positive experience for me, and the things I learned while I was there, have helped me to grow in many different aspects. It helped me to become, and be, in a very comfortable place in my life ...

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Eli M

I want to say Thank You for giving me the opportunity to stay at the house. It was a very positive experience for me, and the things I learned while I was there, have helped me to grow in many different aspects. It helped me to become, and be, in a very comfortable place in my life early in my recovery. The people that I became friends with and shared the experience with, while I was living there, had, and have, a very profound impact on me. Thank You for having the foundation that you have, that made that possible for me on my journey. I will never forget it! And Thank You for all the support that you were able to give me and for being so understanding of the things I went through, while I was there!

Eli M

I will never forget the day I called Stefanie Womble, owner, and creator of the Starts With Love Foundation. Coming into her sober living home, I was embraced with a smile and conversation that would start a fire in my soul! I was amazed at the location and design, & vibe!...

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Kevin M

I will never forget the day I called Stefanie Womble, owner, and creator of the Starts With Love Foundation. Coming into her sober living home, I was embraced with a smile and conversation that would start a fire in my soul! I was amazed at the location and design, & vibe! The home is amazing! The men and women that were already on their way with sobriety and a plan, took my weakness and fear and showed me that I was enough! Rooms are spacious, clean, and organized! I am a huge foodie and cooking for people has always been my jam! So the kitchen space was big enough for us to move and groove & was the main space to hang and learn about each other! Eating, talking, morning coffee, and meditations are the norm! The huge pool space and yard out back were a great way to unwind and relax! Programming was pretty easy to navigate with our weekly requirements of meetings using a very modern EHR. Staff was able to allow us the freedom to choose from hundreds of meetings during the week both online and in person. Learning to identify with life and my challenge of separating myself from everything I knew wasn’t as hard as I thought. Beginning each day and looking at myself and who I no longer wanted to be was easy being under the supervision of a house of equally challenging personalities looking to become more alive! I highly recommend this program and vision! It continues to be a success because the people that come through here know the moment they arrive that this is a home with a heart that gets the work done! I always wanted to do something that no one else could do, the way no one else can do it! NOW I AM!!! It always starts with love and with her that love continues today as many pass through these doors on their way to a better life! It might even be you that finds it!!! Thanks so much.

Kevin M

Every come back story needs a place to start.

Let’s face it, getting back on your feet again is hard. This is why we’re ready to help with Financial Assistance, Recovery Assistance, Job Training, and LIfe Skills.

Financial Resources

Most of our residents have never been taught how to manage their money. We’re here to help.

Job Search Training

Finding a job can be tough, but doing it without a strong resume and interview skills is nearly impossible.

Recovery Assistance

Whether it’s recovering from addiction, abuse or trauma, we guide you to the resources you need.

Building Life Skills

Putting things together takes new and better life skills. Our home will help you with that.

TRANSITIONAL HOUSING IN GILBERT

Getting Started Is Easy.
Just 1, 2, 3

Sometimes that first step is hard. We make it friendly and easy. It’s a 3-Step Plan to get you back on the road to rebuilding your life. 

Step 1: Apply for Housing

Fill out our quick online application to determine your eligibility.

Step 2: Get to Know You

We’ll determine which services can help you get back on your feet quickest.

Step 3: Rebuild Your Life

Most residents are able to see drastic changes in a matter of weeks.