James Club Recovery

James Club Recovery is a South Florida addiction recovery organization built around a structured sober living residence and, more recently, a licensed clinical treatment center. It was founded in September 2016 by Ray Rapaglia, a former Wall Street senior vice president who lost everything to alcoholism and drug addiction, became homeless in June 2010, and rebuilt his life through a recovery residence and the 12-step program. The organization is headquartered in Wilton Manors, Florida, with a second location in Oakland Park, and serves Broward County and the wider South Florida region. The original James Club Recovery is a FARR-certified (Florida Association of Recovery Residences) recovery residence that provides sober living for men, emphasizing structure, accountability, spiritual foundation, and community. Its program is explicitly inspired by the original Alcoholics Anonymous fellowship of 1935, when, according to the organization, some members favored "The James Club" as the name for the fellowship. Residents are guided through the 12 steps and supported with what the organization calls the "7S to Success" tools for sustained sobriety. Building on that legacy, The James Club Treatment Center was established as a licensed clinical arm offering a full continuum of care: Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), outpatient treatment, residential programs, sober living, aftercare and alumni services, and dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorder treatment. The center markets itself as a premier Florida drug and alcohol rehab with compassion, clinical excellence, and community support, and works with major insurance providers including Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Oscar, Ambetter, Blue Cross Blue Shield, and United Healthcare. The organization is led by founder and CEO Ray Rapaglia, supported by a clinical and administrative team that includes a chief financial officer, general counsel, medical director, nurse practitioner, nurses, a clinical director, therapists, a group facilitator, and behavioral health technicians. Ray Rapaglia has been active in the recovery community, serving on the board of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) and the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) Advisory Board, and was named "2014 Recovery Man of the Year." James Club Recovery positions itself as a structured, spiritually grounded, community-driven alternative among Florida's more than 400 licensed recovery residences.

James Club Recovery was founded in September 2016 by Ray Rapaglia as a FARR-certified recovery residence in South Florida. Rapaglia's path to founding the organization came through personal devastation: after a successful 20+ year career as a Senior Vice President and stockbroker on Wall Street, he struggled privately with alcoholism and drug addiction, ultimately losing everything and becoming homeless in June 2010. At his lowest point, he met a man in recovery who introduced him to a recovery residence, an experience that ignited his commitment to sobriety. He has since celebrated over 15 years of clean and sober living. The name "James Club" is a deliberate reference to the origins of Alcohol Anonymous in 1935. According to the organization, some members of the early fellowship favored "The James Club" as the name for the group, and James Club Recovery describes its program as inspired by that original, highly successful AA program. The residence emphasizes structure, a spiritual foundation, and community-driven recovery, guiding men through the 12 steps and offering a framework called the "7S to Success." Over time, James Club Recovery established itself as a prominent recovery residence in Broward County, with a location in Oakland Park that the organization describes as Florida's #1-rated sober living residence. Rapaglia became an active advocate in the recovery community, serving as an Executive Board Member on the Board of Directors of the Florida Association of Recovery Residences (FARR) and as a Board Member for the Broward Addiction Recovery Center (BARC) Advisory Board, the largest detox facility in Broward County. He was honored with the "2014 Recovery Man of the Year" award. Building on the reputation of the sober living residence, the organization expanded into licensed clinical care with The James Club Treatment Center. This newer arm offers a full continuum of care including Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP), Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), outpatient treatment, residential programs, sober living, aftercare and alumni services, and dual diagnosis / co-occurring disorder treatment. The treatment center is headquartered at 2650 N Andrews Ave. in Wilton Manors, Florida, with the recovery residence at 872 NW 35th St. in Oakland Park. The expansion reflects a strategy of offering the same trusted leadership and community-driven approach, now combined with licensed clinical care, mental health services, and medical support under one roof. Today, James Club Recovery operates as a private organization led by founder and CEO Ray Rapaglia, supported by a multidisciplinary team of clinical and administrative professionals. It works with major insurance providers and positions itself among the more than 400 licensed recovery residences in Florida as a structured, spiritually grounded option focused on long-term sobriety.

• 2016

  James Club Recovery is founded in September 2016 as a FARR-certified recovery residence.

• 2014

  Ray Rapaglia is honored with the "2014 Recovery Man of the Year" award.

• 2010

  Ray Rapaglia becomes homeless in June 2010 at his lowest point before entering recovery.

• The James Club Treatment Center is established, expanding the organization into licensed clinical care with PHP, IOP, outpatient, residential, and dual diagnosis services.

A structured, spiritually grounded, community-driven sober living and addiction treatment provider in South Florida, inspired by the original 1935 AA fellowship and emphasizing integrity, accountability, and grace.

• Sober Living / Recovery Residence

  FARR-certified structured sober living for men, inspired by the 1935 AA program, with 12-step facilitation and the 7S to Success framework.

• Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)

  A structured day program providing intensive clinical treatment without overnight residential stay.

• Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)

  Frequent outpatient therapy and support for individuals transitioning from higher levels of care.

• Outpatient Treatment

  Flexible clinical services for clients who do not require residential care.

• Residential Programs

  On-site residential addiction treatment with clinical and medical support.

• Dual Diagnosis / Co-Occurring Disorder Treatment

  Integrated treatment for substance use disorders alongside mental health conditions.

• Aftercare and Alumni Services

  Ongoing support and community for individuals after completing primary treatment.

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2. 2Ray Rapaglia's Recovery Story (Founder & Executive Director)jamesclubtreatment.com
3. 3James Club Treatment Center (Learn More About Us Today)jamesclubtreatment.com
4. 4Meet Our Addiction Treatment Team in South Floridajamesclubtreatment.com
5. 5James Club Recovery - Wikidatawikidata.org