About BCE

Who We Are

BCE Sober Living, L.L.C is a recovery home in Frederick, Maryland, founded by William Edwards and operated under Edwards Co, Inc. Unlike typical sober living facilities, BCE represents something deeply personal—a mission born from tragedy, fueled by lived experience, and committed to saving lives.

The name "BCE III" honors William's brother, who passed away from an accidental overdose. That devastating loss became the turning point that led William to recovery and, ultimately, to founding this home. Every aspect of BCE is designed with one goal in mind: helping people who are truly ready to stop using and start living.

Our Founder's Background

William Edwards brings a unique combination of personal recovery experience and professional expertise to BCE Sober Living. He's worked with treatment centers since 2010—both as a professional and as someone who has sought help himself. This dual perspective shapes everything about how BCE operates.

William holds an undergraduate degree in quantitative finance from James Madison University and a master's degree in computer science from Columbia University. He's worked as a quantitative analyst for major corporations including Marriott, Starwood, Pepsi, Dannon, and two REITs. He was previously FINRA-registered (Series 7, 63, and 65), passed the New Jersey Bar Exam, and held a real estate license in Virginia.

This background isn't about credentials—it's about demonstrating that William has done his due diligence, knows how to structure a successful operation, and is committed to running BCE with professionalism and integrity.

Why Frederick?

Location matters immensely in recovery. Frederick offers everything residents need: proximity to healthcare and treatment resources, employment opportunities, access to recovery meetings and support groups, a welcoming community that has embraced this mission, and the perfect balance of urban resources and small-town support.

Frederick has been incredibly supportive of William's vision. The response from this community has been overwhelmingly positive, with offers to volunteer, connections to resources, prayers, and encouragement. This is exactly the kind of community where a recovery home can truly thrive.

What Makes BCE Different

Hands-On Founder Involvement: William isn't just a businessman running a facility from afar. He will be present and available to residents, offering personal support, guidance with practical matters (job searches, résumés, insurance, appointments, benefits applications), and the perspective of someone who's lived through addiction and recovery.

Professional Therapeutic Support: Two licensed therapists have offered to lead workshops and therapeutic exercises for residents who want additional support. This goes beyond basic housing to provide real clinical resources.

Structure Without Being Institutional: This is not a flop house. It's also not a cold, institutional facility. BCE offers structure, accountability, and clear expectations within a supportive, understanding environment.

Focus on Readiness: We're honest about who we serve: people who are truly ready to stop. We can't help everyone, but for those who genuinely want recovery, we will move mountains to support them.

Our Approach to Support

At BCE, support means being actively involved in residents' success. This includes regular check-ins and house meetings, assistance with job searching and employment, help navigating insurance and healthcare systems, support accessing benefits and resources, connections to local recovery community, therapeutic workshops and exercises, accountability systems that promote responsibility, and peer support among residents.

William's approach is simple: "I've always made it a point to help others, sometimes to the detriment of my own well-being. I've learned from that mistake. My focus now is helping the people who genuinely want what I—and so many others in recovery—have found, because it really is great!"

Our Standards

BCE maintains high standards because residents deserve the best environment for their recovery journey. Complete abstinence from alcohol and illicit drugs, participation in recovery activities and house meetings, respect for fellow residents and property, adherence to house rules and expectations, and commitment to personal growth and accountability are all required. Regular drug screening ensures safety for all residents.

These aren't arbitrary rules—they're the framework that allows everyone in the home to focus on recovery without distraction or threat to their sobriety.

The BCE Promise

William's promise to every resident is clear: "I vow to help and provide a safe, secure, and structured environment. I will do everything in my power to save the ones that want it. The people who want what I and many others have assiduously achieved: Peace, happiness, and love."

This isn't marketing language. It's a personal commitment from someone who knows what's at stake because he's lived it.