Residents
Eligibility Requirements
- Be admitted voluntarily.
- Be 18 years of age or older.
- 30 days clean and sober with documentation from a verifiable source. i.e. Detox, Treatment Center or other trusted source
- Be medically stable. Any program participant requiring higher levels of care may be accepted, provided the program participant is seeking services to meet these needs with outside professional help, including Medication Assisted Treatment.
- Have adequate control over their behavior and be assessed not to be imminently dangerous to self or others.
- Express a desire to recover from an active substance use disorder and/or other mental health issues.
- Be assessed as medically appropriate and free of any long-term illness that requires isolation from others.
- Have the capacity for active participation in all House activities and responsibilities.
- Be able to meet personal activities of daily living needs without assistance.
- Additional criteria may include health screening (example COVID-19).
Exclusion Criteria
- Have a clinical diagnosis that meets the criteria for a higher level of care (e.g., acutely psychotic or a danger to self or others)
- Have severe permanent cognitive impairment that would prevent the applicant from participating in scheduled peer-led, peer-driven, social model house activities.
- Have ongoing medical conditions, which require a higher level of monitoring and care than can be provided by the House.
- Due to their location or funding source restrictions some recovery homes may limit the participation of those with certain criminal convictions (such as sex offenses, arson, and violent offenses).
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Sober Living Facility?
Unlike rehab facilities, sober living facilities don’t necessarily provide formal counseling, but many do encourage or require participation in 12-step programs. Since they are not treatment facilities, they may not be regulated by state or local government (though many are members of coalitions that mandate adherence to standards and protocols).
Sober living homes can be a critical part of ongoing recovery, since addiction is a life-long, chronic disease that often benefits from longer-term support than is usually provided in an initial treatment program. Staying in a sober living home has been shown to have positive impacts on rates of incarceration, employment, relapse prevention, and sobriety.
What are the benefits of living in a sober home?
Sober living homes provide a supportive place for residents to heal away from the pressures of everyday reality. One of the most important benefits of these homes is that they help mitigate one’s risk of relapse by eliminating the presence of any alcohol and other drugs.
Will I have a roommate?
Most of our residents share a room with one or more roommates. The goal of sober shared housing is to foster community support to overcome drug and alcohol addiction.
Will I be drug tested?
Yes, residents are all required to participate in regular drug and alcohol testing on entry and on a random basis as described in house rules.
How long can I stay?
You may stay as long as you need to. If our staff believes you are ready to live sober on your own back at home, we will encourage you to do so and provide the support and resources we can to make the transition as smooth as possible.
Do I have to go detox or rehab before I enroll?
Our sober living programs are designed for men and women who have already completed a detox program and a drug and alcohol rehab program. This helps clients establish a firm foundation that they can continue building upon while completing a sober living program.
Are residents required to go to a 12 Step program?
Yes. As a resident, you are required to attend the set number of 12-step meetings determined by your recovery programming.
Can I smoke cigarettes?
No tobacco of any kind or vaping is allowed inside any of our sober living homes. Smoking is only allowed in designated outdoor areas, such as the backyard of the property, but all cigarette butts must be disposed of appropriately in the butt bucket/can.
Do I need to work while I’m at sober living?
Yes, we require that residents are actively seeking employment, are employed, are volunteering, or are enrolled in school throughout the course of their sober living program.
Are meals provided?
No, residents are expected to purchase and prepare their own food for meals. We do, however, provide basic cooking utensils and appliances needed to prepare those meals.
Can I stay away from the house overnight?
Overnight stays away from the house are only granted with the permission of DOC officers, drug court therapists or your counselors.
Can I have visitors or overnight guests?
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