How Do Sober Living Homes Work?

However, within the scope of rehab, there is a whole range of programs that offer varying levels of care. As we’ve said many times already, there’s no one answer to, “How do sober living homes work? Some programs might only accept clients who have already completed an inpatient stay at a connected facility, or they might give them a higher priority on the waitlist. Even people who are highly motivated and committed to staying sober often struggle in early sobriety if they don’t have the right support. As a chronic disease, addiction can be difficult to treat, but it’s certainly not hopeless. Sober living homes and peer recovery support services are excellent and effective weapons against relapse and they can help people sustain long-term sobriety, despite the challenges.

Bridges Sober Living Apartments offers a peaceful and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for those who are seeking sobriety. Our sober living home gives the residents the opportunity to build lasting relationships with other members of our community. Regular drug testing is administered to the residents to ensure a safe, sober, and supportive environment. A large body of research has long shown us that one of the most important factors in relapse prevention is having a strong social support system in place. At Bridges Sober Living Apartments, residents are immediately plugged into a network that provides accountability, support, and meaningful connection.

Rules & Regulations of a Sober Living House

We buy and provide all groceries for you and there are a number of reasons as to why we do this. First, it’s not possible to shop cost-effectively if you are grocery shopping for a single person. Also, to shop for healthy, high-quality, organic food for one person would be outrageously expensive. Second, our house managers take pride in preparing gourmet family-style dinners for the residents 5 nights a week to furthermore provide an opportunity to dine together in the community.

Sober living homes are generally privately-owned houses in quiet, residential areas. Residents usually have their own room or share a bedroom with one other roommate, and shared areas will include bathrooms, kitchens, and living rooms. We assist with transition to a life of sobriety sober house and independence in a comfortable, caring and supportive environment. The building manager would also need to confirm all other residents living in the home are disabled, which includes recovering addicts. The permit process would also come with a fee that has not been set yet.

Clean and Sober Transitional Living (CSTL)

Part of living in recovery is “showing up for life,” meaning doing things for yourself that make you a successful, contributing member of society. When in active addiction, we tend to ignore the things that make us successful. So when getting back on our feet and in recovery, cooking and cleaning for ourselves is part of a healthy recovery plan. Let’s say you or a loved one has almost completed an alcohol or other drug addiction treatment program. Or maybe you’re going to start an outpatient program, but living at home isn’t a sober, supportive environment for you.