NATIONAL LISTINGS

Oxford House (www.oxfordhouse.org)
Oxford House, a publicly supported, nonprofit corporation, is a network of drug free, democratically run and self-supporting houses or apartment complexes. It was established in 1975 to serve as the next step in the process of alcohol and drug recovery, focusing on sober community living as an effective and low cost method of preventing relapse. The web site provides an online state directory of all facilities, over 800 in the U.S. today.

REGIONAL LISTINGS

Midwest

CD Recovery Services (cdrecoveryservices.org)
Located in Chaska, MN Sunshine House is a structured sober living evironment for men, while Liberty house is for women. Residents must attend 12-step meetings and work with a 12-step sponsor.

Love4life Unlimited (love4life.org)
This non-profit agency operates residential homes for women 18 years or older who have been treated for alcohol, drug and other substance abuse problems. These sober living environments provide a safe and structured environment with a family atmosphere that offers support for employment, twelve step programs, meetings and other counseling services. Located in Tulsa, Oklahoma the agency currently operates five homes housing a total of 42 women. More residences are planned. Fees are $190.00 to move in ($280.00 for out-of-state) and $90.00 a week (non-refundable).

Sober MN (sobermn.com)
Provides12-step based sober living for gay, lesbian, bi, and transgender people recovering from alcoholism and drug addiction at two homes in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

The Retreat (theretreat.org/residences.asp)
The Retreat operates three long-term residences in St Paul, MN that serve as transitional, self-governing sober living facilities for men and women. The Retreat Residences give individuals the opportunity to put into practice the principles of recovery embodied in the Twelve Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous and to become fully immersed in the recovery community. Men and women are housed separately and work closely with sponsors to create a safe and supportive environment, establishing a solid foundation for recovery. Each resident commits to living at The Retreat Residence for a minimum of six months. The fee is $450 per month.

Northeast

Anew U, Inc. (anewuinc.com)
Located in Salisbury, Maryland, this facility for women over 18 serves those with both an addictive disorder and a mental health diagnosis. The program provides group and individual mental health/addiction treatment up to three times a week and teaches life skills training in the context of the 12-step philosophy.

Fresh Start Recovery Coalition (fsrconline.org)
Fresh Start Recovery Coalition provides structured sober living, counseling, medical and career services for recovering substance abusers, individuals with mental disabilities, homeless individuals, those transitioning from incarceration back into society and individuals living with HIV/AIDS. It is based on a "family of choice" concept that promotes family responsibility, personal integrity and accountability. Fresh Start currently has six homes located in Malden, Everett and Lynn Massachusetts. Separate homes are available for men and women.

Fresh Start Recovery Residence (website unavailable)
phone: 516-771-6586
The Fresh Start Recovery Residence is a not for profit organization that serves the homeless and other persons suffering from substance abuse. Located in Nassau County, NY the program uses a holistic approach to support, motivate and encourage clients in need of transitional housing so they can acquire the skills they need to hold a job, re-enter the community, find and secure housing, and work on their personal and emotional issues. By providing a sober, safe and clean supportive and healing environment, the program is committed to enhancing the healing process of recovery that leads to living a responsible, productive and constructive life, free of alcohol and/or drugs.

Nelson House (nelsonhouse.net)
Nelson House is a sober living residence in Saratoga Springs, NY.  Based on the 12-step traditions, the house supports women in recovery through an ongoing continuing care plan and communication with their outpatient treatment provider.  The program includes opportunities for growth on a mind-body-spirit level.

The HERO House (Higher Education Recovery Option) (theherohouse.org)
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, the HERO House is a 12 step based recovery house specifically for individuals in recovery who want to attend college or go back to college while living in a safe and sober environment. Residents must have at least 28 days of sobriety prior to admission to the program and be currently or recently enrolled in a college or university.

Turning Point Foundation (tpfoundation.com)
The Turning Point Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides safe, drug-free housing for people with substance abuse issues. They offer two separate sober living programs: a three-month Young Adult Program for males ages 18 to 21 and sober facilities for recovering adult male and female addicts.  These houses are staffed with three live-in staff members present 24 hours a day. All staff members are recovering addicts and alumni of therapeutic living environments.  In addition to providing a safe and structured environment, Turning Point offers an array of services to help the recovering addict repair his/her life.

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South

Breakthrough Recovery Outreach, LLC (breakthroughrecoveryoutreach.com)
Located near Atlanta, Georgia, Breakthrough Recovery Outreach is a transitional living facility for persons recovering from alcohol and substance abuse based on a 12-stp, structured environment. Residential programs last from 3 months to one year, with rental rates starting at $725/month.

Footprints in Recovery (footprintsinrecovery.com)
This Christian-based recovery program offers two small, structured home-like settings on the Outer Banks of North Carolina - one for women and one for men with 6 beds each. The program consists of a Christian-centered adaptation of the Alcoholics Anonymous' 12 Steps, a family therapist, clinical therapist and a church family.

Hope Homes, Inc. (hopehomesinc.com)
Located in Atlanta Georgia, these homes provide a safe, community-based sober living experience for adult men and women that is designed to bridge the gap from early recovery to independent living. The program is based on 12-step principals and is supervised by professional staff. Their goal is to empower those in recovery by teaching healthy life skills that can support their ongoing progress.

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West

Care Community Center Transitional Housing (carecomcenter.com/Housing.html)
Los Angeles, CA
Provides culturally diverse transitional sober housing for people recovering from substance abuse and dual diagnosed individuals. The program offers a safe, structured environment that incorporates a program to help residents recover and regain necessary life skills. Currently there is a 60 bed facility for men only. They are in the process of converting a 100 year old church into a 150 bed facility for women.

Conscious Contact Inc. (consciouscontact.org)
This nonprofit sober living facility located in Dana Point, CA provides a clean and safe drug-free living enviromnment with experienced staff who are certified drug and alcohol counselors. Clients work and/or attend school, attend 12-step meetings and engage in recovery activities in the evenings.  Recreation and leisure activities are highly encouraged and available at the home to support a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle.

Domus Retreat (domusretreat.com)
This sober living aftercare facility is located in Anaheim Hills, California and is geared toward early recovery. The program offers comprehensive care to address the problems associated with substance abuse or chemical dependency, as well as other personal challenges such as depression, anxiety or exhaustion. The programs consist of various types of therapy, wellness activities and spiritual relaxation, with each person designing a program that best fits his/her needs.

Liberty House (www.libertyhouse.org)
Liberty House is a mens’ sober living home located in the Century City area of West Los Angeles. It provides a structured facility with 12-step support for young men to help them transition back into society and employment. Liberty House charges $1600 a month with a sliding scale to about $1300 a month depending on ability to pay. This fee includes food and regular meetings with peers, family and 12-step.

Sober College (sobercollege.com)
Located in Woodland Hills, California, this residential transitional living option for young adults focuses on education, 12-steps, therapy and physical fitness. It is approved by the Los Angeles Sober Living Coalition. The program builds core competencies in life skills, employment, academics, emotional well-being and fitness.

Stages of Recovery (stagesofrecovery.com)
Stages of Recovery is a sober living facility for young men in Lubbock Texas designed to guide them in their efforts to achieve long-term recovery and to realize their educational and career goals.

The Sober Living Network (soberhousing.net)
This nonprofit organization identifies and quality assures sober living homes in coordination with local county sober living coalitions in Southern California. Coalition member homes are inspected to assure they are healthy, safe, well managed, ethical and are good neighbors. The Network offers a Sober Living Referral Service (Toll-Free) and resource links to quality recovery homes and sober houses in Los Angeles County, Orange County, Riverside County, San Bernardino, San Fernando and Antelope Valleys including the cities of West Los Angeles, Dana Point , Hollywood, Costa Mesa, Long Beach, Torrance, and Newport Beach.

Third Step Residence (http://ca.local.yahoo.biz/thirdstepresidence) This sober living home for women in Los Angeles provides 3 bedrooms with two beds per room for $495 a month. They are part of the Sober Living Network of Southern California.

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