Send us a message
medication-monitoring-recovery

What is a Sober Living Home?

A sober living home serves as a transitional space for individuals in recovery. These individuals typically come from rehabilitation centers and, before returning to their everyday lives, they enter sober living homes.

These homes provide a drug- and alcohol-free environment, along with counseling or therapy sessions and activities designed to help residents reintegrate into society, such as financial management or skills training.

sober-living-apartment-women

How Does Sober Living Work?

Sober living homes are typically privately owned and not government-funded. Unlike rehabilitation centers, which often have strict rules that prevent individuals from attending work or school, sober living homes offer more flexibility. However, residents are still expected to adhere to certain ground rules, such as

  • Abstaining from drugs and alcohol.
    Following house rules and adhering to guidelines, such as curfews.
  • Submitting to drug screenings.
    Paying for board, lodging, meals, and programs.
  • Attending a 12-step program, such as Alcoholics Anonymous.
  • Attending relevant meetings and activities.
  • Participating in household chores, like cooking and cleaning.
  • Creating healthy relationships with co-residents.
  • Being accountable and open about their recovery journey with counselors or therapists

Maintaining sobriety over the long term is an essential part of this journey. To track your progress and stay motivated, you can use tools like a sobriety calculator to see how far you’ve come on your path to recovery.

Four Levels of Recovery Residences

The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) has established a standardized system that classifies recovery residences into four levels based on the structure, services, and support they provide. Determining the appropriate level of recovery residence for a person in recovery involves assessing several factors related to their current situation, needs, and progress in recovery. Here’s the breakdown of the four levels:

initial-assesment
1

Level One

initial-assesment

A Level 1 recovery residence offers a peer-driven, democratically run environment for individuals in long-term recovery, providing community support with minimal supervision.

Key Aspects:

  • Self-identifies as being in recovery, often long-term.
  • Peer-to-peer support with no on-site paid staff.
  • Democratically run with residents making collective decisions.
  • Strong sense of community and accountability among residents.
  • On-site peer support and access to off-site mutual support groups.
  • Encouragement to seek outside clinical services as needed.
personalized-medication
2

Level Two

personalized-medication

A Level 2 recovery residence is designed for individuals in stable recovery who desire a more structured, peer-accountable, and supportive living environment.

Key Aspects:

  • Suitable for those in stable recovery seeking structure and accountability.
  • Resident house manager(s) often compensated with free or reduced fees.
  • Residents participate in governance alongside staff or recovery residence operators.
  • Provides a balanced environment of independence with structured support.
  • Regular community/house meetings and peer recovery support, including “buddy systems.”
  • Access to and encouragement for participation in outside mutual support groups and clinical services.
regular-medication
3

Level Three

regular-medication

A Level 3 recovery residence offers a moderately structured daily schedule with life skills support, ideal for individuals seeking a balance of independence and guided assistance.

Key Aspects:

  • Provides a moderately structured daily schedule and life skills support.
  • Features a paid house manager, administrative support, and certified peer recovery support service providers.
  • Resident participation varies, with senior residents involved in management decisions.
  • May be licensed, depending on the state; peer recovery support staff are supervised.
  • Offers on-site peer or professional life skills training and peer recovery support services.
  • Regular community/house meetings and peer recovery support, including “buddy systems.”
    Strong links to mutual support groups and clinical services in the community.
coordination-healthcare
4

Level Four

coordination-healthcare

A Level 4 recovery residence provides clinical oversight and monitoring, offering a highly structured environment with brief stays, typically for those needing intensive support.

Key Aspects:

  • Designed for individuals requiring clinical oversight or monitoring.
  • Stays are typically briefer than at other levels due to the intensive support provided.
  • Staffed with paid, licensed/credentialed professionals and administrative support.
  • Resident participation varies, with an organizational authority hierarchy and clinical supervision.
  • Provides on-site life skills training and peer recovery support services.
  • Offers on-site clinical services and mutual support group meetings.

Sober Living Homes Versus Halfway Houses

about-orange-county

While sober living homes serve as transitional spaces for people in recovery from drug and alcohol abuse, halfway houses are designed for individuals who have been incarcerated. These individuals, having served time in prison, need a place to live as they transition back into society.

They also participate in relevant programs and skills training to prepare for reintegration into everyday life. Residents of halfway houses are under supervision and generally have less freedom than those in sober living homes. Leaving a halfway house prematurely can result in legal consequences.

reach-out-black Contact Us

What Are The Benefits Of Sober Living?

Enrolling in a sober living home offers numerous benefits, providing a safe and stable environment essential for long-term recovery. Here are some of the key benefits of a sober living home:

Key Benefits of Sober Living:

medication-monitoring-right-for-you
individual-early

Trigger-Free Space:

Residents have no access to drugs or alcohol, creating a safe environment.

managing-resident

Routine and Structure:

Scheduled activities and regular programs provide routine and structure.

individual-prescription

Responsibility

Encourages responsibility through household duties and adherence to rules.

structured-support

Community Support

Offers support from a community of individuals with shared goals and experiences.

women-manage-mental-health

Accountability

Promotes accountability through counseling sessions and drug screenings.

family-seeking

Life Skills Training

Provides access to life skills training, such as financial management and job hunting.

women-manage-mental-health

Coping Skills and Stress Management

Enhances coping skills and stress management through various therapeutic programs.

women-manage-mental-health

Healthy Habits

Promotes healthy habits like regular exercise and nutritious eating.

Positive Outcomes of Sober Living:

Research has shown that sober living homes can lead to several positive outcomes for individuals in recovery. Here are some of the key findings about outcomes of sober living:
about-orange-county
  • Helps maintain long-term sobriety and reduces relapse rates
  • Builds healthy relationships and fosters a sense of belonging
  • Enhances life skills, such as communication and job readiness
  • Reduces the likelihood of engaging in criminal behavior
  • Improves mental health outcomes
  • Increases the ability to find and maintain employment
  • Contributes to a higher quality of life, including improved physical health, better relationships, and a stronger sense of purpose

Another positive outcome of sober living is its ability to help individuals discover purpose and meaning in life after addiction, enabling them to rebuild their lives with a renewed sense of direction and fulfillment.

What Are The Rules & Regulations of Sober Living?

Sober living homes have rules in place to maintain a safe and supportive environment for all residents. Here are some common rules:
about-orange-county
strong-family-relationship

Abstain from Drugs and Alcohol:

Residents must abstain from drugs and alcohol at all times to maintain sobriety.

strong-family-relationship

Random Drug and Alcohol Testing:

Submit to random drug and alcohol tests to ensure compliance with sobriety.

strong-family-relationship

Curfew Hours

Follow curfew hours to promote routine and ensure safety.

strong-family-relationship

Mandatory Meeting Attendance:

Attend 12-step meetings or other recovery-related meetings regularly to stay engaged in the recovery process.

strong-family-relationship

Household Chores:

Contribute to the upkeep of the home by participating in household chores, such as cooking and cleaning.

strong-family-relationship

Guest and Visiting Hours:

Limit guests and visiting hours to maintain a focused recovery environment.

strong-family-relationship

Prohibition of Violence:

Violence and threatening behavior are strictly prohibited to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.

strong-family-relationship

Financial Responsibilities:

Pay rent on time and contribute to shared expenses like utilities and groceries.

strong-family-relationship

Respect and Adherence to House Rules:

Treat each other with respect and adhere to house rules to ensure a peaceful and supportive atmosphere.

Violations of these rules can result in consequences such as warnings, fines, or eviction.

A Look at our Los Angeles Sober Living Home

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.

Take this chance to start a new chapter, and let Bridges Sober Living Apartments be part of that story.

call-now-black Call Now

Start Your Journey to Sober Living with Bridges!

Taking control of your recovery starts with the right support system. Here at Bridges, sober living apartments for both men & women in Los Angeles provide a safe and structured environment where medication monitoring for sober living is part of an integrated approach to health and sobriety. Our professional team is here to ensure you have the resources, guidance, and accountability needed to stay on track and achieve lasting recovery.

Start today and take that first step toward health and sobriety.

Join Sober Living Today!

Apply for Our Sober Living