9 Signs a Sober Living House is Right for You

Each person’s journey through recovery and sobriety is different, and the right support can come in many forms. For some, a recovery residence offers the right balance between structure and independence that helps them thrive in sobriety.

Is a recovery residence right for you? Here are 9 signs to look for to decide.

1: You’ve completed detox and/or rehab

This is a great start on your journey through recovery! Entering a recovery residence after completing a detox program or rehab program sets the foundation for a successful experience. All of the benefits and support found in a recovery residence can help you maintain your sobriety and develop more healthy skills to use in the future.

2: You want to be held accountable

While living in a recovery residence, you will be living with other individuals who face the same challenges that you do when it comes to sobriety and recovery. Having these individuals nearby will help keep you accountable for your own recovery. Additionally, by the nature of the program, you may participate in drug and alcohol screenings. By not wanting to fail these screenings and lose your spot in the recovery residence, they can also serve as a motivator to hold yourself accountable.

3: You plan to actively participate in 12-step meetings and/or other self-help groups

Most recovery residences have groups built right into their programs. These groups can be peer led or led by professional counselors. By engaging in these groups with other individuals, you can learn about other people’s journeys, which can serve as a guide or lesson for your own journey. You can also learn new coping skills to use from these groups.

4: You want to live in community with others

Living in a community with others allows you to learn from them and their stories, have people nearby that understand your journey, create new healthy friendships, build a larger foundation of individuals you can rely on when needed, and have people present to help hold you accountable.

5: You want a sense of ownership of your space

Though you may not have a room of your own in a recovery residence, you will have space of your own and common space that you can help maintain. This can help you foster a sense of community and normalcy if you have recently been in a rehab program or detox program.

6: You are willing to abide by curfews and other house rules that support your sobriety

The willingness to and the ability to abide by curfews and rules of a recovery residence is highly important in order to maintain your spot in the home. By abiding by these rules and curfews, you are allowing yourself to learn an added layer of discipline, which can help build your confidence in your sobriety and help you maintain it.

7: You’re ready to begin working or volunteering in your community

Part of living in a recovery residence often requires you to be a part of the local community whether this is through working or volunteering. The recovery residence itself will often have volunteer opportunities for you to participate in. By doing so, you can gain a whole new skill set! And while maintaining a steady work schedule while on the journey to recovery may be difficult to some at first, it can be yet another tool in maintaining your sobriety. Doing so while living in a recovery residence offers built in resources and counseling opportunities can make the transition easier and less stressful.

8: You know that structure will be beneficial to your recovery journey

If having structure in your life is important and will help you with your recovery journey, living in a recovery residence is a great option! There are often curfews and rules to abide by, as well as groups that you will need to attend. There is also the opportunity for additional support and counseling as well as work and volunteer opportunities that can help fill the time in your day and teach you new skills/coping mechanisms. All of these things combined provide structure which will help you stay motivated and on track to your recovery journey.

9: You’re fully committed to your sobriety

If you are going to get the most out of a sober living home, it is very important for you to be fully committed to your recovery and sobriety. By taking the steps necessary to achieve sobriety you are helping yourself create better opportunities in the future. While in a recovery residence, being fully committed means abiding by the rules, maintaining a work/volunteer schedule, practicing self care, engaging in groups and of course, maintaining your sobriety.

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Support is crucial in maintaining sobriety, and there are countless benefits to choosing a recovery residence or sober living home as part of that support system.

Interested in learning more? Contact us or submit an application to Acceptance Recovery House today.