Sober Living Homes in Costa Mesa
, California
Costa Mesa sits at the center of Orange County's recovery community, close to Newport Beach and a short drive from the county's largest concentration of outpatient providers. The city has a long history with recovery housing and passed some of the earliest local ordinances regulating group homes, so operators here tend to be established and familiar with the rules. Homes range from small peer-run houses to residences connected to licensed outpatient programs. Contact each home directly to confirm availability, pricing, and house rules.
The Ohio House
Men
Costa Mesa
Not specified on the operator's website. Contact the home for pricing and payment options.
The Chadwick House
Women
Costa Mesa
Not specified on the operator's website. Contact the home for pricing and payment options.
New Directions for Women
Women
Costa Mesa
The organization's treatment programs work with Aetna, UnitedHealthcare, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, MHN, Carelon, and Optum. Ask about sober living costs separately, since insurance rarely covers housing.
Asana Recovery
Co-ed
Costa Mesa
The operator's treatment programs work with Anthem Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, ComPsych, TRICARE, TriWest, and most PPO plans. Ask about housing costs separately.
First Step House of Orange County, Inc.
Men
Costa Mesa
Private pay — sober living rent is generally not billed to insurance
Pacific Shores Sober Living
Co-ed
Costa Mesa
Accepts Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Elevance Health, Moda Health, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, TRICARE; private pay also available
Asana Recovery | Sober Living & Outpatient Housing
Co-ed
Costa Mesa
Accepts Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Cigna, ComPsych, TriCare, TriWest, most other PPO plans out-of-network (does not typically cover housing)
Map of Costa Mesa
About sober living in Costa Mesa
California does not license sober living homes the way it licenses treatment facilities. Homes that provide only housing and peer support are generally considered residential uses and are not overseen by the Department of Health Care Services. Voluntary certification exists through the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), a NARR affiliate, and through networks like the Sober Living Network. When a listing mentions a state license, it usually means an affiliated treatment program is licensed, not the housing itself. Ask any home about certification, house rules, refund policies, and how it handles relapses before moving in.
Frequently asked questions
Sober living homes are not treatment facilities
Listings on this page describe non-clinical, peer-supported recovery housing. If you or someone you love needs medical detox or clinical care, contact a licensed provider. The SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 is a free, confidential resource available 24 hours a day.
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