Recovery housing guides
Plain-English explainers on sober living — written to help you ask better questions, not to sell you anything.
How Much Does Sober Living Cost? Rent, Deposits, and What’s Included
What sober living homes charge, what drives the price, what the monthly fee includes, and how deposits, refunds, and financial help typically work.
Sober Living House Rules: Curfews, Testing, Guests, and What Happens After a Relapse
The house rules most sober living homes share, the ones that vary, how relapses are handled, and the questions to ask before you sign a resident agreement.
Is This Sober Living Home Certified? NARR, CCAPP, and What Certification Actually Means
What NARR and CCAPP certification means for a sober living home, why California does not license sober living, and how to verify a home's claims.
What Is Sober Living? A Plain-English Guide
What sober living homes are, how they work, what they cost, and how they differ from treatment — explained in plain English.
Sober Living vs. Halfway Houses vs. Rehab: What’s the Difference?
The practical differences between sober living homes, halfway houses, and licensed treatment programs — and how to know which one fits.
How to Choose a Sober Living Home: 12 Questions to Ask
A practical checklist of questions to ask any sober living home before moving in — covering cost, rules, testing, relapse policy, and certification.