What is A RECOVERY RESIDENCE?

A Recovery Residence incorporates a full range of recovery housing options, services, and programs offered in homes – from democratically managed to clinically oriented extended care.

The NARR (Nationally Association of Recovery Residences) has emerged as the unifying entity long needed in a field lacking professionalization and standards for residential programs. NARR introduced dialog to more precisely identify and define what each residence offers, as well as standards and a certification process.
NARR defines a recovery residence as a "safe, sober, and healthy living environment that promotes recovery from alcohol and other drug use and associated problems." A good recovery residence provides a community-based environment to initiate and sustain recovery – defined as abstinence from alcohol and other non-prescribed drug use and improvement in one's physical, mental, spiritual, and social well-being.

What is a Sober Living HOME?

A Sober Living House is a home designed to provide individuals in recovery with a safe, clean, drug, and alcohol-free environment. Sober Living Homes provide occupants with a community of other individuals working to maintain sobriety in a supportive environment with structure and accountability. These homes serve as a critical component for individuals in transition from in-patient treatment on the way to independent living. While living in a Sober Home, occupants become employed, create long-term relationships, get involved in the local community, and practice life skills learned in treatment. The average stay ranges from 3 to 12 months. All New Purpose Sober Homes have a full-time manager living in the home.