top of page

Make the Most of Living in A Sober House

Finding Inspiration in Every Turn

The original sober houses arose from 12 step members needing housing. Everyone who was sober chipped in, families of the 12-step members chipped in and the place was furnished, the rent was paid, and the electricity stayed on. 12 step houses have been around since Alcoholics Anonymous was created in the 1930s. They were the first to promote abstinence; up to then, abstinence wasn't the priority. They have certainly changed but their basic premise of sticking together and living one day at a time is tried and true. One reason these programs remain a top choice for substance abuse and addiction treatment center's for post-acute treatment is their success rate. Sober houses can protect you and carry you through the first year's dangerously high relapse rate. This is particularly true for people emerging from rehabs or detoxes. To understand why 12-step groups work so well for newly sober people, we need to look at three key aspects: their peer support network, their individual adaptability, and their lifelong benefits. A sober house's job is to help people start a new lifestyle. 

relax and read in the house

Peer Support

The most important factor in the success of 12 step programs their peer support network. According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, group therapy and support are essential in most addiction treatment programs. Since newly sober people are greatly influenced by social standing and peer pressure, this creates a unique situation with many benefits. Some of the perks for those emerging from rehab include:

  • A sober social group (no one else had ever worked-family members, the judge, the police, the doctors, the friends who were not addicted)

  • People who understand at a fundamental level what you're going through

  • Friends to talk to during the rough and tough times

  • Positive role models of recovery and sobriety

  • A sponsor who is on your side and who can hear and see you for who you really are 

​

Perhaps the reason for the success of 12-step is very simple, rather than say what not to do, 12-step says what to do. 

23 dining room.jpg

Another Reason to Love Using 12-Step 

12-step programs are pro-active and transformative in their approach, offering a structured pathway to lifestyle change for individuals searching for a lasting recovery. By emphasizing a commitment to sobriety, 12-step sober houses foster a supportive community where we can do a deep dive into sharing their experiences and challenges. The process encourages personal reflection and accountability, guiding us through a series of steps and shared experiences that promote spiritual growth, emotional healing, and behavioral change. This comprehensive approach not only addresses the physical aspects of addiction but also nurtures a holistic transformation, empowering individuals to rebuild their lives with newfound purpose and resilience. The principles learned in 12-step programs often become integral to our daily routines, helping us navigate life's complexities with clarity and strength. 

We Help Make 12-Step Accessible to All

Our 12 step program offers both in-person and on-line meetings adaptations for those who have needs that are more than the average 12-step in our area. What works for one doesn't work for all. So, sober living houses like ours can make several adjustments to cater to specific needs.  These include:

  • Meetings just for cannabis or for young people

  • Online meetings

  • Individual therapy support that recognizes 12 step programs

  • Sponsors to help overcome anxiety and attend meetings

  • Changes in the wording of the steps to empower and encourage those that have questions in their journey to sobriety These adaptations help us achieve and maintain recovery from addiction.

RIGHT PATH HOUSE, LLC

203.339.1191

On the beautiful Connecticut shore, we own and operate two gender-specific homes: a men's and a women's house in the towns of Clinton and Madison. In safe and comfortable sober houses, each offers a community where we get well and find purpose.

​1. Assess each potential resident’s needs and determine whether the level of support available within the residence is appropriate. Provide assistance to the resident for referral in or outside of the residence.

​

2. Value diversity and non-discrimination.

​

3. Provide a safe, homelike environment that meets NARR Standards.

​​

4. Maintain an alcohol- and illicit-drug-free environment.

​​

5. Honor individuals’ rights to choose their recovery paths within the parameters defined by the residence organization.

​​

6. Protect the privacy and personal rights of each resident.

​​

7. Provide consistent and uniformly applied rules.

​​

8. Provide for the health, safety and welfare of each resident.

​​

9. Address each resident fairly in all situations.

​​

10. Encourage residents to sustain relationships with professionals, recovery support service providers and allies.

​​

11. Take appropriate action to stop intimidation, bullying, sexual harassment and/or otherwise threatening behavior of residents, staff and visitors within the residence.

​

12. Take appropriate action to stop retribution, intimidation, or any negative consequences that could occur as the result of a grievance or complaint.

​​

13. Provide consistent, fair practices for drug testing that promote the residents’ recovery and the health and safety of the recovery environment and protect the privacy of resident information to the extent allowed by law.

​

14. Provide an environment in which each resident’s recovery needs are the primary factors in all decision making.

 

15. Promote the residence with marketing or advertising that is supported by accurate, open and honest claims.

 

16. Decline taking an active role in the recovery plans of relatives, close friends, and/or business acquaintances who may apply to live in the recovery residence.

 

17. Sustain transparency in operational and financial decisions.

 

18. Maintain clear personal and professional boundaries.

 

19. Operate within the residence’s scope of service and within professional training and credentials.

 

20. Maintain an environment that promotes the peace and safety of the surrounding neighborhood and the community at large.

SOCIALS

  • Facebook

© 2023 by ME AND

MY HAPPY SELF 

bottom of page