General Information about Sober Living Programs - click on the PDF file for a Primer on Recovery Residences from the National Assocation of Recovery Residences
Sober Living Programs for Men
ALR (Any Length Resources) - Male only. Recovery/Sober Living Community in Bessemer, Prattville, AL (205-253-8871), and Pensacola 850-637-0050. Phases include orientation, step work, transition and independent living. Residents must work and attend step meetings while living at ALR. Staff live onsite and are helpful with transportation, etc.
Keep It Simple (Cumberland Heights ) - Murfreesboro, TN - Staffed with Cumberland Heights employees with years of their own personal recovery to assist residents and encourage them to participate in aftercare meetings, community involvement and sober activities with other recovering people.
Renascence Halfway Home - Montgomery, AL - 334-832-1402 - Renascence Re-Entry Program provides safe housing and structured, ongoing support to men released from prison on parole. The transitional program provides housing for up to 14 residents at a time for 6 - 12 months, based on need and progression through the program. The program helps men with employment, life and work skills, chemical dependency, education, family and community responsibilities.
Sober Men Living - Nashville, TN (and Kennesaw, GA) - 877-762-3713
Safety Net Recovery - Smyrna, GA, Charlotte, NC & Greenville SC - (770) 432-9774 3656 Highlands Pkwy SE, Smyrna, GA 30082 (Male and Female programs)
Integrative Life Center - Nashville, TN - Independent Transitional Living for Men: 15th Avenue and Sharpe House. 15th Avenue is located within walking distance of the main treatment center on Music Row. 15th Avenue provides an ideal environment for men who need an additional layer of support while attending the program's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Residential managers and support staff are onsite. Sharpe House is the last phase offered for men in Integrative Life Center's continuum of care. Sharpe House operates as a traditional sober living environment yet sets an expectation of accountability and integrity. For more information call (615) 891-2226 or email info@integrativelifecenter.com.
Mission of Mercy Shoals, (MOMS) - Men only. Non-profit residential rehabilitation program in Florence, AL that offers a controlled living environment, faith-based, 12-step development program. Daily 12-step meetings are mandatory for the first 90 days and then five times per week minimum attendance thereafter. Residents move to less restrictive apartments/homes as they progress through the program.
Sober Solutions Recovery House, Halfway House, Sober House in Nashville, TN provides additional support for men in all stages of recovery. Sober Solutions believes that individuals, given the right opportunities, can live healthy lives. Contact Justin at (615) 474-0573 or email sobersolutions.barnett@gmail.com.
Stepping Stones housing, (Men & Women) Huntsville, AL, is based on the concept of group accountability, democratically run by residents. Stepping Stones relies on the social model of recovery with strict accountability to the group. Part of the recovery process is consistently taking care of responsibilities both social and financial. Likewise disruptive behavior is not tolerated. All residents attend recovery related meetings, including AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery and more. Stepping Stones is not a treatment center nor a traditional halfway house. Rather it is a place where addicts help other addicts and support them in their recovery. Length of stay ranges from a few weeks to several years. Email: info@steppingstone-inc.com
The Pathfinder - The Pathfinder, is a non-profit, residential rehabilitation program for men who are serious about recovering from their drug and alcohol addictions but need extra support as they rebuild their lives. We provide a structured environment in which clients can take the journey of recovery one Rebuilding Lives, Improving the Community Since 1976, The Pathfinder has provided services for thousands of People. Email: thepathfinderinc@gmail.com, Address: 3104 Ivy Ave, SW Huntsville, AL 35805 Telephone:256-534-7644
Fellowship House has a step down program called the Low Intensity Transitional Apartment Program in Birmingham, AL. This program assists with further developing the self-discipline and independent living skills necessary for living outside of institutions. Needs are addressed through case management, group counseling, and engagement in the community. In the low intensity transitional program, clients share financial responsibilities with their roommates. Clients remain involved by serving as mentors for newer residents and participating in group activities.
Evenstill- is a sober living community in Birmingham, AL offering a men’s and women’s program. We believe that the brokenness caused by drug and alcohol addiction can be restored by establishing a strong clinical foundation and working a 12-step program. Our primary goal is to cultivate the desire for long term recovery so that our residents can be proud to share their experience, strength, and hope with others. Contact: (205) 837-9262 (Men's Program Director - Michael Grammas)
The 4th Dimension - (men and women) Hoover AL Sober Living Community for Men and Women (205) 960-0453
Sober Living Programs for Women
Best Life Recovery Residences (Huntsville, AL) -provides a supportive and structured home enviroment at an affordable cost for women upon completion of an inpatient rehabilitation program for alcohol or drugs. Based on the Oxford House model and standards established by the National Association of Recovery Residences, Best Life equips women with recovery support, accountability and resources to help them move forward to live their best life. Best Life is a division of Go Purple USA, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization.
Evenstill - is a sober living community in Birmingham, AL offering a men’s and women’s program. We believe that the brokenness caused by drug and alcohol addiction can be restored by establishing a strong clinical foundation and working a 12-step program. Our primary goal is to cultivate the desire for long term recovery so that our residents can be proud to share their experience, strength, and hope with others. Contact: 205-541-5382 (Page Rubin - Women's Director)
Focus on Recovery is a unique transitional residence program for women in early recovery. Located in Hoover, AL, Focus on Recovery offers fully furnished three-bedroom and two-bath apartments. Amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool and tennis court. Applicants may be referred by a counselor from their primary treatment, intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization. Applicants that have been discharged from treatment and are in need of support to continue recovery may contact Focus on Recovery directly. Call 205-822-8300 Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 4 or Friday from 9 am - noon. You may also email office@focus-on-recovery.org.
Cumberland Heights Searchlight - Gallatin, TN - Staffed with Cumberland Heights employees with years of their own personal recovery to assist residents and encourage them to participate in aftercare meetings, community involvement and sober activities with other recovering people.
Stepping Stones housing, (Men & Women) Huntsville, AL, is based on the Oxford model operating on the concept of group accountability, democratically run by residents. Stepping Stones relies on the social model of recovery with strict accountability to the group. Part of the recovery process is consistently taking care of responsibilities both social and financial. Likewise disruptive behavior is not tolerated. All residents attend recovery related meetings, including AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery and more. Stepping Stones is not a treatment center nor a traditional halfway house. Rather it is a place where addicts help other addicts and support them in their recovery. Length of stay ranges from a few weeks to several years.
The 4th Dimension - (men and women) Hoover AL Sober Living Community for Men and Women 205.960.0453
The Landing Recovery for Women - Alexandria, AL. A sober living home for women. For more information, contact Haley Anderson Beason, CAC, at (256) 239-6380 or email thelanding4women@gmail.com.
A New Beginning - Florence, AL -Phone: 256-381-0013 Mail: 122 Helton Court, Florence, Alabama 35630 Email: anewbeginning449@gmail.com. A sober living community for women. The Program's mission is to provide an environment that is loving, nurturing, safe and conducive to recovery while presenting the needed resources for women to build a strong foundation for sobriety. The program six months to a year and upon graduation, clients are equipped with the life skills necessary to live a drug-free and sober life.
Villa Place of Integrative Life Center - Nashville, TN. Located within walking distance from the main treatment center on Music Row, Villa Place offers independent transitional living for women in recovery. Villa Place provides an ideal environment for women who need an additional layer of support while attending Integrative Life Center's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Residential Managers and support staff are onsite.
Evenstill - is a sober living community in Birmingham, AL offering a men’s and women’s program. We believe that the brokenness caused by drug and alcohol addiction can be restored by establishing a strong clinical foundation and working a 12-step program. Our primary goal is to cultivate the desire for long term recovery so that our residents can be proud to share their experience, strength, and hope with others. Contact: 205-541-5382 (Page Rubin - Women's Director)
Focus on Recovery is a unique transitional residence program for women in early recovery. Located in Hoover, AL, Focus on Recovery offers fully furnished three-bedroom and two-bath apartments. Amenities include a fitness center, swimming pool and tennis court. Applicants may be referred by a counselor from their primary treatment, intensive outpatient or partial hospitalization. Applicants that have been discharged from treatment and are in need of support to continue recovery may contact Focus on Recovery directly. Call 205-822-8300 Monday - Thursday from 9 am - 4 or Friday from 9 am - noon. You may also email office@focus-on-recovery.org.
Cumberland Heights Searchlight - Gallatin, TN - Staffed with Cumberland Heights employees with years of their own personal recovery to assist residents and encourage them to participate in aftercare meetings, community involvement and sober activities with other recovering people.
Stepping Stones housing, (Men & Women) Huntsville, AL, is based on the Oxford model operating on the concept of group accountability, democratically run by residents. Stepping Stones relies on the social model of recovery with strict accountability to the group. Part of the recovery process is consistently taking care of responsibilities both social and financial. Likewise disruptive behavior is not tolerated. All residents attend recovery related meetings, including AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery and more. Stepping Stones is not a treatment center nor a traditional halfway house. Rather it is a place where addicts help other addicts and support them in their recovery. Length of stay ranges from a few weeks to several years.
The 4th Dimension - (men and women) Hoover AL Sober Living Community for Men and Women 205.960.0453
The Landing Recovery for Women - Alexandria, AL. A sober living home for women. For more information, contact Haley Anderson Beason, CAC, at (256) 239-6380 or email thelanding4women@gmail.com.
A New Beginning - Florence, AL -Phone: 256-381-0013 Mail: 122 Helton Court, Florence, Alabama 35630 Email: anewbeginning449@gmail.com. A sober living community for women. The Program's mission is to provide an environment that is loving, nurturing, safe and conducive to recovery while presenting the needed resources for women to build a strong foundation for sobriety. The program six months to a year and upon graduation, clients are equipped with the life skills necessary to live a drug-free and sober life.
Villa Place of Integrative Life Center - Nashville, TN. Located within walking distance from the main treatment center on Music Row, Villa Place offers independent transitional living for women in recovery. Villa Place provides an ideal environment for women who need an additional layer of support while attending Integrative Life Center's Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Residential Managers and support staff are onsite.