How it works
All residents are involved in recovery. As a group, residents work together - using skills learned in treatment - to support each other. This creates accountability, friendships, and dedication to a life of recovery.
Our Standards
Safety, integrity, and accountability - how our home operates.
What is a recovery residence?
A recovery residence - sometimes called a step-down house or transitional home - is a safe, sober living environment for people in recovery or reentry. It is not a treatment center, detox facility, or medical clinic.
Recovery residences provide structure, peer support, and accountability while residents rebuild stability: finding employment, reconnecting with family, learning life skills, and developing healthy routines.
Research consistently shows that the longer someone lives in a supportive, sober community, the better the chances are for lasting recovery. Our home is designed around that principle.
What we provide
A clean, furnished room in a shared home. Weekly house meetings. Clear expectations. Peer support. Life-skills guidance. Help with job search, paperwork, and appointments. A calm, stable environment.
What we don't provide
Medical treatment, therapy, or detox services. If a resident needs clinical care, we help connect them to licensed providers. We are peer-based supportive housing - not a licensed treatment facility.
Resident rights
Every resident has the right to be treated with dignity and respect. Our policies are aligned with best-practice standards for recovery residences.
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Privacy & confidentiality
Personal information is kept confidential. We follow a written confidentiality agreement that every resident signs during orientation.
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Grievance process
Residents have a clear, written process for raising concerns. Complaints are addressed fairly, promptly, and without retaliation.
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Financial transparency
All fees, deposits, and financial expectations are disclosed in writing before move-in. No hidden charges.
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Safe & healthy environment
The home meets health and safety standards. We maintain clean, well-kept living spaces with proper fire safety, sanitation, and accessibility.
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Fair & equal treatment
We follow fair housing and anti-discrimination principles. No one is denied residency based on race, religion, gender, disability, or other protected status.
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Right to honest information
We practice ethical advertising. Everything on this website and in our materials accurately represents what we offer. No exaggerated claims.
How we keep the home safe
Structure and clear expectations are at the core of what makes a recovery home work. Here's what residents can expect:
House rules & expectations
Written house rules are provided at orientation. Rules cover curfew, sobriety expectations, visitor policies, chores, and community responsibilities. Everyone is held to the same standard.
Weekly schedule & meetings
A structured weekly schedule helps residents build healthy routines. Regular house meetings create accountability and a space to check in as a community.
Good neighbor policy
We maintain respectful relationships with our neighbors and community. Noise, parking, and property upkeep standards are part of our written policies.
Health & safety protocols
Medication policies, infectious disease control procedures, and emergency protocols are documented and shared during orientation.
Aligned with industry best practices
Our operating policies are guided by the standards established by the National Alliance of Recovery Residences (NARR) and recognized by California's Department of Health Care Services through CCAPP (California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals).
This means our home follows documented, peer-reviewed standards for recovery residence operations - covering everything from resident rights to financial agreements to safety inspections.
This page is informational only and does not constitute legal or medical advice. We do not claim CCAPP certification unless explicitly stated.