Sober living and transitional recovery housing programs

Structured, substance-free recovery residences and transitional living homes supporting peer accountability and outpatient step-down. Compare 855 sober living and transitional recovery programs across 51 US states and territories and 2 international countries. Listings as of 19 Sep 2026.

Public directory listings are starting points. Always call the facility to confirm clinical services, insurance network status, and current availability. How listings work

Programs listed
855
Lists Medicaid
638
Lists Medicare
268
Private insurance
375

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Verified sober living and transitional recovery programs (7)

Checked by our team on 20 Oct 2026: sober living and transitional recovery programs with confirmed state licenses, accreditation, facility photos, and direct admissions lines (methodology).

Sober living & housing by US state & territory

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What to know about sober living and transitional recovery programs

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Sober living homes and transitional recovery residences provide a structured, drug- and alcohol-free peer living environment for individuals stepping down from residential treatment or attending daytime PHP or IOP care.

Unlike licensed inpatient rehab, standalone sober living houses focus on peer accountability, curfews, house meetings, random drug and alcohol testing, and independent living routines rather than onsite medical or clinical therapy. Many residents pair sober living housing with outpatient clinical care.

When evaluating a recovery residence, ask whether the home is certified by a state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), what the house rules and testing protocols are, and what monthly room-and-board fees cover.

Questions to ask when you call

  • Is the residence certified by the state NARR affiliate (such as CCAPP in California, CARR in Colorado, or FARR in Florida) or licensed as transitional housing?
  • Is an awake house manager onsite overnight, and what are the curfew, guest, and drug-screening policies?
  • Does the residence accept residents taking prescribed MAT medications such as buprenorphine (Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol)?
  • What is the monthly self-pay room-and-board rate, and how is clinical PHP or IOP care coordinated nearby?

Frequently asked questions

How many sober living and transitional housing programs are listed on findingrehab.io?
Our directory lists 855 treatment and recovery programs offering sober living or transitional housing across 51 US states and territories and 2 international countries, including 638 listing Medicaid, 268 listing Medicare, and 375 listing private insurance for clinical care. You can also explore our dedicated Verified Sober Living directory at /sober-living/.
Does health insurance pay for sober living rent?
Health insurance generally covers clinical treatment services (such as PHP, IOP, outpatient therapy, and medication management) rather than room-and-board rent at a standalone sober living house. Some states fund transitional recovery housing through Medicaid waivers or state recovery grants.
What is the difference between residential rehab and sober living?
Residential rehab is a licensed clinical facility with 24-hour staff and daily onsite therapy. Sober living is a structured, substance-free shared residence where residents build independent routines while working, studying, or attending outpatient treatment.
Can I take prescribed MAT medication in a sober living home?
Many modern recovery residences welcome residents on stable, physician-prescribed MAT such as Suboxone or Vivitrol, while some traditional houses remain abstinence-only. Always confirm the home's exact medication policy before moving in.