Understanding Recovery Residences and Their Role in Sustaining Long-Term Recovery
Recovery Residences, also known as sober living homes, are community-based shared living environments designed for individuals who are committed to maintaining and sustaining recovery from substance use disorder.
A Recovery Residence is not a clinical treatment program or medical facility. Instead, it is a voluntary, peer-supported living environment that provides structure, accountability, and support while individuals work toward long-term recovery and independent living.
Recovery Residences offer a safe, respectful, and substance-free home environment where residents support one another through shared experiences, personal responsibility, and community living.
Recovery Residences help bridge the gap between treatment and independent living by providing:
Residents are encouraged to actively participate in their recovery journey while developing the tools, habits, and stability needed for long-term success.
Recovery Residences are community-based and encourage residents to engage with:
Individuals voluntarily apply to live in a recovery residence and participate in an interview process to help determine whether the residence is a good fit for their personal recovery goals and needs.
In a recovery residence, residents are encouraged to:
This collaborative environment promotes personal growth, accountability, and a foundation for sustainable recovery.
Sunrise Sober Living Residence is here to help. Contact us to learn more about our program and begin your recovery journey.
The Social Model of Recovery
Many Recovery Residences, including Sunrise Sober Living Residence, operate under the Social Model of Recovery, which emphasizes:
This model recognizes that recovery is strengthened through supportive relationships, structure, and community connection.