What Is Sober Living?
Sober living refers to a substance-free communal living environment for people in recovery from alcohol and drug addiction. If you recently completed an in-patient program like rehab, you may be understandably anxious about leaving that structured environment. Think of sober housing as a communal living situation where your sober roommates share your commitment to a life free from drugs and alcohol.
Going from the structure of a more restrictive facility back into “the real world” can be challenging for someone new in their recovery journey. This is especially true if the living situation you’re returning to is fraught with dysfunctional dynamics and active substance use.
For many newly sober addicts and alcoholics, sober living is the only viable option when it comes to a safe, substance-free home environment.
How Does Sober Living Work?
Often, sober living represents a transitional step for people leaving in-patient rehab or intensive outpatient programs. While sober living environments use rules to create consistency, structure, and stability, they also grant you more freedom than inpatient facilities—so you can work, attend school, and engage in other outside activities.
Rather than leaving treatment and falling back into old habits and patterns, a sober living facility can help you move forward with positive momentum. Transitioning into sober housing gives you a chance to strengthen the lessons you learned in treatment, turning them into healthy sober habits.
From a sober living home, you can work on your personal growth while developing healthy habits and coping strategies, all with the assistance of an encouraging, like-minded community.
Over time, sober living enables you to get back into the stream of life while providing you with a supportive network. Gain the tools and confidence you need to maintain long-term sobriety while rebuilding your life in a fulfilling and meaningful way.
What Should I Expect?
Each NewChapter home combines these elements to create a multifaceted and holistic recovery experience for our residents. Here’s what you can expect:
— Outside Help
Because we partner with social workers and mental health professionals, NewChapter offers residents access and referrals to professional treatment and emotional assistance.
— Skill Building
Learn how to identify and manage triggers, navigate cravings, and cope with challenges as you build integrity on your recovery journey.
— routine
To build discipline, residents follow a daily schedule that includes weekly house meetings, work, participation in household chores, and other activities.
— structure
Our homes provide a safe, structured environment where you can develop healthy habits and coping strategies.
— peer support
Strengthen your recovery network in a sober community where you can give and receive support while fostering a sense of belonging and camaraderie.
— safety policies
Sober living house rules are in place to ensure an alcohol and drug-free environment, with regular testing and curfews to keep everyone accountable and safe.
How Long Do I Stay?
Multiple studies have shown relapse rates of 65-70% in the 90 days after treatment. Newly sober people are often advised to remain in a safe, substance-free living environment for at least 90 days.
And for good reason—if you return to the same living situation where you were drinking and using without proper preparation, you run a significant risk of relapse.
We designed NewChapter to be a different kind of sober living experience. While a 90-day stay forms a solid foundation, our philosophy centers on flexibility and long-term support.
That’s why we invite our residents to stay for as long as they need in an environment that not only ensures safety but also nurtures personal development and inner growth.
Plus, each NewChapter home has a consistent feeling and sense of community across all our locations. If you’ve ever been a resident in the past, returning means coming home to a familiar, safe, and sober environment—even if you’re living in a different part of Texas.
We enforce consistent rules across all locations to maintain a seamless recovery environment. As a resident, you can look forward to a home that is not only sober and secure but also conducive to ongoing recovery and personal growth
