Sober Living Program

Living a life free from drugs and alcohol can be challenging, especially if you feel that you’re doing it alone. For many people transitioning from an addiction treatment program to their day-to-day life, the difficulties of getting back to where they once were can be overwhelming. However, when you enroll in a sober living program, such as the one at Sanford Behavioral Health, you aren’t alone as you face this new obstacle.

A sober living program offers structure and support as you walk through the first stages of recovery. To learn more about the benefits of our sober living program in Marne, Michigan, please call 616.202.3326.

What Is a Sober Living Program?

A sober living program is not an addiction treatment option where you attend therapy and learn more about managing your triggers. Instead, it’s a living community that’s tailored to the unique needs of those who are learning to live without using drugs and alcohol. At Sanford Behavioral Health, we have designed a temporary safe haven for our outpatients. It provides them with a place to stay if they don’t have a sober living environment to return to or if they feel that they aren’t ready to return home. It can also be highly beneficial for those who live further away from our treatment center.

A sober living program offers a good deal of structure for those who are in recovery from addiction. For instance, you may be required to take regular drug tests or return to the community by a specific time while you stay there. These measures aren’t meant to restrict your freedom but to help you practice recovery skills and regain your confidence.

During your stay in our sober living program, you will continue to receive treatment through our intensive outpatient or outpatient treatment programs. These programs will help you learn more about yourself and determine what tools you need to develop to help you stay sober. At the same time, your loved ones can attend our education programs on addiction and recovery to help them understand what you’re going through.

Benefits of a Sober Living Program

A sober living program can be quite helpful for those who are still uncertain about returning to their home environment. There are a wide range of benefits to these programs, including:

• Meaningful relationships – Due to the nature of addiction, many people in recovery have forgotten how to maintain healthy relationships. Sober living programs offer a built-in community, which allows clients to build new relationships free of substances.
• Opportunities to learn life skills – In many cases, those who use drugs or alcohol aren’t able to develop the necessary life skills to thrive in today’s world. Sober living programs offer the opportunity to learn these skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
• Chances to make connections – Sober living programs are uniquely situated to help clients to get jobs and find affordable housing. They won’t do all the work for you, but they will be there to point you in the right direction.
• Built-in support – When you feel that you’re going to relapse, a sober living program is a good place to turn to. They can offer relapse prevention tips and reduce triggers, making relapse less likely.

Whether this is your first time in recovery or the fifth, our sober living program in Marne, Michigan, can provide the care and support you need to stay substance-free.

Seek Support at Sanford Behavioral Health

When you’re ready to get into recovery and stay there, we are here to help. Contact Sanford Behavioral Health today at 616.202.3326 or use our convenient online contact form to learn more about the treatment options available.