The Basics

The Second Step Supportive Housing Program (SSSHP) has been providing housing for men in St. Paul, Minnesota since 1997. Founded by an addict in recovery, the goal at SSSHP is to provide a stable, supportive, sober living environment for guys in early recovery. No counseling is offered through the houses, but a set of rules and criteria for residents serves as a structural foundation and on-site managers, who are in recovery, serve as additional support to clients.

Accommodations and Amenities

Each of SSSHP’s houses sleeps between seven and nine, including a residential manager who lives on-site. While SSSHP houses all have a combination of double and single occupancy rooms, as a precaution against isolation, newcomers share a room with someone else. Single occupancy rooms are provided based on seniority and success within the recovery program. Each house comes fully furnished. Clients are provided with a bed and dresser, but must bring their own bedding, clothing and toiletries. There are full kitchens, but groceries are the resident’s own responsibility. They are also responsible for doing their own laundry with washers and dryers on-site.

Rules and Regulations

Residents of SSSHP’s houses are expected to have a minimum of 30 days sober and be actively participating in a 12-step program. That means attending at least one 12-step meeting per week, actively seeking and using a sponsor.

Residents must also attend a weekly house meeting and contribute to a harmonious house environment or risk being expelled from the program. Residents pay “programming fees” as opposed to rent, thus they have no lease and can be asked to leave at any time for not obeying rules or living up to house expectations. The fees for all of the houses are $560 per month plus a $375 “security/sobriety/compliance” deposit—the latter is returned if all program expectations are met.

Since SSSHP offers no formal clinical treatment; instead, each residential manager serves as an informal guide, drawing from personal experience in recovery. The house manager can also be integral in introducing new clients to the sober community in St. Paul.

Extras

All of the SSSHP houses are in the same neighborhood, the West 7th area of St. Paul. This area is prime recovery territory, with nearby 12-step meetings and clubhouses. Many residents of SSSHP are alumni of the local Fellowship Club rehab center, run by the Betty Ford Foundation.

In Summary

SSSHP housing is great inexpensive option for a “fresh-out-of-rehab” guy on a budget looking for a great first-step toward complete independence and sobriety. The tightknit community of recovering addicts means more established residents help newcomers. The company’s nearly 20-year history of providing housing for those in recovery and its MASH certification mean that SSSHP housing is both stable and meets a certain level of quality.

Second Step Supportive Housing Program
1164 7th St W
St Paul, MN 55116

Second Step Supportive Housing Program Cost: $560 (30 days). Reach Second Step Supportive Housing Program by phone at (651) 343-9352 or by email at cybernigthwalker@gmail.com. Find Second Step Supportive Housing Program on Facebook and Google+

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The Basics

Recovery in Action Sober Housing runs two non-clinical residences in Minneapolis catering to the recovering GLBT community. Founded by Dan Knutson, a recovering substance abuser himself, RIASH strives to provide a comfortable environment for a population with specific challenges to recovery.

Accommodations and Amenities

RIASH runs two houses, the Grand House and Park Avenue House. Grand has two-and-a-half bathrooms and shared bedrooms, with a mixture of single and double rooms for residents. Most residents share rooms. There are twin beds and one bedroom with a bunk bed. Who sleeps in the single-occupancy rooms is determined by seniority and successfully working a recovery program.

Neither house provides any kind of programming beyond a weekly in-house AA or NA meeting and a set of house rules. All residents are required to be sober for at least 30 days and actively participating in a 12-step program of some kind.

There is no employed staff at either house. Instead, a resident who has been sober for at least a year acts as the house manager in exchange for a discount on program fees.

Rules and Regulations

Both houses require adherence to house rules, including staying sober, attending at least three 12-step meetings a week, maintaining a full-time job, school or volunteer schedule and keeping up with house chores.

According to Grand house manager Virginia Townsend, RIASH is strict when it comes to maintaining sobriety. “In some halfway houses, they’ll give you an extra chance,” Townsend explains, “but we’re really clear about this: If you use, you’re out.” Residents who relapse are invited to re-interview once they’ve met the requirement of being sober for 30 days.

Because RIASH is all about independence, residents are expected to provide their own food and cook their own meals.

Park House programming fees are $500 per month, while Grand costs $550 per month.

Extras

While RIASH isn’t all that different from many halfway houses in the services it provides, the community it serves is unique. According to house manager Townsend, being a gay, lesbian, transgender or bisexual person provides distinctive challenges to recovery. “It’s one more thing that other people don’t have to deal with,” says Townsend. “For many people, this is the first time they go somewhere where they’re not different.”

According to Townsend, the recovering GLBT community in Minneapolis is tight-knit. Residents of other GLBT halfway houses know each other and attend the same meeting, and that sense of community can be a powerful tool for maintaining sobriety.

Townsend says RIASH’s houses don’t discriminate against people identifying as straight, however, and an applicant who identifies as heterosexual would be considered for residency using the same criteria as anyone else.

In Summary

RIASH’s sober houses provide a stable environment for recovery. This could be a great residential situation for an in-recovery gay, lesbian, transgender or bisexual person who is looking for a living situation among people who understand the unique challenges that can come with a non-traditional sexual or gender orientation.

Recovery in Action Sober Housing Cost: $525 or $575 (30 days). Reach Recovery in Action Sober Housing by phone at (612) 669.0940 or by email at virginia@sobermn.com. Find Recovery in Action Sober Housing on Facebook and Google+

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The Basics

Como House co-owners John Larson and Dan Ventrelli run two sober living houses for men in the Como neighborhood of St. Paul, Minnesota. Both men are in recovery and were inspired to start Como House in 2010 because of their experiences as 12-step sponsors. Their goal is to help newly sober men by providing a safe and structured 12-step oriented living space for those who want to get the most out of recovery.

Accommodations and Amenities

The two Como House properties are within five blocks of each other—Danforth House and St. Albans House. Both of these homes for men are centrally located in a pretty residential neighborhood in St. Paul. Como Lake Park is a short walk away, as well as access to the bus transportation and a variety of shops, restaurants and grocery stores.

There are six bedrooms in Danforth House, three singles and three doubles. At St.Albans there are five bedrooms—three are single rooms and two are doubles. As a rule, all new residents begin by sharing a room. Those who stay in the program graduate to a single room based on seniority and their progress in recovery. Como House residents are expected to provide and prepare their own food. As far as amenities go, both houses are fully furnished and provide Wi-Fi, free laundry and cable.

Rules and Regulations

Como House residents must maintain abstinence from drugs and alcohol and work a strong 12-step program, including attending at least three off-site meetings a week, working with a sponsor and attending the weekly house meeting. Residents also demonstrate their willingness to stay sober by helping with house chores and maintaining either a full time job, school or volunteer schedule. Program fees at the Como Houses are $525 a month plus a $25 per month supply fee and a $300 sobriety deposit the first month. Those who remain sober and successfully follow the rules will be given their deposit back when they leave.

There is no formal treatment at either house, although they take turn hosting a weekly combined AA/NA meeting. Unlike some halfway houses, there is no resident manager. The two owners of Como House manage the residences and live offsite. The idea is that not having a live-in manager makes the guys more accountable to each other and builds a strong sense of community within the houses.

Extras

The small size of the two houses can provide a more intimate, caring experience for residents, as does the dedication of the owners. Como House also succeeds because of its informal group activities. Whether it’s going to meetings together, playing Xbox in the living room, pick-up basketball games or the group dinners held once a month, both houses provide residents with many laid-back fellowship opportunities.

In Summary

Casual, economical and connected to the St. Paul 12-step community, Como House would be a good choice for someone who has completed primary treatment and is looking for a small, tight-knight group of guys. In spite of its relatively inexpensive fees, Como House’s MASH certification assures a level of quality that makes it an excellent pick.

Como House
1299 St Albans Street
St. Paul, MN 55117

Como House Cost: $550 (30 days). Reach Como House phone at (651) 270-5239 or by email.

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The Basics

The Anthony House is a sober living home for men founded in July 2008 in St. Paul, Minnesota. The house is located in Maplewood—a quiet residential neighborhood—and serves individuals of all ages and backgrounds.

Accommodations and Amenities

The 3,360-square-foot contemporary rambler has eight bedrooms and four bathrooms. Residents begin their stay in one of four dual-occupancy bedrooms and, once they have settled in, they can transition into one of the three single bedrooms. Both the single and double rooms have twin beds, a dresser and a small closet. Linens and bedding are provided for residents.

The owner and manager lives on-site in a single bedroom.

The Anthony House has a large kitchen with four refrigerators, allowing ample space for each resident’s food. Although clients are responsible for their own food, the house also collects $25 a month from each resident to create a small fund for staples like milk, bread and cleaning supplies.

The house has cable TV and Wi-Fi and residents are allowed to use cell phones and electronics. The house has a deck that overlooks a lake and is furnished with chairs and a grill for use in the summer months. An on-site laundry facility is available.

Rules and Regulations

The Anthony House accepts residents who have either just completed a residential program or who have been sober for 30 days. The house requires a minimum six-month stay.

Residents are required to attend a minimum of two off-site AA/NA meetings a week and must be regularly working with a sponsor while living in the house. The facility is in close proximity to many 12-step meetings. Each resident must also complete 30 hours a week of work, school or volunteer work.

There is a mandatory house meeting every Sunday to discuss roommate issues and each resident’s recovery progress. The meeting ends with a reading from the Big Book and a group discussion about the reading.

Each resident is assigned a daily chore to help with the upkeep of the house. The facility allows residents to come and go as they please, but a nightly curfew of midnight is enforced. Residents are not allowed overnight guests and must have prior approval 24 hours before they stay overnight elsewhere. All clients are regularly tested for drugs and alcohol.

In Summary

The Anthony House is an affordable option for men in the St. Paul area looking for sober living. The focus on AA/NA and required employment, schooling or volunteer work provide structure and help to build a normal life as residents continue their recovery.

The Anthony House
2534 Hillwood Dr
St. Paul, MN 55119

The Anthony House Cost: Single room $650 (30 days); shared room $600 (30 days). Reach The Anthony House by phone at (651) 334-2395 and by email at Daniel.maher@theantonyhouse.com.

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The Basics

Buffalo House is a sober living home in St. Paul, Minnesota for men. It was founded in 2000 in an old apartment complex that has since been renovated into a fully functioning sober living facility. Buffalo House accommodates men of all ages and aims to help them create and meet goals, build confidence and develop dignity.

Accommodations and Amenities

Residents live in a 10,000-square-foot, two-story brick apartment complex. It has 25 beds and six bathrooms with a mixture of triple-, double- and single-occupancy rooms. Clients begin their stay in a triple or double room then transfer into a single-occupancy unit with the approval of the house manager and once a room becomes available.

Although residents are responsible for their own food, Buffalo House provides dinner on Tuesday nights during the mandatory house meeting. Each week, a different resident is tasked with preparing the meal.

The dining room is used for both house meetings and communal meals. The kitchen is large enough to store each client’s food as well as prepare a meal for all 25 residents.

Common areas include a spacious basement with pool tables and a TV room with comfortable couches. Residents are allowed to have cell phones and personal electronics.

Rules and Regulations

Potential residents are interviewed every Tuesday night at the house meeting. If accepted, they are required to commit to a minimum six-month stay. Clients must be either a full-time student or employed a minimum of 32 hours a week while living at Buffalo House.

Residents must attend at least four AA/NA meetings a week and commit to weekly service. They must also work the steps with a sponsor and meet in person with the sponsor once a week. At the weekly house meeting, residents read from the Big Book and have a group discussion about the reading.

All residents are expected to maintain their personal and public spaces, keeping the house tidy and respectable. The house has a curfew of midnight on weekdays and 1 am on weekends. Family members can come for visits but Buffalo House does not permit overnight guests. All residents are regularly drug tested and Breathalyzed.

Summary

Buffalo House provides men seeking a sober living home in St. Paul with a strong foundation of recovery focused on the 12 steps. While the size of this facility helps to build strong sober community support, individuals seeking a private recovery experience may be better off at a more intimate sober home.

Buffalo House
97 Oxford St North
St. Paul, MN 55104

Buffalo House Cost: $675 (30 days) and a $300 deposit. Reach Buffalo House by phone at (651) 209-0780 or and by email.

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The Basics

Bright Spot Sober House for Women is a group of sober living homes that provide housing for women recovering from substance abuse. Opened in 2013 by Valerie Quintana—a recovering addict herself—Bright Spot now operates three sober houses in Minneapolis.

Accommodations and Amenities

Bright Spot’s three houses accommodate a total of 29 women. Each house is modern, with tasteful, thoughtful decor, and located in a quiet Minneapolis residential neighborhood.

Homes have a variety of both double- and single-occupancy bedrooms. One house sleeps eight with two shared bathrooms, another has nine beds and two baths, and the third can accommodate 12 women with three shared bathrooms. Residents begin their stay sharing a bedroom and then are permitted to move into single rooms as space becomes available.

Each Bright Spot house has a fully stocked kitchen with new fixtures and amenities as well as a dining room large enough for residents to share a communal meal. Clients are responsible for providing their own food and for preparing their meals. Living rooms are spacious with comfortable couches and a TV. Wi-Fi is also available throughout all of the houses.

All the homes have on-site laundry available but residents must provide their own detergent. Bright Spot provides bedding, linens and towels for clients.

Although Bright Spot homes do not have a live-in manager, the owner and manager regularly come by and check in with residents.

Rules and Regulations

Bright Spot requires residents to complete detox and a residential treatment program and have a minimum of 30 days of sobriety before admission.

Clients are required to attend at least three off-site 12-step meetings a week and be actively working the steps with a sponsor. Each home has a weekly meeting on Monday nights during which residents discuss any house or roommate issues. Bright Spot also requires women to perform chores and maintain tidy personal and shared spaces.

Residents must also complete a minimum of 20 hours of “productive time” each week that includes working, looking for employment, being actively involved in an outpatient program or volunteering in the local community.

Bright Spot encourages independence so residents are not required to sign in and out when they arrive home or leave the house. The houses do require a minimum four-month stay and clients are welcome to stay up to a maximum of a year.

For a client’s first month of residence, the house curfew is 10 pm on weeknights and midnight on the weekends. After the trial period, the curfew is extended to midnight on weeknights and 1 am on the weekends. Initially, residents are allowed to spend one night  per week away from the home and then two overnights away per week after six weeks. Visitors are permitted only during designated visiting hours.

Bright Spot performs drug and Breathalyzer tests only when other residents or the manager suspect a resident has relapsed. All houses operate on a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drug and alcohol use and residents who violate the policy must leave immediately.

In Summary

Bright Spot’s homes are affordable and ideal for newly-sober women looking for both the structure of sober living and independence. This group of homes may not be the best fit for clients who have a history of relapse—the lack of a live-in manager and little-to-no oversight of daily comings-and-goings may prove too liberal for some.

Bright Spot Sober House For Women
4331 5th Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55409

Bright Spot Sober House for Women Cost: $525 (30 days). Reach Bright Spot Sober House for Women at (612) 695-8811 or at valeriejquintana@yahoo.com.

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The Basics

Transitions is an organization based in St. Paul, Minnesota, that provides substance abuse treatment and post-treatment housing for men and women. Founded in 2007, Transitions operates four different therapeutic living environments—transitional living with the Cornerstone Program,  a sober living program, a Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT) program and the Group Residential Housing program (GRH).

Accommodations and Amenities

Transitions operates a group of ten individual sober homes all located in an upscale neighborhood of St. Paul. Three of these houses belong to the Cornerstone transitional living program and the other seven house are reserved for clients enrolled in the structured sober living program.

Cornerstone’s gender-specific program has two houses for men and one for women. All homes can accommodate 10 residents with a mix of single and double-occupancy rooms. Clients share a kitchen and bathrooms. Wi-Fi and cable are available throughout the houses as well as free on-site laundry facilities.

Food is provided and meals are prepared for clients in the Cornerstone program; an outside chef prepares dinner Monday through Thursday and serves meals on-site family style. Lunches and weekend dinners are provided at Arches, the Transitions cafeteria and hub for meetings and their GRH program. Residents prepare their own breakfasts in their homes. Transitions provides on-site staff 24/7 in the Cornerstone program.

The Transitions sober living program’s seven sober homes are clustered within close proximity to each other—all within walking distance. The houses range in size with anywhere from five to 14 residents in both single and double-occupancy bedrooms. Décor is comfortable and contemporary, with large common spaces and landscaped yards and pleasant outdoor living spaces.

Rules and Regulations

All incoming clients must have completed residential, Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) or outpatient treatment programs and have at least 30 days of sobriety—however, Transitions does accept residents who have recently relapsed.

The Cornerstone program is a structured environment that requires a minimum two-month commitment for new residents. They are required to complete a minimum of 20 hours of productive time a week—which might include working, attending school or participating in an IOP. Clients receive breathalyzer tests three times a week and drug tested twice a week.
Cornerstone operates a strict daily schedule. At 8:30 am Monday through Friday residents are expected to have left the house for a 9 am group relapse prevention meeting led by an LADC. At 10:30 am clients attend a vocational meeting discussing career options and job-hunting skills. From noon until 4 pm residents are required to work, attend school or do recovery work in IOP.

Cornerstone residents are also required to complete weekly house chores to help with the upkeep of the houses. There is an evening group meeting on Thursdays and Sundays for discussing goals and recovery struggles. Residents are required to attend a minimum of three AA/NA meetings per week and must find a sponsor as soon as possible. A 10 pm curfew on weeknights and 12 am on weekends is enforced.

The Transitions sober living program is less structured and ideal for clients who are highly motivated with strong recovery in AA and already working with a sponsor. Sober living clients are required to spend up to 30 hours a week being productive with work or recovery. There is no curfew, but residents need to check in with their house manager by 10 pm if they are expecting a late night. Overnight passes are permitted at both Cornerstone and sober living, but only with family members.

Transitions’ MAT program is designed for residents with opiate addiction who need medication-assisted therapy. MAT clients begin their recovery in the Cornerstone program then step-down to a sober living home. The GRH program offers state-subsidized housing for adult men with co-occurring disorders. This 90 day program accommodates clients at the Arches facility. Residents receive health care education, group therapy and attend study groups devoted to vocational and community volunteer opportunities.

The staff members are a mix of both LADCs as well as recent alumni of Transitions programs. There is also a full-time registered nurse who provides health support for clients.

Extras

Transitions offers programs such as life skills education, job search assistance time management and both short and long-term goal planning as well as instruction for completing small household tasks—like running a dishwasher.

Transitions does not have a formal family program, but they do offer group counseling. Families are also referred to outside counseling services as needed.

The organization occasionally arranges group outings for clients like camping trips and tubing at a nearby lake.

Summary

Transitions provides a wide variety of sober living programs which accommodate early recovery, long-term recovery, clients in relapse and individuals with co-occurring disorders. The upscale living environments and easy progression path from transitional to sober living programs make Transitions a good choice for men and women with their eye on long-term sobriety.

Transitions Business Office
1956 Feronia Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104

Transitions cost: Cornerstone $3,000 (30 Days), Sober Living $750 (30 Days). Reach Transitions at (651) 493-6683 or at contact@transitions.pro. Find Transitions on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and LinkedIn

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The Basics

Come Straight Home is a sober living organization for adult women. Founded in 2007 by Jennifer Diederich—a recovering addict herself—it now operates four houses in the St. Paul, Minnesota area. Priding itself as “designed for women in recovery by women in recovery,” Come Straight Home aims to help women live spiritually grounded and productive lives.

Accommodations and Amenities

All four houses—1510 Summit House,  Grand House, Farrington House and Holly House—are located in quiet, upscale residential neighborhoods with easy access to public transportation. Houses have laundry facilities on-site and cleaning supplies, soap and paper products are included in the price of rent.

The 1510 Summit House is a restored mansion located in a historic district of St. Paul. This stately home has a covered front porch with comfortable outdoor seating, four shared bedrooms and one single that is reserved for the live-in house manager. There are three shared bathrooms and a spacious living room with a fireplace and comfortable seating. The house has contemporary furniture and there are hardwood floors and built-in storage throughout.

Grand House is also a restored historical home with similar decor to Summit House. There is a covered porch and landscaped walkway  and clients live in comfortable surroundings with hardwood floors. The kitchen has new appliances and is fully stocked with all supplies needed for residents to prepare their own meals. There are three bedrooms with single beds, one of which is reserved for the live-in manager.

Farrington House is a renovated 1910 Victorian home with an enclosed sun porch. There are two single-occupancy (one reserved for the on-site manager) and four double-occupancy rooms. There are two shared bathrooms and the bedrooms have cable, though clients must provide their own TV.

Holly House—another renovated mansion dating back to 1905—is the largest of the four houses with five double-occupancy bedrooms and one single for the manager, plus three and a half bathrooms. The house also has three living rooms, a screened in sun-porch and a fitness room in the basement.

All houses have free WiFi and cable TV and are located relatively close to a fitness center or gym. Residents are required to provide their own groceries and prepare all meals. Come Straight Home houses have coin-operated washers and dryers, except Farrington House, which has free laundry services.

Rules and Regulations

New residents are required to sign a lease for a minimum of si months. All clients must be over the age of 21 and have been sober for at least 30 days. Come Straight Home is an inclusive sober home network and has a wide range of residents—from women in their early 20s to senior citizens.

Come Straight Home has a mandatory weekly house meeting where residents discuss their recovery progress and address any household or roommate issues. Residents are required to attend three AA or other abstinence-based meetings per week and must have a sponsor with whom they meet at least once a week. Residents are also required to perform community service along with their 12-step work.

Residents are required to complete a minimum of 25 hours of productive work each week that may include employment, attending school or being involved in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).

The onsite managers are all alumni of Come Straight Home and have been sober for at least a year. All the houses regularly perform drug and Breathalyzer tests on their residents.

Although the organization does accept some clients who have co-occurring disorders, Come Straight Home emphasizes stability in their houses, so residents with psychological conditions that may be disruptive are encouraged to find another sober living home that specializes in dual-diagnosis support.

In Summary

Come Straight Home is ideal for women looking for affordable sober living options in upscale neighborhoods. The high level of independence is a great fit for residents who are ready to transition back into the real world after a residential program. However, individuals with a history of relapse who may require strict structure and supervision in their early sobriety may be better suited for an environment with less autonomy. 

Come Straight Home
505 Summit Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102

Come Straight Home Cost: Holly House $875 (30 days), 1510 Summit House $825 (30 days), Grand House $775 (30 days),  Farrington House $625 (30 days), sobriety deposit $350. Reach Come Straight Home at (651) 399-5181 or by email at Jennifer@comestraighthomeinc.com. Find Come Straight Home on Facebook and Google+

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The Basics

St. Paul Sober Living is a sober living organization founded in 2001 in St. Paul, Minnesota. Originally providing just one home in St. Paul for men seeking sobriety support, the organization has since grown into a network of two houses in Colorado and eight in St. Paul.

Accommodations and Amenities

St. Paul Sober Living has five homes for men and three for women that are all within a few blocks of each other in residential St. Paul. All the houses are single-family homes in quiet upscale neighborhoods and have pleasant curb appeal and tasteful interior design with comfortable furnishings and thoughtful décor.

The houses accommodate up to 10 residents. When residents initially move in, they are housed in the finished attic bedrooms, all of which are spacious and cozy with natural light. Attic bedrooms have up to four single beds and four closets, allowing each client ample personal space. Residents transition into one of the six single bedrooms over time, based on seniority. Bedding is provided.

Common areas include living rooms with leather couches and TVs, and an office space with a computer. Wi-Fi is available throughout the house and there is ample street and driveway parking for residents.

Clients are responsible for providing their own food and preparing their own meals. Each of the kitchens comes fully stocked with appliances and cooking supplies and have ample storage space for each resident’s personal food items.

Rules and Regulations

St. Paul requires residents to complete a phone interview with the house manager before being admitted. The organization only admits residents who have been sober for 30 days—most come directly from a residential program.

St. Paul operates a two-phase recovery program. Residents can either start out in phase one (an outpatient track) or in the traditional sober living program (the more relaxed option). The first phase of the program lasts for 90 days, during which residents have a weekly individual counseling session with an LADC as well as a weekly group process meeting that discusses relapse and recovery issues. The counselor calls the resident’s parents once a week to give them an update on their progress.

Clients have a weekly meeting with a staff member to develop their schedule with the goal of helping residents create a balance between work, 12-step meetings and outside recreation. If they are unemployed, residents are required to complete weekly job hunts and be actively searching for work.

St. Paul provides transportation to and from outside meetings and professional appointments for the first 30 days of phase one, after which transportation is limited to meetings or appointments and residents must find their own way back.

During the first phase, residents are required to attend a minimum of five outside 12-step meetings in addition to the in-house group and family meetings. Phase one has a 10 pm curfew during the week and 12 am on the weekends.

Residents are also taught money management during phase one. St. Paul requires residents to set aside an additional $500 every month for their money management program. They are given $100 on Mondays and learn how to spend it on groceries and necessary supplies. St. Paul provides another $20 on Fridays for additional weekend spending.

St. Paul also has a medication management program that helps residents learn proper administration. The program dispenses resident’s medication to them every seven days and refills are arranged by the staff. St. Paul has a nurse on staff who is available by request.

Phase two—a “customized” phase—is a step down from the more structured phase one and lasts for 90 days. A combination of phase one and the traditional sober living program, the second phase includes bi-weekly meetings with the case manager and bi-weekly case manager updates for parents. This phase also includes both the money management and medication management programs as well as assistance with scheduling.

Once residents have completed the first two phases, they can step down to the traditional sober living program, which requires clients to attend at least three AA/NA meetings a week. Residents are also required to complete a minimum of 32 hours a week of employment or volunteer work in the community.

There is no maximum length of stay and residents are permitted to stay in a house for as long as they want to; the average stay is between eight to nine months. Overnights must be approved by staff and are allowed after the first two weeks.

The organization regularly performs drug and Breathalyzer tests, and the house manager will search a client’s room if they are suspected of any unusual behavior. St. Paul also mandates that residents abstain from any new romantic relationships for their initial 90 days in a house.

The house managers are a mix of alumni of St. Paul as well as members of local AA and NA groups.

Extras

St. Paul focuses on creating a strong community between their sober living houses and residents regularly participate in extracurricular activities together, including bowling, softball in the summer and flag football in the fall.

In Summary

St. Paul Sober Living is ideal for newly sober individuals looking for a strong sober community in the St. Paul area. The treatment program offers residents needing structure and life skills instruction an opportunity to grow and learn in a safe environment and is a good choice for men or women at risk of relapse. The more relaxed traditional sober living option allows clients to continue to build autonomy and independence.

St. Paul Sober Living
649 Grand Ave
St. Paul, MN 55105

St. Paul Sober Living Cost: Phase one $3,000 (30 days), plus a $1,000 sober deposit and $300 admission fee; phase two $2,000 (30 days); sober living $850 (30 days). Reach St. Paul Sober Living at (651) 636-7775 and email them here. Find St. Paul Sober Living on Facebook and LinkedIn

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The Basics

Founded in 2006 in Chaska, Minnesota, CD Recovery Services provides a network of gender-specific sober living homes for men and women in recovery. In 2009, they merged with Five Stars Recovery Center, which also offers sober living homes, as well as outpatient drug rehab.

Accommodations and Amenities

CD Recovery Services accommodates approximately 66 clients in 11 houses located in Chaska, Shakopee, Maple Grove and Carver. There are four female-only and seven male-only homes. Accommodations vary, but typically clients are paired in comfortably furnished rooms. The CH Klein Mansion for Women in Chaska was once known as the Peacock Inn Bed and Breakfast. The quaint house includes a wrap around porch, stained glass windows, old-style street lamps and an English garden. The Jefferson House for men is in close proximity to a water park, golf courses and hiking trails.

Clients receiving General Relief are supplied with food. Those not receiving state funding are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation. Fully equipped kitchens are provided in each house. Amenities include Cable TV, all utilities, local telephone service, laundry facility and Wi-Fi. Smoking is permitted in a designated outdoor areas only. Clients are allowed a daily maximum of ten minutes each on the landline. Each house has a live-in residential manager who oversees operations.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admission, clients must have had a minimum of 30 days of sobriety. A 90-day minimum length of stay is required. Upon arrival, residents undergo a 30-day probationary period, which includes a daily 9 pm curfew and the requirement to get a 12-step sponsor within 14 days. After 30 days, the standard curfew is 11:30 pm Sundays through Thursdays, and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. All clients must be out of bed by 9 am, and have their sleeping areas clean and beds made. Random room checks are conducted.

Requirements include acquiring full time work, going to school or performing community service. Clients who need outpatient treatment attend Five Stars Recovery Center. Clients who left residential treatment, prior to arrival, or those who are criminal justice clients must follow discharge instructions, including adherence to an aftercare protocol.

Other conditions for residency include attendance at three 12-step meetings per week (along with verification slips signed by meeting’s secretary), participation at the house meeting and performance of household chores. At CD Recovery Services, clients undergo random drug and alcohol screenings. Those who have relapsed are immediately evicted from the premises.

Extras

Chaska has a diverse selection of 12-step meetings. In 2007, Chaska made the Top Ten List in CNN Money’s annual Best Places to Live.

In Summary

CD Recovery Services offers a highly structured approach to affordable sober living. Clients focus on building a solid foundation in recovery, as well as establish basic life skills. An added bonus is that food is provided for General Relief clients, and outpatient treatment is readily available for residents needing transitional care.

CD Recovery Services
102 East 2nd St, Ste 110B
Chaska, MN 55318

CD Recovery Services, Inc. Cost: $550 (30 days). Reach CD Recovery Services, Inc. by phone at (952) 448-6557 or by email at info@cdrecoveryservices.org. Find CD Recovery Services on Facebook, Twitter and Google+

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The Basics

Founded in 2014 by John Leonard in Minnetrista, Minnesota, Redemption House is a Christ-centered male-only sober living that utilizes a “heart-focused discipleship model.” Their philosophy is that people who once found comfort in the compulsive routines of addiction can worship their way to sobriety and negative behavior patterns can be replaced with a new affection for Christ.

Accommodations and Amenities

Redemption House is a large, rustic cabin-style residence, which boasts a huge outdoor deck and cross gable roofs. The house is surrounded by woods and expansive marshlands and is close to Lake Minnetonka. The interior, which compliments the exterior, is equally impressive with large windows, wood siding, beige carpeting and exposed roof beams, creating a cozy ambience. The living room includes a moose head hanging over the mantel of a rock fireplace, brown leather couches, glass end tables, and contemporary lamps. The fully equipped kitchen includes a wall-to-wall window, stainless steel appliances and natural wood cabinets.

Redemption House accommodates 13 men. Residents are paired in furnished rooms, which include twin beds with natural wood headboards, dressers, contemporary lamps and plush beige carpeting. While food is provided, residents take turns cooking. Staff assists clients with meal preparation. Entrees include steak topped with pineapple, mashed potatoes and asparagus.

Amenities include laundry facilities, gym membership, transportation, Wi-Fi and Cable TV. Upon arrival, cell phones are locked away. After a month, clients receive their phones, and are allowed limited privileges. At Redemption House, this rule is enforced in order to teach men to focus on Christ. Redemption House has three Ministry Assistants, who work in shifts, thus providing around the clock supervision.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admission, clients undergo a comprehensive assessment with staff. They must exhibit openness to believing in Christ. Men who are not eligible or find Redemption House may not be a good fit are provided with referrals. Typically, clients have undergone detox prior to moving in. The minimum required length of stay is 90 days. At Redemption House, clients are not allowed to leave the house without being accompanied by a Ministry Assistant and are transported to meetings and Church services.

Clients attend services at the local Redeemer Bible Church, participate in Bible Study, and are assigned books to read. The assigned reading list includes Addictions – A Banquet in the Grave: Finding Hope in the Power of the Gospel, by Edward T. Welch, The Prodigal God by Timothy Keller and The Truth Project, which is a DVD-based curriculum.

A typical day involves getting up at 7 am and participating in worship, followed by breakfast and a discussion at 8 am, and then a community meeting or outdoor activity at 9 am, followed by Bible reading at 10 am. Between 11 am and noon, clients participate in worship or a homework review, and at noon they have lunch, and engage in a discussion. Personal time is from 1 to 2 pm, and the rest of the afternoon and evening includes a community meeting, dinner, outside meeting, reading, homework, prayer and at 10:30 am, lights are out. Clients attend Celebrate Recovery or go to 12-step meetings.

Extras

At Redemption House, clients receive personal leather bound English standard version Bibles.

Clients participate in many recreational activities including kayaking, swimming, fishing, and softball, sledding, skiing, ice fishing and broomball.

In Summary

The Redemption House protocol is well outlined, and they also interview clients thoroughly, to make sure their program is a perfect fit. With that said, Redemption House is a great choice for a client seeking a Christian-centered sober living that offers additional mentorship services.

Redemption House
7590 Susan Ln
Minnetrista, MN 55364

Redemption House Cost: $4,200 (30 days). Reach Redemption House by phone at (651) 270-2358 or by email. Find Redemption House at Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Google+

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The Basics

Founded in 2015 in St. Paul, Minnesota, by friends Tim Hegna and Jason Holm, Rejuvenate Homes provides safe and structured sober living for men in recovery from chemical dependency. Hegna and Holm are also in recovery. Besides operating a sober living community, Hegna is working towards his CADC certification. Rejuvenate Homes has two houses, and a third house is scheduled for an April 1, 2016 opening.

Accommodations and Amenities

The historic Dayton house was built in 1898, and includes a separate carriage house on the same property. Hegna has completely renovated the house, which still retains its 19^th century charm. The main house accommodates seven clients, and the carriage house, which was built in 1925, also houses seven men. Clients are housed in single-occupancy rooms, which include a twin bed with brand new bedding, closet, dresser and an armchair. The St. Paul house, which was built in 1920, boasts a New American style with large windows and an asymmetrical front. The house accommodates seven clients housed in uniquely furnished, single-occupancy rooms.

Both houses include lavish contemporary furnishings. Each residence includes a sparkling, fully equipped kitchen with state of the art appliances. Clients are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation. A dinner, which is prepared by a pair of residents, is also served after the weekly house meeting. Amenities include weekly housecleaning service, laundry facilities, extra refrigerators, Cable TV, Wi-Fi, central air and heating, utilities, ample street parking and private patios. Smoking is permitted in a designated area on the patios. House managers live on the premises.

Rules and Regulations

Potential clients must be 25 years and older and have a minimum of 30 days of sobriety. At Rejuvenate Homes, clients are strongly advised to attend at three weekly 12-step meetings and acquire sponsors. During the first 30 days, clients who have recently left residential treatment are allowed time to settle in, and focus on establishing a recovery protocol.

After that time, they are persuaded to attend school, perform community service or go to work. While these recommendations are not mandated, “couch potatoes” are not allowed. Residents must maintain productivity, as well as not isolate. At Rejuvenate Homes, the curfew is 11 pm seven days a week. Clients working late shifts or those planning to spend an overnight visit with a loved one must inform management beforehand. Residents must attend the weekly house meeting.

Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted. Residents who have relapsed are immediately evicted from the house to ensure the safety of other residents. The 30-day cost is $850, not including a $750 non-refundable sobriety security deposit. Additionally, at the beginning of the month residents each contribute $20, which is used towards the purchase of paper supplies, coffee, laundry detergent and softener.

Extras

Other services besides housing, include one-on-one spiritual mentoring.

St. Paul has gained the reputation of having a bustling recovery community. Residents have access to plenty of the St. Paul Intergroup and the Minneapolis Intergroup 12-step meetings.

Rejuvenate Homes is a member of MASH (Minnesota Association of Sober Homes).

In Summary

Rejuvenate Homes was created from Hegna’s vision of being of service to his fellow alcoholics and addicts. The historical houses are located in beautiful neighborhoods. Residents are apt to feel at home here. While working on their steps, they get to rebuild their lives in serene and spacious surroundings.

Rejuvenate Homes
The Dayton House
1898 Dayton Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55104

The St. Paul House
1759 Munster Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55116

Rejuvenate Homes Cost: $850 (30 days, not including a monthly $20 supply fee and a $750 sobriety deposit.) Reach Rejuvenate Homes by phone at (763) 482-2344 or by email at tim.hegna@rejuvenatehomes.co.

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The Basics

Founded in 2012 in St. Paul, Minnesota by Ann Costello Junge, who previously worked as a house manager for another local recovery home, True North Recovery provides sober living for women inside the Aurora House, a spacious Queen Ann Victorian home. Junge’s sobriety date is April 4, 2012. From her own personal experience, her belief is that safe and structured sober living homes allow clients to build a strong foundation in their recovery, as well as teach them accountability and life skills.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Aurora House, which was built in 1884, is part of a national register of historic homes. While completely renovated, the original architectural detail and interior have been preserved. The white-shingled house has magenta trim and includes steep gabled roofs and two “Rapunzel” towers. The spacious backyard includes trees, a lawn and patio, with chairs, marble flowerpots and a water fountain. The interior includes hardwood floors, a grand staircase and natural woodwork. The bathrooms include old-fashioned claw foot bathtubs.

The Aurora House accommodates 14 women, but Junge prefers to keep the numbers small, to maintain an intimate environment. On the upstairs floor, each tower accommodates one senior resident. One master bedroom includes three clients. Other residents share double-occupancy rooms. The rooms include old-fashioned style dressers, twin beds, nightstands, and televisions.

The fully equipped kitchen has cabinets made of natural woodwork, stainless steel appliances including two dishwashers, and two microwave ovens and leather chairs surrounding a granite island with a sink. While clients are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation, Sunday nights, between 6:30 pm and 8 pm, are reserved for a family-style dinner, followed by a house meeting. Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable TV and laundry facilities. Junge, who lives on the premises, is also the residential manager.

Rules and Regulations

Preferably, clients have arrived from residential treatment, but those with less time are admitted on a case-by-case basis, and are also provided with stricter requirements. True North Recovery maintains a level system, and requests a four-month minimum length of stay, except many clients stay longer.

Upon arrival, clients must attend a minimum of three weekly 12-step meetings, including a local women’s meeting. They must acquire a home group, a weekly service commitment and get a sponsor. Other requirements include working between 25 and 30 weekly hours of employment, attending outpatient counseling or going to school. Retired women are encouraged to participate in community service.

Due to the house dinner and meeting, the Sunday curfew is 4 pm. During the meeting, women discuss their journeys through recovery. Clients also write out a weekly schedule, which is reviewed by staff. This is to ensure that clients maintain weekly productivity. The curfew from Mondays to Saturdays is one am.

There are no overnights allowed during the first 30 days, but when women progress into level two, they are allowed two overnights a week. As clients progress during their stay, they receive later curfews and more freedom. Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted. Residents who have relapsed must leave the premises, but staff makes sure that they have someplace to land. They are not thrown out into the streets. After 30 days, they are admitted back on a case-by-case basis. Other requirements include performance of household chores, and participation in morning step study.

Extras

True North Recovery is a member of MASH (Minnesota Association of Sober Homes). Aurora House is located in a university neighborhood, which gives clients many opportunities to further their education, as well as find work, or attend aftercare.

In Summary

The women at True North Recovery’s Aurora House have a tight fellowship, which is highly beneficial and nurturing for clients in early recovery. Additionally, living in a beautiful house can definitely boost self-esteem, as well as provide a healing atmosphere. Junge is serious about recovery, and is highly intuitive with the needs of her clients. For women looking for 12-step sober living in the St. Paul area, True North Recovery is an option worth considering.

True North Recovery
Aurora House
496 Marshall Ave
St. Paul, MN 55102

True North Recovery Cost: $825 (30 days, not including a $350 sobriety deposit). Reach True North Recovery by phone at (612) 205-2568 or by email at info@TrueNorthRecovery.org.

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The Basics

Founded in 2005 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, University House provides sober living for college-age male students, 18 and older. Their mission is to provide a much-needed safe environment for clients so that they can succeed in school, while staying clean and sober. At University House, residents are allowed to be self-governing, as long as they comply with basic requirements in their recovery. University House is also a 12-step based home. As the name suggests, the house is in close proximity to the University of Minnesota.

Accommodations and Amenities

Located in a residential neighborhood, University House is a unique gray Victorian house with white trim and a large covered porch. University House accommodates seven residents, who typically reside in double occupancy rooms that include twin beds, dressers and closet space. Rooms include large windows that allow for ample sunlight, and one room features a vaulted ceiling with a skylight.

Residents are responsible for their own groceries, and meals are prepared in a fully equipped kitchen. Amenities include all utilities, a landline with long distance and local calling, cable TV, Wi-Fi, basic housecleaning and toiletry supplies. Each client is allowed indoor space for one bicycle. In the summer, residents are allowed to install a basic air conditioning unit in their rooms, at an extra monthly cost of $25 towards the electric bill. A house manager lives on the premises.

Rules and Regulations

At University House, clients must follow basic requirements which include that they must be at least 18 years of age and older, and they must be sober for 30 days prior to applying for an intake interview. After they are accepted as members, they must be clean and sober for 90 days prior to moving into the house. There is a six-month minimum commitment.

Other requirements include finding a sponsor within one week of arrival, and making sure that a sponsor is acquired within two weeks. Clients must work the steps with their sponsors, attend a minimum of two 12-step weekly meetings, of which one is a home group and perform assigned household chores. Residents must be enrolled at the University of Minnesota or another local college. While in school, they must maintain a minimum of a 2.0 grade point average, as well as remain in good academic standing. Residents are asked to avoid going to bars, parties that serve alcohol or drugs and other establishments that serve chemical substances.

Extras

University House is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Homes, which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

Due to the fact that many college students are surrounded by alcohol and drugs, University House fulfills a much needed demand for those who are looking to stay clean and sober while they focus on doing well in school. This quaint Victorian home offers residents a wonderful environment to focus on their academics, and to work on their steps, while they work on building healthy lives.

University House
709 7^th Street SE
Minneapolis, MN 55414

University House Cost: $695 (30 days, not including a $695 deposit). Reach University House by phone at (612) 203-3455, (612) 670-3898. Find University House at Facebook

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The Basics

Founded in 2008 in Minneapolis, Minnesota by Jon Bartelt, New Spirit Homes provides highly affordable, safe and structured sober living for men in early recovery. While Bartelt is not in recovery, his housing director, Rick Anderson will celebrate two years in October. Bartelt, along with Anderson, run a tight yet highly supportive ship and many residents maintain a high sobriety success rate, as well as become productive members of society.

Accommodations and Amenities

New Spirit Homes has four houses, and accommodates 75 clients. The houses are uniquely named, after close friends of Bartelt’s. The Merlin House is named after Bartlelt’s father, Pastor Merlin, who often said, “No stinkin’ thinkin’” to those in early recovery from addiction, because he believed that destructive thoughts lead to harmful actions. The Morris House is a unique yellow Victorian with shamrock green trim, and the Carpenter House is a white split-level house. Clients are accommodated in private or double occupancy rooms, which include beds, dressers and nightstands.

Amenities include cleaning supplies, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a laundry room and all utilities, including air conditioning. The Morris House includes off-street parking, for an additional $50 monthly cost. All of the houses are within close proximity to a plethora of 12-step meetings. The Morris House features feline companionship, courtesy of Goose the cat. House managers live on the premises, and Anderson is on hand to offer ample support. Smoking is permitted outside in designated areas only.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to arrival, clients must have been clean and sober for 30 days, and usually 60 days is the cut off for acceptance, as New Spirit Homes caters to those in early recovery. Some clients have attended an inpatient drug rehab, and some men participate in outpatient treatment. Additionally, they must complete and submit an online application for consideration. Anderson, who interviews potential clients focuses on current medications, as well as criminal backgrounds. DUI’s are okay, but applicants who have more serious criminal records, including armed robbery, murder and child molestation are not allowed on the premises, for the safety of the household. Benzodiazepines, and narcotics are not allowed on the premises. Those who enter the house under the influence, are immediately evicted from the premises.

During the first week, the curfew is 10 pm seven days a week, which allows new residents a chance to catch their bearings, and become acclimated to their peers, and to their new surroundings. After that time, the curfew is midnight seven days a week. Requirements include attending a minimum of three weekly recovery support group meetings, which includes the mandatory in-house meeting and performing household chores.

Recovery supports groups include 12-step meetings, a Zen Program which incorporates Buddhism into the 12 steps, Buddhist Recovery or a local Human Relations program. By the end of 30 days, all residents must be working, volunteering and/or going to school for a minimum of 20 weekly hours. Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted, and residents who relapse are dealt with on a case-by-case basis.

Extras

Other services besides housing include local job placement assistance, and career building.

New Spirit Homes is in the process of becoming a member of Minnesota Association of Sober Houses (MASH), an organization that demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

With Bartelt and Anderson at the helm, clients are sure to be in good hands at New Spirit Homes where they are able to rebuild their lives, and work on their recovery, be it through a 12-step or alternative protocol. Former clients rave about New Spirit Homes, and say that they have learned accountability, have rebuilt their lives, and have stayed clean and sober.

New Spirit Homes: Mailing address
6480 Wayzata Blvd #202
Golden Valley, MN 55426

New Spirit Homes Cost: $550 (30 days). Reach New Spirit Homes by phone at (612) 558-1120, (612) 991-1534 or by email. Find New Spirit Homes at Facebook

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The Basics

Located in the Minneapolis suburb of Columbia Heights, Minnesota, Christ Satisfies Housing offers faith-based sober living for men and women in recovery. Their belief is building a strong relationship with Jesus Christ allows clients to relinquish addictive behaviors, stay clean and sober and rebuild new, fruitful lives.

Accommodations and Amenities

Christ Satisfies Housing has two men’s homes and one house for women. The homes vary in size and style, but they are all in upscale residential. One of the men’s houses is an impressive Tudor-style house with a  large front porch and covered patio. Each house accommodates between six and ten clients. Both private and double-occupancy rooms are available, and bedroom furnishings include closets, dressers and twin beds.

Food is provided. Residents prepare meals in fully equipped kitchens. Christ Satisfies Housing partners with a state-funded program, which pays for food, and housing for financially challenged or criminal justice clients. Amenities include all utilities, Cable TV. Staff lives on the premises in each home and oversees operations.

Rules and Regulations

Clients are accepted on a case-by-case basis. All potential residents must have already undergone detox and pass a drug and alcohol screening. A six-month minimum length of stay is suggested, but not required. Typically, private pay clients come from a treatment program and may have more clean and sober time under their belt, while those on state funding are newcomers in sobriety.

There are two tracks available. Requirements for private pay clients includes attending the Sunday night house meeting, participating in a weekly Life skills/Bible study group and attending one weekly 12-step or faith-based recovery meeting off the premises, including AA/NA or Celebrate Recovery. A church service also fulfills the required meeting quota. If unemployed, clients must secure work. Until they find a job, they must participate in a community volunteer program.

State-assisted clients must also participate in the Sunday night house meeting, the a weekly Life skills/Bible study group, plus go to three weekly 12-step or faith-based meetings. The are also required to attend a mid-week on-site recovery support group and go to a Sunday church service. The recovery support group is held on the premises, and is facilitated by staff. Additionally, the state-funded residents must participate in the volunteer program which allows them to be of service to the community. These clients are provided with vocational guidance which helps them transition into full-time employment between six and nine months.

All residents are expected to obtain and maintain working relationships with sponsors or mentors. At Christ Satisfies Housing, random drug and alcohol testing is conducted. A zero tolerance policy is enforced, and those who relapse are evicted from the premises. Anybody found with weapons or exhibiting violence are also dismissed to ensure the safety of the entire household.

Extras

All of the houses are located within easy walking distance from public transportation.

In Summary

Christ Satisfies Housing offers financially challenged clients affordable faith-based sober living housing and support. The private pay cost is also reasonably priced. For men and women seeking faith-based structured living, Christ Satisfies Housing is a great option.

Christ Satisfies Housing
4000 Washington Street North East
Columbia Heights, MN 55421

Christ Satisfies Housing Cost: $640 (30 days). Reach Christ Satisfies Housing by phone at (612) 483-3969, (612) 655-2887 or by email.  Find Christ Satisfies Housing at Facebook

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The Basics

Located in Minneapolis, Minnesota, BSM Sober Houses provide male-only sober living. The homes are in close proximity to a plethora of 12-step meetings, and residents are encouraged to network within the thriving local sober community, as well as become part of a fellowship.

Accommodations and Amenities

There are two BSM Sober Houses. James House is a quaint white and dark blue bungalow, with a pitched gable roof, while the Stevens House is a one-story duplex building with two separate entrances. The James and Stevens Houses have a combined 16-bed capacity. Clients reside in double or single rooms, which include twin beds, night lamps, dressers, nightstands, and a window.

Residents are responsible for their own groceries, and meals are prepared in fully equipped kitchens. Clients participate in meal planning and cooking, as well as dining together. This helps reinforce a sense of community which is a strong theme at BSM Sober Houses. Financially challenged clients can apply for food stamps, and there is a food pantry in the local community. Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable TV, exercise room, all utilities and a laundry room. House managers live on the premises. Smoking is permitted outside in designated areas only.

Rules and Regulations

Potential clients must have completed primary care at a residential treatment facility. A treatment plan affidavit must be provided to show proof, along with an application. Weekly requirements for residents include attending a minimum of three 12-step meetings, acquiring and maintaining an active relationship with a sponsor, working the steps, and attending the house meeting.

Additionally, residents must work, go to school or volunteer for a weekly minimum of 25 hours. Clients must be out of their bedrooms by 9 am daily, and the curfew is 10 pm seven days a week. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. Residents who relapse are dismissed from the premises to ensure the safety of the entire household. At BSM Sober Houses, there is also a zero tolerance policy regarding violence, pornography, sexual relations between residents, gambling, abuse, and theft.

Extras

BSM Sober Houses is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH), an organization that demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

BSM Sober Houses stresses the concept of fellowship, and besides eating meals together, residents participate in other activities as a group. For men seeking safe and affordable 12-step based sober living in Minneapolis, BSM Sober Houses are an excellent choice.

BSM Sober Houses
Stevens House
524/526 37th Ave NE
Minneapolis, MN 55421

James House
4535 James Ave N
Minneapolis, MN 55413

BSM Sober Houses Cost: $500 (30 days, not including a $300 deposit). Reach BSM Sober Houses by phone at (612) 805-5101 or by email. Find BSM Sober Houses at Facebook

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The Basics

Located about an hour from Minneapolis, in Stewart, Minnesota, Sober Farm provides co-ed sober living for an intimate number of clients. Sober Farm was founded in 2012 by Kirstin Jacques, who are both in recovery. The site was once a neglected farmstead, which thanks to Jacques and Knapper, underwent a rehab of its own, and now provides a serene setting for recovering. The farm includes hens, roosters, cats, songbirds and a flock of guinea fowl. Jacques and Knapper are planning to add small goats to the farm, too.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Sober Farm house is a spacious residence, sitting on several acres of rural land. The farm houses five clients, plus one house manager, who has his own room. A wooded trail runs adjacent to the property, where clients take peaceful walks. There is one single, and two double-occupancy rooms. The interior is decorated country-style and the double room includes twin beds with white headboards, quaint red and white comforters, throw pillows, a white nightstand which holds an old fashioned style lamp and a vase full of fresh cut flowers. Dressers are provided, and the room features an antique olive green dresser, as well as a vintage red armchair.

The fully equipped kitchen is decorated in a nostalgic style, with white cabinets featuring baby blue trim, a blue kitchen table with wooden chairs, an old-fashioned crock-pot and a chandelier. While clients are responsible for their own groceries, and meal preparation, some food is seasonally harvested from the property. Amenities include new appliances, Wi-Fi and utilities. While this is not a medical facility, the house manager has been trained as a nurse.

Rules and Regulations

Preferably new clients at the Farm have undergone at least 30 days of primary care at a residential treatment facility. All clients must have undergone detox, and those who can’t confirm their length of sobriety are taken to a local detox center or emergency room for a check up to ensure that they can safely stay at Sober Farm. Jacques and Knapper look for individuals who have a strong desire to live a full life in recovery.

Requirements include attending regular 12-step meetings, being at house meetings, performing daily chores, committing to group volunteer work and exhibiting enthusiasm in learning new skills which include gardening, crafting, nutrition, exercise and cultivating the orchards. Residents are expected to complete their fourth step inventory, as well as participate in daily reviews, which include sharing short-term goals, discussing concerns and processing feelings.

At Sober Farm, there are rules forbidding intimate relationships between clients. Additionally, there is a zero tolerance policy for the use of any non-prescribed medication or alcohol. Residents who relapse are moved to a hotel, and lose their sobriety deposit. The 30-day cost is $1,000, and for clients desiring a shorter stay, the daily cost is $33.33. All stays require a $400 deposit.

Extras

Other services include a daily guided meditation session, assistance in finding long-term housing and Big Book studies, on the premises. Transportation is provided to 12-step meetings, the grocery store, inspirational seminars and other group outings.

Sober Farm is a member of the Minnesota Association of Recovery Residences (MASH), which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

Sober Farm is a labor of love on the part of Jacques and Knapper, who view the farm’s renovation as a metaphor for recovery, and who believe that clients, just like the farm, can be equally restored. Sober Farm offers a unique healing experience for clients who want to get grounded in their newfound sobriety. For those who want to find their Higher Power in a serene and beautiful setting complete with adorable farm animals, Sober Farm is the perfect match.

Sober Farm
21854 60th St
Stewart, MN 55385

Sober Farm Cost: $1,000 (30 days, not including a $400 sobriety deposit). Reach Sober Farm by phone a (763) 238-1234, (763) 807-6636 or by email at soberfarm@gmail.com. Find Sober Farm on Facebook, YouTube and LinkedIn

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The Basics

Located in Clearbrook, Minnesota, which is northwest of Minneapolis and just 100 miles from the Canadian border, Mustard Seed Homes is a division of The Clear Waters Life Center, a non-profit faith-based organization. Mustard Seed Homes provides long-term transitional living for men. Residents participate in a long-term transitional care program, which provides life skills, counseling, discipleship and other supportive services designed to help them get back on their feet, while they learn to rely on Christ as their Higher Power. Mustard Seed Homes are named in honor of the parable in which Christ told His disciples that, with just a tiny measure of faith, the size of a mustard seed, they could move mountains.

Accommodations and Amenities

Mustard Seed Homes is located on the top floor of The Clear Waters Life Center, and is an apartment, which accommodates eight men. The apartment includes a comfortably furnished living room and fully equipped kitchen. Clients are paired in spacious rooms which include twin beds, a dresser, a desk, chair and lamps. A window provides ample sunlight. Clients are responsible for their own groceries, and meal preparation. Residential managers live on the premises, and provide around the clock supervision.

Rules and Regulations

Potential clients must complete an application, followed by a comprehensive interview to ensure that Mustard Seed Homes is a good match. Prior to admission, clients must have undergone detox. The length of stay is typically 12 months, and clients progress through various levels. The first phase lasts 30 days. During this time, clients receive counseling, work on social skills, develop vocational skills, attend church and connect with the program dean on a weekly basis.

The second phase, which lasts three months, continues the same protocol as the first phase, but clients also learn budgeting and financial management. The third phase focuses on establishing a strong connection to Christ, as well as goal setting. During the ninth and tenth months, residents become apprentices at approved vocational sites or enroll in online college. During the last phase, residents prepare to transition back into society. Throughout the program, clients must attend regular church services and participate in daily Bible studies.

The 30-day cost is $1,700 but financially challenged clients are eligible for state funding which offsets some of the costs.

Extras

Other services include life skills coaching, money management, an exercise program, spiritual mentoring, individual and group therapy with a LADC, educational classes, and a weekly recovery support group. Class topics include spiritual growth, anger management, and parenting.

“The Most Excellent Way” is the weekly faith-based recovery support group offered at 7 pm on Thursdays, at the Clear Waters Life Center.

In Summary

For men in recovery who are seeking a strong connection to Christ, as well as a chance to rebuild their lives, Mustard Seed Homes might be a great option. There is a strong sense of fellowship here, as well as vocational guidance and other supportive services.

Mustard Seed Homes
Clear Water Life Center
256 2nd Ave SW
Clearbrook, MN 56634

Mustard Seed Homes Cost: $1,700 (30 days). Reach Mustard Seed Homes by phone at (218) 776-2789 or by email. Find Mustard Seed Homes at Facebook and Google+

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The Basics

True Friends Place provides faith-based sober living for women in the tiny town of Brook Park, Minnesota, which is 80 miles north of Minneapolis. Founded in 2012, the current director is Jon Lundberg, who has been sober for five years. Besides incorporating daily devotionals and Bible studies in their curriculum, True Friends Place looks for clients who want to work a 12-step program of recovery. Their mission is to help clients get in touch with their inner strengths and resources, while providing a safe and supportive setting. The word “TRUE” in their name is an acronym for “trust, respect, understanding and encouragement.”

Accommodations and Amenities

True Friends Place accommodates ten women inside a two-story cabin style house. The exterior is composed of rocks and wood, and includes a covered entryway made of logs. The rustic interior features a spacious country style living room, a sunlit fully equipped kitchen made from natural wood, and cabin style bedrooms, which include twin beds, closets, desks, dressers and lamps and wall art. The downstairs area accommodates four clients, and the upstairs are has three bedrooms, with two people in each room. At True Friends Place, cable TV and Wi-Fi are not provided, so that clients can focus on their recovery.

The kitchen is fully stocked with food. Financially challenged clients are on Group Residential Housing (GRH), a state-funded program that pays for housing and food costs. Senior residents take turns planning and shopping for groceries, on a weekly basis. The entire household rotates and prepares meals, which they eat, family-style. Clients are also given money so that they can purchase snacks. A house manager lives on the premises, and Renee Pautsch, general manager oversees operations. Smoking is permitted in the back on the west side of the building only.

Rules and Regulations

True Friends Place asks that clients have a minimum of two weeks sobriety. Most clients arrive from an inpatient program. Women must be ages 18 and older, and exhibit a strong willingness to participate in a faith-based program. However, potential clients don’t have to be Christian to enter the program. They can’t be sex offenders, or women convicted of murder or other violent crimes. Additionally, clients can’t be afflicted with a severe mental health disorder. Those on Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including methadone and Suboxone are also not accepted.

The average length of stay is between three and 18 months. During the first 30 days, cell phones and laptops are not permitted. Requirements include attending a minimum of two weekly 12-step meetings including Celebrate Recovery and/or AA/NA, and one Church service, being at the house meeting and performing household chores. Participation in daily devotional sessions, Bible studies and weekly equine therapy is mandated. Clients must also obtain sponsors within the first four months of residency.

During their stay, clients progress through four phases. When they move onto the next phase, they must maintain the previous phase’s requirements. During the first stage, women become acclimated to their surroundings. They participate in program activities. They work on their weekly goals, and lead opening and closing prayers at house activities. After 30 days, if approved, they can use their cell phones and lap tops. During phase two, residents become more engaged in program activities, focus on completing Weekly Goals on time, and teach a Bible study or life skills activity for at least four weeks. Also, they are encouraged to open or close daily devotions with prayer.

Phase three residents participate in education classes, perform community service, take part in parenting classes (if appropriate), and attend offsite Bible study groups. By this point, clients are able to procure their own transportation for essential excursions. Phase four residents obtain necessary documents and other paperwork so that they can re-enter the workforce. They work on an exit plan, which includes housing. Other requirements include completing a Financial Peace University course, attending an outside Church or Bible study, actively seeking employment and finding suitable housing.

Financial Peace University is an online, Biblically based money management curriculum. The curfew is 9 pm seven days a week. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. At True Friends Place, residents who have relapsed must leave the premises.

Extras

Transportation is provided for outings. Other services include individual prayer support, spiritual mentoring, personal prayer plans, goal planning and a stay-in-touch plan.

At True Friends Place, Pautsch has a medical background and is certified as an equine therapist and horse trainer. The facility provides equine therapy.

In Summary

Located in the rustic countryside, women who seek a faith-based and 12-step based approach will find themselves at home at True Friends Place. Staff works closely with clients, helping them achieve healthy and realistic goals. True Friends Place cultivates an atmosphere of family, which is highly beneficial to women in early recovery. The equine therapy, which is quite popular, is an added plus.

True Friends Place
3007 Pilot Street
Brook Park, MN 55007

True Friends Place Cost: $891 (30 days). Reach True Friends Place by phone at (320) 679-8910 or by email at director@truefriendsplace.com. Find True Friends Place at Facebook

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