The Basics

Greenhouse Recovery Center was founded in 1987 by executive director Stephen Mowry, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Greenhouse provides transitional living for men in 12 houses including the main residence, which solely accepts Rule 25 clients, and 11 sober living homes. Mowry is a Vietnam-era Army veteran, and the Greenhouse Recovery Center also caters to clients who are veterans. Clients at Greenhouse Recovery Center work toward independence and utilize the 12 steps in their lives. At the helm of Greenhouse Recovery Center is program director Kirk Larson who originally came to the facility as a client and has been clean for more than 15 years.

Accommodations and Amenities

Greenhouse Recovery Center accommodates 98 clients in 12 houses. Rule 25 clients reside at the Greenhouse’s main facility, which is located inside a historic white mansion that has red and blue trim. The house’s exterior includes a wrap around porch with red columns, foliage and an old-fashioned style street lamp.

The sober living houses include a striking Queen Anne located at the corner of a residential street, as well as a Victorian, a split-level houses and an American craftsman. The interiors are eclectically designed, but most houses have tiled floors and white or beige colored walls. The Victorian includes a cozy alcove with windows, vintage style armchairs, a quaint table and an old fashioned style lamp. At the Greenhouse Recovery Center, all residents are housed in furnished, single-occupancy rooms.

At the main facility, clients are provided with food, which they prepare in fully equipped kitchens. At the remaining homes, residents are responsible for their own groceries, and meal preparation. Amenities include laundry facilities, utilities, cable TV and a landline phone. Each house has a live in residential manager. Additionally, a general manager checks in with all clients, on a regular basis.

Rules and Regulations

The Greenhouse transitional living program accepts clients who have successfully met the criteria of a Rule 25 Assessment and Ramsey County Human Services pays for their room and board. Rule 25 clients have more structure than the other residents. All potential clients must undergo personal interviews with staff. The length of stay is six months and the program includes participation in outpatient treatment and attendance at regular 12-step meetings, per the client’s individualized recovery plan. The curfew is 10 pm seven days a week. Clients must perform household chores, and are encouraged to enroll in school or look for employment. An onsite nurse is available to address health concerns, help schedule medical appointments, and provide health education.

At the sober living houses, length of stay is up to the individual. Clients must attend two outside 12-step meetings a week and be at a local Sunday night speaker meeting. Other requirements include performing household chores, getting a sponsor, working the steps and finding employment. The curfew is 11 pm Sundays through Thursdays, and on the weekends, the men are free to come and go as they please.

Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. At Greenhouse Recovery Center, residents who relapse are dealt with on a case-by-case basis, with the belief that sometimes people deserve a second chance, provided that they are willing to get back on track.

Extras

Five residents have lived at Greenhouse Recovery Center for over a decade. Clients can stay at the sober living homes for the rest of their lives, if desired.

In Summary

The Greenhouse Recovery Center provides an environment that is both structured and empathetic towards men in early recovery. Larson is passionate about the 12 steps, and believes that if he can stay clean and sober, anyone can. Additionally, staff is always on hand to provide support and guidance. The Greenhouse Recovery Center is a wonderful option for newly clean and sober men seeking transitional housing in the St. Paul area.

Green House Recovery Services
680 Greenbrier St
St Paul, Minnesota 55106

Greenhouse Recovery Center: $450-$525 (30 days, sober houses only.) Reach Greenhouse Recovery Center by phone at (651) 707-3295 (cell) or (651) 776-2116 (office). Find Greenhouse Recovery Center on Facebook and Google+

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The Basics

Trinity Sober Homes is a non-profit organization that provides Catholic-based sober living for mature men, ages 40 and older in St. Paul, Minnesota. Trinity was founded in 2010 by Father Martin Fleming, who is also a retired US Army colonel and executive director Tim Murray. Murray, who is in recovery, lived with Father Fleming for two years while he was a newcomer. During that time, they received requests from other men asking for Catholic faith-based sober living homes. Their shared mission is to introduce clients to various components of the Catholic faith, if so desired, as well as provide them with spiritual coaching, which is suited for their needs. At Trinity Sober Homes, it is not a prerequisite for clients to be Catholic.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Trinity Sober Homes organization manages three majestic homes located in the historic Ramsey Hill neighborhood and the Merriam Park district. The houses are named after the Archangels Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael. The St. Michael House is 5,100 square feet and was built in 1900, and is a neoclassical style two-story brick house with a brick façade and a yellow porch with columns. The St. Michael house accommodates 12 men in single occupancy rooms, and features a meditation room, Trinity Gardens and a chapel, as well as a spacious common area with a flat screen TV and leather couches. Trinity Gardens at St. Michael’s house includes a rock waterfall, solar lights, Old World stone benches, a statue of a praying angel, ample foliage, flowers and hanging potted plants.

The St. Gabriel’s House is a spacious 6,000 square foot split-level house with pale red trim, blue shingles, and grey stucco. The house features sconces, and a birdbath statue of St. Francis of Assisi in the midst of a sprawling, landscaped garden. St. Gabriel’s accommodates 14 men, all in single rooms. St. Raphael’s accommodates 15 men, and the interior has a mediaeval quality. The house features a chapel with stained glass windows, a spacious living room with Americana wall to wall bookshelves filled with antique books, leather armchairs, a coffee table and a fireplace. At Trinity Sober Homes, clients reside in uniquely furnished single rooms, which include full or twin sized beds, and ornate antique furniture. Each bedroom is named after one of the spiritual principles of the 12 steps.

At Trinity Sober Homes, clients are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation. On a monthly basis, a family style meal is provided for the residents after they attend mass at church. Amenities include cable TV, utilities and Wi-Fi. Each residence has a live-in house manager.

Rules and Regulations

Potential clients must have a minimum of 30 days of verified sobriety, or have successfully undergone a minimum of 30 days of residential treatment. A six-month minimum length of stay is required. Trinity Sober Homes operates on five basic rules, which include no alcohol or drugs, no violence or threats, no weapons and no sexual activity on the premises. Additionally, clients must pay their fees on time.

Other requirements are referred to as “strong suggestions.” When a client once asked what a strong suggestion was, Fleming used the following analogy as an example. “When parachuting, it is strongly suggested that you pull the ripcord for the best landing.” At Trinity Sober Homes, strong suggestions, on a weekly basis, include attending three 12-step meetings, performing household chores, meeting with a sponsor at least once, working a minimum of 30 hours or volunteering, as well as doing community service between one and two hours. Since clients are mature male adults, there is no curfew. This freedom allows clients an opportunity to work on accountability. Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted. The house maintains a zero tolerance policy and residents who relapse must leave the premises immediately.

Extras

Spiritual coaching is included in the fee, and clients receive two bi-monthly one-hour individual sessions. Coaching sessions include monthly reviews, life coaching and written recovery planning. There are seven spiritual coaches, and men are designated the coach who best suits their beliefs. There is one coach who works with men who just believe in a Higher Power, as well as one that focuses on providing assistance to those who belong to nondenominational sects. There is also a coach for devout Catholic residents.

The average length of stay at Trinity Sober Homes is 13 months or more, and 71% of clients maintain their sobriety for a year or longer, after their stay. Trinity Sober Homes is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH), which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

Trinity Sober Homes provides excellent housing for men, ages 40 and older, who seek Catholic faith-based support. Additionally, Trinity Sober Homes is deeply rooted in the 12 steps, and clients will be able to utilize the program’s principles in their day-to-day lives. The lovely houses look like they should be featured in Architectural Digest, but most importantly, Trinity Sober Homes operates on the concept that mature men need an age-appropriate sober living which allows them to heal from the damages of substance addiction.

Trinity Sober Homes
Business Office
550 South Snelling Ave, Ste 104
St. Paul, MN  55116

Trinity Sober Homes Cost: $795 (30 days). Reach Trinity Sober Homes by phone at (701) 527-7769 (St. Michael House), (612) 250-1346 (St. Gabriel House) or by email. Find Trinity Sober Homes at YouTube, Facebook, Google+ and LinkedIn

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The Basics

Founded in 1975 in the Minneapolis suburb of Golden Valley, Minnesota, Damascus Way Re-Entry Center is a non-profit organization that provides faith-based male-only transitional housing for criminal justice clients who have recently left prison, as well as financially challenged men who seek safe and structured sober living. Their mission is to help clients discard unhealthy, destructive lifestyles, learn new ways to live and become productive members of society. In 2006, Damascus Way expanded, and opened a second facility for men in Rochester, Minnesota.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Golden Valley facility, a spacious two story sand-colored brick building with white trim, houses 18 men. The Rochester facility, an apartment building, has a 28-bed capacity and houses clients in two bedroom units, which include kitchens, showers and bathrooms. At Golden Valley, men are housed in quadruple-occupancy, comfortably furnished rooms. Amenities include laundry facilities, TV and recreation rooms.

At Golden Valley, one room includes large windows, two twin beds, a bunk bed, a patio chair, and two large wooden dressers. The beds include wooden headboards, and the bunks have extra built in storage space. Ample sunlight bathes the rooms, providing a sense of spaciousness. At both properties staff lives on the premises, and provides around-the-clock supervision.

At Damascus Way, clients are provided with hot meals, as well as other donated food items. Additionally, clients qualify for food stamp benefits, as well as government assistance which helps pay for additional groceries, and initial lodging costs. Financially challenged clients are provided with bus passes, clothing, and personal hygiene items.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admission, clients must have undergone detox, and pass an alcohol and drug screening. A 60-day minimum length of stay is required. Upon arrival, clients are assigned case managers, who help them design individual recovery protocols. Since a majority of the men are criminal justice clients, Department of Corrections obligations are incorporated into their curriculums.

Upon entering or leaving the facility, the men must notify staff. Additionally, they have to call the facility at various times during the day, to touch base and inform staff of their whereabouts. Requirements for all residents include obtaining and maintaining employment or enrolling in an academic schedule, including working towards a GED or going to college. Clients are provided with comprehensive vocational assistance, as well as academic counseling. Other requirements include attending Sunday church service, participating in Bible study, attending 12-step meetings, including Celebrate Recovery or AA/NA, and participating in life skills, as well as peer support groups.

Clients participate in groups and recovery support meetings during the evenings, and many men attend the Oak Grove Church in Minneapolis. Case managers provide referrals to legal and financial services, mental health providers, medical services, and recovery support groups. On a weekly basis, clients meet with their case managers to review goals, tackle personal concerns and to participate in prayer. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. At Damascus Way, residents who relapse must leave the premises immediately, to ensure the safety of the entire household.

Extras

Other services besides housing include establishing a positive sober support network, creating a permanent housing plan, and making sure that they have fulfilled all probation and parole board requirements.

To successfully graduate from the program, clients must find feasible employment, receive positive reviews from employers, develop a financial budget, participate in Church and Bible study and join a 12-step recovery support group.

After clients receive employment, the 30-day cost is $360.

In Summary

Damascus Way provides clients, specifically those with a criminal justice background, a second chance at life. While the house is faith-based, clients are also provided with comprehensive services designed to help them maintain a clean and sober lifestyle, as well as opportunities for them to get back on their feet.

Damascus Way Re-Entry Center
5730 Olson Memorial Hwy
Minneapolis, MN 55422

Damascus Way Re-Entry Center Cost: $360 (30 days). Reach Damascus Way Re-Entry Center by phone at (763) 545-6558 or by email at craig.fruen@damascusway.com. Find Damascus Way Re-Entry Center at Facebook

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The Basics

Founded in 2009 by Callan Crawford in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Stepping Stones Supportive Services offers sober living for men and women in early recovery from chemical dependency. Crawford, who is in long-term recovery, lived in an unsavory environment when he first got clean and sober. He moved into a sober living facility to protect his recovery. His own personal experience inspired him to open Stepping Stones, so that he could be of service to other recovering alcoholics and addicts. At Stepping Stones, their mission is to help clients learn accountability, while they learn to work a 12-step program and rebuild their lives.

Accommodations and Amenities

Stepping Stones is comprised of eight gender-specific houses, each accommodating between eight and 10 clients. There are seven men’s homes, and one woman’s house. The quaint houses differ in style, including a blue-shingled traditional style house and a white Victorian. Newcomers are paired in spacious, sunlit rooms, which include twin beds, dressers and a closet. Singles are available for senior residents. Each house has between two and three full bathrooms.

The residents are responsible for their own groceries, and meals are prepared in fully equipped kitchens. Amenities include Wi-Fi, laundry facilities, paid utilities and cable TV. House managers live on the premises. Ample street parking is provided. The houses are located in close proximity to businesses, where residents can look for work. Additionally, senior house members provide vocational assistance. Smoking is permitted outside in designated areas only.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admission, clients must fill out an application, followed by an assessment with staff. All clients must have completed detox. A three-month minimum length of stay is required. Requirements include attending a minimum of three weekly 12-step meetings, finding a home group and sponsor, actively maintaining a relationship with the sponsor and working the steps. Those with over a year of sobriety can attend a minimum of two weekly 12-step meetings. Verification of meeting attendance is required in certain cases.

Other obligations include being at the house meeting and the Big Book study, finding full-time employment or attending a full-time academic program, or attending school, plus working part-time. Unemployed residents must actively look for work on a daily basis, until they secure a job. Residents must be out of bed by 9 am Mondays through Fridays, and 11 am on weekends. Performance of household chores is also mandatory. During the first 30 days of residency, the curfew is 11 pm Sundays through Thursdays, and midnight on Fridays and Saturdays. After 30 days, the curfew is 1 am Sundays through Thursdays, and 1:30 am Fridays and Saturdays.

Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. Residents who relapse are immediately discharged from the premises to ensure the safety of the entire household. Other forbidden behaviors, which warrant immediate expulsion, include engaging in compulsive sexual behavior, including browsing pornography online, threats, violence, theft and non-payment of rent.

Extras

Stepping Stones is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH), which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

From Crawford’s personal experience, he has been able to provide a successful sober living environment that allows residents ample opportunities to work a comprehensive 12-step program, as well as a chance to be part of a fellowship. The houses promote camaraderie and encourage peer support. Additionally, Saint Paul is a thriving recovery community, and jobs are not that hard to find. Stepping Stones is a wonderful sober living community to become a part of in early recovery.

Stepping Stones Supportive Services
936 Armstrong Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Stepping Stones Supportive Services Cost: $625-$650 (30 days, not including a $625-$650 sobriety deposit). Reach Stepping Stones Supportive Services by phone at (612) 219-4806 (men), (651) 206-5895 (women) or by email at steppingstones@comcast.net. Find Stepping Stones Supportive Services at Facebook

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The Basics

Located in the Minneapolis suburb of Forest Lake, Minnesota, South Shore Serenity provides sober living for an intimate number of women. Their mission is to provide a serene atmosphere so that women can connect with a Higher Power, while they work on a 12-step program and rebuild their lives.

Accommodations and Amenities

South Shore Serenity is a spacious white-shingled, country-style house situated on a lush lawn replete with trees. The white house, which is over 100 years old, has green trim and a screened porch. The house includes a fully equipped kitchen, a dining room with large windows framed by dark blue panels, a large country style table, matching chairs and an antique hutch with colorful pottery. South Shore Serenity accommodates six women. There are two double-occupancy rooms and two single rooms. A typical single includes a twin bed topped with a turquoise blue comforter, an armoire, a rocking chair, desk and windows framed with dark brown panels.

The women are responsible for their own groceries, and meal preparation. Often residents dine family style during the evenings. Amenities include cable TV, linens, a house computer with Internet and laundry room. A house manager lives on the premises, and oversees operations.

Rules and Regulations

Potential clients must have been clean and sober for a 30-day minimum. Their sobriety must be verified. Preferably, they have completed primary care at a residential treatment facility in the area. South Shore Serenity asks for a three-month minimum length of stay. Residents must follow aftercare protocols, and attend Intensive Outpatient (IOP) or outpatient programs, if applicable. Requirements include attending three weekly 12-step meetings, performing household chores and being at the house meetings.

Many residents attend AA/NA meetings, which are held daily at the near by Alano House in Forest Lake. A women’s meeting is held at the Alano House at 6 pm Monday evenings. Other rules include obtaining employment, attending school or participating in community service. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. Residents who relapse must leave the premises to ensure the safety of the entire household.

Extras

South Shore Serenity is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Housing (MASH) which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

South Shore Serenity lives up to its name. The setting, and the 100-year old house, provides a sense of tranquility, which is perfect for women who want to delve into their Big Books, and utilize the spiritual aspects of the 12 steps into their lives. South Shore Serenity does not disclose their address, for the safety and privacy of their clients.

South Shore Serenity
Forest Lake, MN 55025

South Shore Serenity Cost: $550 (30 days, not including a $250 sobriety deposit). Reach South Shore Serenity by phone at (651) 253-2261 or by email at lm.gillette@gmail.com.

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The Basics

Founded in 2014 by Pamela Tucker in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Como Lake House offers safe and structured sober living to an intimate number of women. Tucker, who has more than 30 years of recovery, is a Master’s-level alcohol and drug counselor, and also holds a Master’s in public affairs. Her goal is to work on policy regarding addiction, so that criminal laws can work on helping alcoholics and addicts, as opposed to incarcerating those who could benefit from treatment.

Accommodations and Amenities

The historic two-story duplex is a brownstone arts style building. While the building is 105 years old, the entire building has been entirely renovated to its original condition. The residence overlooks Lake Como, and is in close proximity to Como Zoo. Tucker usually accommodates no more than eight clients, including the house manager, Brandi. There are four women on each floor.

At Como Lake House, there are two double-occupancy rooms and four singles. A double includes twin beds, vintage style dressers, nightstands and small lamp providing ambient lighting. Another room includes an antique Asian room divider. The rooms include area rugs, and hanging art. Tucker, who was once an antique appraiser, has completely furnished the duplex with vintage décor, and some of the antiques are over 100 years old.

Each floor has its own fully equipped kitchen, and private entryway. Clients are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation. Amenities include all utilities, Wi-Fi, basic cable television, towels, cleaning supplies, paper supplies and free laundry machines. The house’s front door is located 25 feet away from a city bus route. While house manager Brandi runs a tight ship, she is passionate about recovery, and helping the residents.

Rules and Regulations

At Como Lake House, potential clients must have a minimum of 30 days sobriety or have successfully completed primary care at a rehab. Between four and six months are required for a minimum length of stay. This allows women time to heal, focus on their recovery and build relationships with each other. During the first 30 days, clients must participate in mandatory weekly 20-minute check-ins with staff. Additionally, they must acquire a home group and establish a working relationship with a sponsor. While Tucker wants them to focus on their recovery during the first month she is aware that some of the women have full time work schedules, and accommodates them accordingly.

After the first 30 days, clients must touch base with staff twice a month. Requirements include performance of household chores, attendance at a minimum of three 12-step meetings a week, participation in transitional care (if applicable) a full time job or enrollment in school. Academic enrollment must be at least 32 weekly hours or a minimum of nine credits, while participation in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), community service or work should be a 25-hour minimum weekly commitment. Clients must attend the mandatory house meeting Sunday nights at eight pm.

Random drug and alcohol testing is conducted. Upon arrival at Como Lake House, clients must give staff three emergency contact phone numbers, who will be contacted if a client relapses. In the case of relapse, if emergency contacts cannot be reached, the woman is taken to a local detox facility. The curfew is 11 pm and one am on Fridays and Saturday. After the first 30 days, clients are eligible for two weekly overnight passes.

Extras

For clients with cars, the 30-day garage cost is $60. Tucker plans to turn the basement into an art studio for clients’ use.

Como Lake House is a member of Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH).

In Summary

With Tucker and her house manager, Brandi, at the helm, Como Lake House is a great place for the newly clean and sober who want to work steps and get life in order with the support of other like-minded women. And Como Lake House is in a prime location. During the winter, clients have the option of ice-skating at the lake, an activity which allows them to enjoy nature while they work on their recovery. Como Lake House does not disclose their address, for the privacy and safety of their clients.

Como Lake House
Saint Paul, MN 55117

Como Lake House Cost: $795 (30 days). Reach Como Lake House by phone at (407) 415-7501 or by email at thecomolakehouse@netzero.net

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The Basics

Founded in 2003 by Barb and Pat Madigan in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Saint Paul Spirit House provides sober living for men. Their mission is to provide an atmosphere where men can focus on building a foundation in a 12-step program, learn to be accountable and be part of a fellowship.

Accommodations and Amenities

Saint Paul Spirit House is an antique white split-level house with bright white trim. The home is surrounded by trees, and features attractive potted plants across the front porch. A paved driveway, adjacent to a pristine lawn, leads up to the screened front door. The backyard is on a hill, and includes an abundance of trees, small pathways paved by rocks, patio chairs, hanging lanterns and more potted plants.

Saint Paul Spirit House accommodates between eight and ten men, who are paired in double-occupancy furnished rooms. Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable TV and a laundry room. A house manager lives on the premises and oversees operations. Residents are responsible for their own groceries and food is prepared in a fully equipped kitchen. The house is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping and one block away from the bus top. Downtown Saint Paul is five minutes away.

Rules and Regulations

Priority is given to new clients have completed a program at a residential treatment facility, but the men are accepted on a case-by-case basis. All must have undergone detox, if necessary, and express a willingness to incorporate a 12-step program into their lives. A four-month minimum length of stay is mandatory.

Requirements for residents include attending a minimum of two weekly 12-step meetings, getting a sponsor and meeting with that person at least once per week. Other rules include participating in the on-site Sunday night speaker meeting at six pm, which features different local speakers who come to the house and share their experience, strength and hope. After the meeting ends, residents must attend the mandatory house meeting.

Clients must also work, attend school or perform community service for a minimum of 30 hours weekly. Additionally, they must perform household chores and be part of the local fellowship, which includes finding a home group and having a service commitment. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. Residents who relapse are removed from the premises to ensure the safety of the entire household.

Extras

Saint Paul Spirit House features a cozy 12-step meeting room, which includes a podium, for the Sunday night speaker meeting, which is open to the community. The house also holds many social events, including an annual picnic at the house, which features food, live music, a local speaker and fellowship.

Saint Paul Spirit House is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Housing (MASH), which demands high standards from its affiliates.

In Summary

Saint Paul Spirit House lives up to its name. With a stunning backdrop and a gorgeous backyard, where residents can read their Big Books or meditate, Saint Paul Spirit House is a great option for men. It will appeal to those who are looking for a strong foundation in sobriety and who have a strong desire to utilize the 12 steps in their lives.

Saint Paul Spirit House
1499 Pacific St
Saint Paul, MN 55106

Saint Paul Spirit House Cost: $625 (30 days, not including a $400 sobriety deposit). Reach Saint Paul Spirit House by phone at (612) 991-1999 or by email.

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The Basics

Located on a 80-acre ranch about an hour outside Minneapolis in Brook Park, Minnesota, Changing Gaits is a faith-based organization that offers sober living for men. Founded in 2004 by Guy Kaufman, Changing Gaits specializes in equine therapy and equine-assisted learning which includes therapeutic horseback riding. The equine therapy is provided for residents, as well as members of the local community. The organization’s mission is to help clients build relationship with Christ to find healing from substance addiction and co-occurring disorders.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Changing Gaits sober living program accommodates nine men inside a quaint white single-family house. There are three double-occupancy rooms and three single rooms, all furnished with twin beds, dressers and nightstands. Typically, residents qualify for food stamps and other state-funded programs, which also pay for the cost of housing.

The house manager is responsible for giving residents a weekly food allowance, usually in the form of a Wal-Mart gift card. Clients purchase their groceries and other necessities with the gift cards. Clients cook together in a fully equipped kitchen, and dine together family-style. Amenities include exercise equipment, cable, a washer and dryer. The house manager lives on the premises and oversees operations, around the clock.

Rules and Regulations

Requirements for residents at Changing Gaits include attending three 12-step or Celebrate Recovery meetings per week, participating in daily morning devotionals, as well as Bible and Big Book studies, going to Church on Sundays, performing household chores and taking care of the horses. This includes grooming, feeding and cleaning stalls.

Residents participate in weekly equine therapy with Kaufman, a lead equine specialist, as well as D Renee Reed-Baskin-Pautsch, another equine specialist. Equine therapy is used to help residents heal from co-occurring disorders and other issues. Additionally, residents participate in group therapy with an LADC. Group topics include PTSD, marriage and relationship issues, communication issues, anger management and alcohol and drug addiction.

Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. At Changing Gaits, a zero tolerance policy is enforced, and residents who relapse are immediately evicted from the premises. Clients get together at the weekly mandatory house meeting, and share household issues. The curfew is 11 pm Sundays through Thursdays, and one am on the weekends.

Extras

Besides horses, the ranch is home to a few rescue dogs and cats.

In Summary

Kaufman’s motto, and the theme which permeates Changing Gaits, is JOY. This is an acronym for Jesus first, others second and yourself third. With that in mind, men who are looking for an affordable faith-based sober living will probably be in heaven here. Horses are amazing animals, and besides the fact that they are highly sensitive to human emotions, they also provide healing and a sense of peace, which is crucial for those in early recovery.

Changing Gaits
27274 Monument Road
Brook Park, MN 55007

Changing Gaits Cost: $600 (30 days). Reach Changing Gaits by phone at (651) 276-7697, (651) 324-8299 or by email at changinggaitsinc@gmail.com. Find Changing Gaits at Facebook

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The Basics

Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Hart House is a Christian faith-based transitional living program for women in Ramsey County recovering from chemical dependancy. Founded in 2001, the program is a part of Missions, Inc., a local behavioral health organization that offers outpatient treatment and other sober living facilities in the state. The gender-specific environment provides a safe and supportive home base for women to regain independence and begin building their sober lives.

Accommodations and Amenities

Located in a residential neighborhood, the home can accommodate a total of 24 women, with residents sharing a bedroom with one other client. Rooms come equipped with basic amenities, including small dressers and shared closet space. The common areas feature couches and a television, on-site laundry and a full-service kitchen. While residents are responsible for making their own breakfast, the program provides lunch and dinner every day.

Rules and Regulations

All clients must be residents of Ramsey County to be eligible for Hart House. Once accepted, clients must stay busy seeking employment, working, pursuing further education or attending outpatient treatment. While many of the residents are transitioning from an inpatient program, some may still be attending aftercare. Both self-referred and court-ordered clients are welcome.

Residents are required to submit to regular and random drug tests as well as participate in seven recovery-related activities a week. These may take the form of 12-step meetings; however, clients opposed to AA/NA may engage in other spiritually enriching activities—such as attending church or volunteering—to fulfill this requirement.

Staff members are available to help residents with goal-setting, life and work skills and locating resources that support them as they work towards achieving their goals. Counseling and health care advocacy is also available.

Extras

As part of the larger Missions, Inc. network, clients in need of detox, outpatient or residential treatment can be referred to one of the organization’s other facilities. Additional services include “Home Free,” a 24/7 domestic violence hotline that offers for guidance or emergency services.

In Summary

In all, Hart House is a structured and supportive sober living home for women in early recovery. Its county and state funding allows the program to remain affordable and gives residents the option to stay for as long as two years. With an emphasis on female advocacy, peer support and building independence, the women who enter this program and do the work will likely find it a transformative experience.

Hart House
550 Galtier St
St. Paul, MN 55103

Hart House Cost: Free for those who qualify. Reach Hart House at (651) 227-0638. Find Hart House on Facebook 

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The Basics

Founded in 1991, Smith Lodge is one of several sober living facilities operated by Missions, Inc., an expansive behavioral health organization with a number of residential and outpatient treatment and transitional housing programs in Minnesota. Located in Plymouth, Smith Lodge provides a safe and structured environment for adults in early recovery.

Accommodations and Amenities

Smith Lodge is a modest brick home situated in a quiet, residential neighborhood. It features 19 private rooms with comfortable accommodations, including on-site laundry, living areas with TVs and a full-service kitchen. As an added bonus, the home is in close proximity to Clifton E. French Regional Park and Medicine Lake, and clients are encouraged to take walks in the area and to take advantage of their natural environment. Geared toward grooming clients for independent living, residents are expected to prepare their own meals.

Rules and Regulations

Residents are required to stay sober, submit to random and regular drug tests and obey house behavioral contracts in order remain in the program—which can last up to two years. While some residents may be attending outpatient treatment during their stay, those who aren’t are required to attend regular 12-step meetings, seek employment, volunteer or pursue further education. Residents can also work with staff members to set goals, learn basic life skills and make connections in the local recovery community.

Extras

Clients in need of additional services such as detox, outpatient or residential treatment can be referred to one of Mission, Inc.’s other facilities. Other programs include “Home Free,” a 24/7 domestic violence hotline for guidance or emergency services.

In Summary

In all, Smith Lodge provides a structured, co-ed sober living environment geared to help adults in early recovery work towards independent living and mainstream social integration. With a focus on accountability, peer support and 12-step participation, the program helps guide residents towards employment, community contribution or completing their education. Because Smith Lodge is a relatively hands-off program designed to give residents autonomy, those in need of more supervised transitional living may want to look at one of Mission, Inc.’s other programs. However, for final stage transitional programs, Smith Lodge is a worthy and affordable choice.

Smith Lodge
3409 E Medicine Lake Blvd
Plymouth, MN 55441

Smith Lodge Cost: Sliding scale. Reach Smith Lodge at (763) 550-9802. Find Smith Lodge via Missions, Inc. on their website

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The Basics

The Cronin Home in Rochester, Minnesota provides transitional housing for homeless, newly clean and sober men and women. The Cronin Home is named after Pat Cronin, a recovering alcoholic who from 1940 until his death, spread the message of AA throughout Minnesota and devoted his life to help fellow alcoholics and addicts. Founded in 1980 by a local businessman and substance abuse counselor, The Cronin Home is currently run by executive director Michael Frisch, who just celebrated 26 years of sobriety and is a LADC.

Accommodations and Amenities

The Cronin Home usually maintains a 96% occupancy rate. While there is often a waiting list, residents are not admitted in the order they apply, but according to need. A man who is living by a dumpster will be admitted before the man who has a roof over his head. The Cronin Home is co-ed, and has an upstairs area, which accommodates 36 men, as well as a separate wing that houses eight women.

Residents are paired in comfortable, dorm-style rooms, which include twin beds, two dressers, two nightstands and lamps. One TV is allowed in each room, but residents must supply it. Each resident is allowed to make three nail holes in the walls to put up photos. Amenities include a TV with cable, laundry facilities, detergent, bus vouchers for residents in need (on a first come, first served basis) and emergency transportation for residents in need of medical care. There is no Wi-Fi on-site, but residents are encouraged to use the Internet at the local Rochester Public library.

Clients are served three meals a day, Mondays through Fridays cafeteria-style. They start the day with a continental breakfast, followed by lunch, which usually consists of sandwiches made from dinner leftovers. Dinner is served Mondays through Fridays, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. On Saturdays, and Sundays, residents are served a large brunch at 11:30 am. The kitchen is open 24 hours, seven days a week. There is always food available. This includes leftovers, coffee, bread, snacks, milk, sandwich meat, condiments and cookies.

Rules and Regulations

While The Cronin Home expects total abstinence, residents are not required to attend 12-step meetings. The Cronin Home focuses primarily on fulfilling the basic needs of residents, which includes providing housing and food. The organization’s philosophy is that if residents have a safe clean environment and eat nutritious meals, they will be able to make better decisions about their lives. According to Frisch, housing and food is the first priority at The Cronin Home, before a newly clean and sober resident can pursue a recovery protocol, such as a 12-step program.

Prior to admittance, residents must have undergone detox. Often The Cronin Home gets referrals from detox facilities, hospitals, court services and drug rehabs. Those with severe mental or medical health impairments are not admitted, as The Cronin Home does not provide treatment. Residents on methadone maintenance are allowed entry, however, all medication is monitored and dispensed by a staff nurse.

Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted, and residents who relapse must leave the premises, but they are often transported to a detox facility. Those that refuse to go must leave the building until all chemical substances leave their systems. After they return, they are placed on a 48-hour in-house restriction.

The curfew is 10 pm seven days a week. While not mandated, residents are encouraged to attend 12-step meetings. Additionally, there is one in-house Wednesday evening AA meeting. Residents must also attend the monthly house meeting. Besides drinking and using, residents aren’t allowed to sneak in pets, including fish, hoard food in their rooms, get involved in intimate relationships with other residents or exhibit foul or abusive behavior. Any violations may result in immediate expulsion from the premises.

Extras

Other services besides housing include job assistance and registered nurses on staff.

Most residents receive Group Residential Housing assistance, which covers their housing fees. The out-of-pocket, 30-day cost is $1,350.

In Summary

With Frisch at the helm, The Cronin Home is a wonderful option for financially challenged, newly clean and sober men and women. The Cronin Home offers men and women a chance to get their basic needs as human beings met. By improving the quality of their lives, and offering a sober milieu, clients stand a chance at sobriety.

The Cronin Home
825 West Silver Lake Dr NE
Rochester, MN 55906

The Cronin Home Cost: $0-$1,350 (30 days). Reach The Cronin Home by phone at (507) 282-1204 or by email at michael@thecroninhome.org. Find The Cronin Home on Facebook and YouTube

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The Basics

Located in midtown Minneapolis, Minnesota, Allied Sober Living provides a safe and structured living environment for members of the LGBT community. Besides fulfilling a much-needed demand for LGBT sober living, the house is situated in a city, which is known to have a thriving recovery community. While Allied Sober Living caters to the LGBT population, all are welcome, as long as they have a minimum of 30 days of verified sobriety, and are willing to work a program of recovery.

Accommodations and Amenities

Allied Sober Living accommodates nine clients at a time in a quaint gray and green house that sits on a lush lawn, shielded by trees. Like many of the older houses in Minneapolis, there is a sense of charm about the residence, yet the interior boasts a contemporary style. Residents are paired in spacious double-occupancy rooms. Rooms have dressers and closets, for clients to store their belongings. The fully equipped modern-style kitchen includes two stainless steel refrigerators and a sparkling steel stove. A granite kitchen island includes wooden stools and a modern sink. Clients are responsible for their own groceries and meal preparation.

The house includes a covered patio with wall-to-wall windows and old-fashioned style patio chairs, end tables and little animal statues perched on top of the green windowsill. Amenities include Wi-Fi, cable and laundry.  A house manager lives on the premises. The home is in close proximity to a plethora of 12-step meetings, the midtown global market, which sells international food, other LGBT sober houses and Powderhorn Park, which includes a tranquil lake surrounded by trees.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admittance, clients must have been clean and sober for a minimum of 30 days, and must show proof of continued abstinence. Potential applicants can’t be on house arrest, as they must attend meetings and be active in the local community. Residents must be 18 years and older, have admitted to being alcoholic and addicts and be willing to work a 12-step program of recovery in order to maintain sobriety. A six-month minimum length of stay is required.

Requirements include attending a minimum of three weekly AA/NA/CA meetings, being at the house meeting and performing basic household chores. Residents must be active in a 12-step fellowship. This includes getting and working with a sponsor, as well as completing the steps. Clients also have to maintain productivity outside the house for a minimum of 20 hours per week. This includes looking for employment, working, going to school, volunteering or attending an outpatient program. Random drug and alcohol screenings are conducted. At Allied Sober Living, residents who relapse must leave the premises to ensure the safety of the entire household.

Extras

Allied Sober Living is a member of the Minnesota Association of Sober Housing (MASH), which demands high quality sober living standards from its members.

In Summary

While this house is highly structured, clients are provided with individualized support and the house works closely with other LGBT sober livings, so that residents can feel a sense of fellowship. This beautiful home is a great option for those seeking a sober house that caters to the LGBT community.

Allied Sober Living
Midtown House
3044 10th Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55407

Allied Sober Living Cost: $500 (30 days, not including a $500 sobriety deposit). Reach Allied Sober Living by phone at (651) 621-0442 or by email.

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The Basics

With a number of facilities throughout Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota, Supportive Living Solutions is a multi-faceted behavioral health organization that provides housing for clients with mental illness, disabilities and addiction issues. Among these are two sober living homes for men in recovery; Arrigoni East and Arrigoni West in St. Paul and Minneapolis, respectively.

Accommodations and Amenities

Arrigoni East can accommodate up to 28 residents and Arrigoni West can accommodate up to 32. In both homes, residents share spacious bedrooms with two or more roommates, each equipped with twin beds, end tables and closet space. Homes feature common lounge areas with cable TV, covered patios, on-site laundry and basketball courts. Arrigoni East also boasts a sand volleyball court and a private parking lot while Arrigoni West has an indoor gym. Both locations are close to public transportation, local businesses and recovery meetings. During their stay, residents are served three meals a day by on-staff chefs.

Rules and Regulations

As with many sober living homes, both facilities have a standard set of rules to follow. All residents must submit to random and regular drug testing, be gainfully employed and attend 12-step meetings. They must also obey the house behavioral contract and remain in good standing with the staff. While the men are mostly left to live independently, both homes do have staff on 24/7  to provide advocacy, case management and medication management as necessary.

Extras

Additional services include the Customized Living Advantage track that provides homes for clients with mental health issues or disabilities. There’s also a program for the homeless called the Housing First Solution with several residences in the area. In-home counseling and independent living skills courses are available as well. A full list of the organization’s services are available on its website.

In Summary

Overall, Supportive Living Solutions is a vast organization that offers safe, structured environments for men in recovery. Aside from its sober living facilities, it provides homes for those struggling with mental illness, disabilities and homelessness. Lengths of stay are flexible and the facilities themselves are well-equipped. For men in the area looking for stable transitional housing, Supportive Living Solutions is a solid choice.

Supportive Living Solutions
Arrigoni West
508 University Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55414

Arrigoni East
255 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102

Supportive Living Solutions Cost: $1,600 (30 days, state-funded for those who qualify). Reach Supportive Living Solutions by phone at (651) 222-7587 (Arrigoni East) and (612) 331-6582 (Arrigoni West) or by email at recovery@gosupportive.com. Find Supportive Living Solutions on Facebook, LinkedIn, YouTube and Google+

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The Basics

The Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment (CADT) is a network of several facilities in Duluth, Minnesota. It has been serving the community since 1961 when a group of concerned citizens who came together to form the Center on Problem Drinking, now known as the Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment. It offers detox, inpatient and outpatient programs and transitional care for clients struggling with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders. Three gender-specific sober living facilities are available to clients that have completed the 30-day residential program, or who are looking for a sober and supportive environment after at least 30 days of inpatient at another facility.

Accommodation and Amenities

Each CADT transitional living facility offers a slightly different structured environment. The three houses are located in downtown Duluth, on the banks of Lake Superior. Marty Mann House is a 24-bed facility for women and the two Howard Friese Houses offer a combined 14 beds for men. Both programs are designed to provide continuing care to individuals following primary treatment.

The Marty Mann House for women provides a safe place for women in a historic mansion. The well-appointed, comfortable home features ample space to store personal belongings in double-occupancy bedrooms. Bathrooms are also shared, and communal areas are comfortable and spacious. Staff members supervise shopping and cooking, but clients are required to help in the kitchen and do household chores.

The men’s transitional living facilities, called Howard Friese and Howard Friese Hillside House, are located a short distance from the women’s home and also features shared rooms, bathrooms and communal areas. The men are expected to build life skills by grocery shopping and cooking for themselves.

Rules and Regulations

Clients entering transitional living must have at least 30 days clean and sober and be fully detoxed from all substances. They must stay for at least 90 days, but can stay up to a year. Most male clients participate in the CADT Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP), which consists of group therapy 12 hours a week and individual therapy as needed. Case management is also provided in the IOP.

The Marty Mann House offers on-site treatment, with both high and medium intensity programs. Treatment is individualized, based on each woman’s needs and is geared toward relapse prevention, developing life skills and a stable living environment, which includes preparing them to return to work. High intensity treatment includes 30 hours a week of structured activities, individual and family sessions. Medium intensity treatment is 15 hours a week of recovery-oriented activities, individual and family sessions.

Clients are required to attend in-house and off-site 12-step meetings and show active participation in the program. Random urinalysis is performed to ensure sobriety is maintained. Consumption of drugs or alcohol or bringing substances into the house are grounds for immediate eviction. No physical or verbal violence is tolerated.

Extras

CADT also provides treatment for gambling addiction, as well as help with health insurance enrollment and low cost housing. Drug and alcohol assessments for court purposes are available on a walk-in basis at the main facility.

In Summary

Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment provides transitional living facilities that are highly structured and stable. The environment provided is meant to offer a level of support and care that is often lacking for clients upon completing inpatient treatment. CADT has the resources and treatment options to assist those with client’s needs, transitioning them into employment, schooling and new homes.

Marty Mann House
2211 Greysolon Rd
Duluth, MN 55805

Howard Friese House
1520 East 2nd St
Duluth, MN 55805

Howard Friese Hillside House
714 North 11th Ave East
Duluth, MN 55805

Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment Cost: Sliding scale. Reach Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment by phone at (218) 723-8444 or by email at admissions@cadt.org. Find Center for Alcohol and Drug Treatment on Facebook

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The Basics

Licensed by the State of Minnesota, the Transformations House II for Women has been operating out of Fridley, Minnesota since 1990. Transformations House II is a sober living home solely for female clients and offers support, community and a safe environment to clients who are newly sober. Women are invited to stay for 30 to 90 days and in this time participate in traditional therapy.

Accommodations and Amenities

Transformations House II accommodates women in two homes—House A and House B. House A has remodeled apartments that accommodate four women each, sleeping 28 total. Rooms are furnished with dressers and a large shared closet and shared bathroom.

House B is designated for those clients who require more structure. It consists of eight apartments, which house a maximum of 20 women at a time with two to three in each unit. Both house A and house B share the same address and are adjacent to one another. All meals at both houses are included in the cost of stay, with food purchased and prepared by staff.

Rules and Regulations

Prior to admission, clients undergo an intake assessment. Each client is assigned a primary counselor upon intake. The Transformation House program is structured, with residents participating in group therapy Monday through Friday from 9 am to 8 pm. Discussion topics cover a variety of topics, including substance abuse and recovery education, spirituality and relapse prevention. All plans are individualized with attendance requirements dependent upon need. Some group sessions take place at the Transformations House main office (15 minutes away from the housing facilities) and transportation is provided. The rest of the groups take place on-site in the apartment complexes.

Transformations House II staff consists of LADCs and LCDCs.

Extras

In an effort to help create a sense of community and camaraderie among residents, activities and social outings are organized on weekends. Treatment also honors the spiritual background of each client, while encouraging them to develop their spiritual connection to support lasting recovery.

In Summary

At 45 years of operation, Transformations House has a proven history of supporting women in the early phase of recovery. By providing structure, therapy and a recovery community, clients can rely on peer support and qualified professionals to bolster their sobriety.

Transformations House II for Women
351 74th Ave NE
Fridley, MN 55432

Transformations House II for Women Cost: $600 (30 days). Reach Transformations House II for Women by phone at (763) 427-7155 or by email at info@transformationhouse.com.

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