Sober Living
Continuing your recovery after treatment with safe, structured housing through our trusted sober living partners.
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South Florida Sober Living Connections for Drug and Alcohol Recovery
Returning home directly after rehab can be one of the hardest moments in recovery. Old environments, old triggers, and old routines can quickly pull a person back into substance use. Sober living offers a bridge, a structured, alcohol and drug-free environment where the lessons from your treatment program have time to take root.
Simple Path Recovery partners with carefully vetted recovery residences across South Florida. After completing treatment with us, our case managers help you find a sober living facility that fits your needs, budget, and stage of recovery.
What to Expect in Sober Living Housing
Sober living homes are not treatment centers. They are structured communities of people who have recently completed rehab and are working toward independent living. Daily life is built around three pillars.
Structure and Daily Schedule
Residents follow a daily schedule that includes curfews, household duties, and required house meetings, the kind of structure that keeps idleness from becoming a relapse trigger.
- Set wake-up and curfew times
- Drug and alcohol testing
- Required house meetings
Peer Support and Community
Living with others in recovery creates a community of peers who hold each other accountable, build real friendships, and walk through early sobriety together.
- 12-step or mutual aid meeting
- Sponsor and mentor relationships
- Shared household responsibilities
Independence and Life Skills Training
Unlike rehab, residents are expected to work, attend school, manage their finances, and rebuild daily life, guided by life skills training built into many homes.
- Employment or active job search
- Budgeting and finances coaching
- Pay rent and provide for household
The Four Levels of Sober Living Houses
Not every sober living home looks the same. The National Association of Recovery Residences recognizes four levels of sober living houses, each offering a different degree of structure and clinical support.
- Level 1/Peer-Run: Democratically run with no paid staff. Residents enforce basic rules together. Oxford houses fall in this category.
- Level 2/Monitored: The level that sober living homes fall under. A house manager lives on-site, drug and alcohol testing is standard, and residents attend regular house meetings.
- Level 3/Supervised: Paid staff, structured programming, and a set daily schedule. Recovery meeting attendance is required to stay.
- Level 4/Service Provider: Clinical staff on-site offering treatment services alongside housing. Closest to an extended rehabilitation program where have a place to stay during recovery.
When we refer you to a partner, we consider which level is the best plan for your stage of recovery, and we adjust if the fit is not right.
Common Resident Requirements
When we refer you to a partner, we consider which level is the best plan for your stage of recovery, and we adjust if the fit is not right.
- Maintain sobriety at all times
- Attend recovery meetings
- Pay weekly or monthly rent
- Complete assigned household duties
How Sober Living Work Supports Long-Term Recovery
Decades of peer-reviewed research show that residents who stay in sober living homes, particularly when combined with 12-step programs, experience meaningfully better outcomes than those who return directly to old environments.
Studies have also found that residents are more likely to secure employment, less likely to be arrested, and far less likely to relapse. Some residents also report fewer psychiatric symptoms and stronger relationships months and even years after leaving the home.
Why does sober living work? It removes easy access to psychoactive drugs, surrounds the person with peers who are also pursuing sobriety, and replaces idle time with purpose. The structure stops feeling like rules and starts feeling like life.
“The most successful residents are the ones who decide for themselves how long they want to stay, not the ones counting down the days until they can leave.”
Sober Living Homes vs. Halfway Houses and Oxford Houses
The terms sober living homes, halfway houses, and Oxford houses get used interchangeably, but they are not the same thing. Knowing the difference helps you choose the right environment.
Halfway houses are usually court-ordered or government-run, with a fixed time limit on how long residents can stay. They often house people transitioning out of incarceration as well as treatment, and the basic rules tend to be more rigid.
Oxford houses are democratically run, self-supporting sober homes with no paid staff and no time limit. Residents vote on new members and enforce house rules together. The model has spread to thousands of homes across the country.
Most sober living homes our partners operate are privately funded and recovery-focused. There is no fixed time limit or court oversight, and residents can stay as long as they maintain sobriety and meet the house’s expectations.
Where People Stay After Treatment Matters
Choosing where people stay after rehab is one of the most important decisions in early recovery.
Physician's Clearance
Insurance & Cost Review
Housing Match
Move-In Support
Ongoing Check-Ins
Start Planning Where People Stay Before Discharge
At Simple Path Recovery, we believe recovery does not end the day a client finishes our intensive outpatient program. The first few months after treatment are when the foundation either holds or cracks, and the environment a person returns to makes all the difference.
We urge every client to talk openly with their care team about sober living options before discharge. Whether the goal is six months in a structured home or a longer stay while finishing school or rebuilding finances, there is a sober living facility that fits.
Homes may offer sliding scale rent, and some offer grants or scholarships for residents facing financial hardship. Our team helps you explore those resources, so money is never the reason someone returns to a risky environment.
Meet Your Care Team
Our compassionate and highly-trained addiction professionals are dedicated to creating individualized, innovative recovery programs tailored to your unique journey.
Cathy Bilotti M.ED., LMHC
Clinical Director
Matt Wilkof
Iris Vicario
Primary Therapist
Jacquelyn Louis
Primary Therapist
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Get the Addiction Help You Need Today
Substance use is a disease that touches millions of families, but recovery is real and starts with one decision. Our Pompano Beach treatment center serves adults across South Florida who need structured addiction treatment that fits everyday life and daily responsibilities.
It’s never too late, and it’s never too soon. Call for a confidential conversation in person or by phone about whether intensive outpatient programs at Simple Path fit. Compared to traditional rehabilitation facilities, our IOP keeps you connected to the people you love.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Living
Here are some common questions people have about sober living and how its relation to addiction.
How long do people stay in a sober living home?
There is no strict time limit. Many clinicians recommend a minimum of 90 days, but many residents stay six months to a year or longer. Studies consistently show that longer stays correlate with better long-term recovery, lower relapse rates, and stronger employment outcomes.
Does insurance cover a sober living facility?
Most sober living homes are not covered by insurance because they do not provide treatment services. Rent typically runs from a few hundred to thousands or more per month, depending on location and amenities. Many homes offer sliding scale rates, and some offer grants or scholarships for residents facing financial hardship, our team helps you explore every option.
What is the difference between sober living homes, halfway houses, and Oxford houses?
Sober living homes are usually privately operated, recovery-focused, and have no fixed time limit. Halfway houses are often court-ordered or government-run with strict time limits. Oxford houses are self-governed, peer-run homes with no paid staff. All three can support recovery; the right fit depends on your situation.
Do residents have to work or attend meetings?
Yes. Most sober living homes expect residents to work, attend school, or actively look for a job. They typically require attendance at recovery meetings such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous, plus participation in weekly house meetings and household duties.