Sometimes Sober Living Homes are referred to as Recovery Homes, Transitional Living, Resident Run Housing, and SLE "Sober Living Environment". All of these terms have something in common. They are intended to provide alcohol and drug free support with affordable rents, and most important -- for the maintenance of a clean and sober lifestyle. There are no license requirements for these residences.
Sober Living Environments come in all sizes and configurations from free standing homes to apartment buildings. Sober Livings may not require residents to attend programs or counseling sessions, however certain rules may be set as provisions of residency. House rules may include curfew, chores, payment of rent, and attendance at house meetings and A.A. /N.A. meetings, and must include prohibition of any use of alcohol or drugs.
The environment should be recovery conducive and have adequate space to accommodate each individual comfortably. Attention should be given to the health and safety of all residents and therefore the home should meet minimum fire and health standards. A Sober Living may or may not have paid staff. The role of staff member must clearly be for management of the house and not for management of the individual.
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