I Need Recovery Housing

You don’t have to do this alone. This toolkit offers step-by-step guidance and trusted tools to help you find safe, supportive recovery housing that fits your needs.

Recovery is possible. A supportive home can be the next right step.

Things to Consider & Explore

Things to Consider: Click on each resource below to learn more

Recovery Support & Culture

Choose a home that aligns with your needs and values.

Safety & Environment

What to look for in a welcoming and safe environment.

Structure, Rules & Rights

Understand your rights and responsibilities.

Quality & Standards

Make sure the program follows quality standards and best practices.

Topics to Explore: Click on each resource below to reveal general information about recovery housing

What is Recovery Housing

Quick answers.

Levels of Recovery Housing

Learn differences in levels of care.

Questions to Ask When Looking for a Home

Common questions to ask.

Housing Documentation

Review checklist of needed documents.

Living Room Model

Learn more.

Recovery Housing FAQs

Answers to frequently asked questions.

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