Straight answers about sober living and early recovery.
Written by people in recovery and updated as things change in New York.
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What Is Sober Living? A Complete Guide for New York
A plain-language guide to recovery housing: what it is, who it is for, how it works day to day, and how to tell a good home from a bad one.
How Much Does Sober Living Cost in New York City?
Monthly ranges, what you get at each level, what insurance does and does not cover, and the questions to ask before you sign anything.
Sober Living vs. Halfway House vs. Rehab
Three terms people use interchangeably, and three very different things. Here is how to tell them apart and which one fits.
What to Do After Rehab: A 90-Day Plan
The weeks after treatment are when structure matters most. Here is a practical plan for the first three months, for the person in recovery and the people who love them.
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More guides on the way
- How to choose a sober living home: 15 questions to ask
- How long should you stay in sober living?
- Supporting an adult child in early recovery
- Relapse warning signs and how to respond
- Recovery residence certification in New York (OASAS and NARR)
- Sober coaching vs. therapy vs. case management
- Getting sober in New York City: a survival guide
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