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Los Angeles Sober Living Options

Los Angeles, Beverly Hills and Malibu are ripe with sober living options. So much so, in fact, that determining which one will be best for you can be difficult. Since you likely don't have time to tour every possible option in the greater Los Angeles area, you can begin the process of elimination by asking yourself a few questions and better defining what you're looking for before you begin.

The Canyon offers sober living facilities within our estate in the Santa Monica Mountains just outside of Los Angeles in California. If you would like to ease your transition from rehab back home and stay in a safe place that will help you remain drug free, then sober living is the best choice and The Canyon may be the perfect place for you.

Los Angeles Sober Living Option #1: Programs Versus Homes

Sober living facilities can usually be found in one of two places: on the grounds of drug rehab centers or in houses dedicated to sober living only. Both provide different benefits. At a drug rehab center sober living facility, you may have the option of taking advantage of some of the therapies and groups on site even if on a limited basis. At sober living facility that is more like a home, you get a step closer to what it will be like when you return to a home of your own. There are rules and community involvement, but there is also more freedom to work and socialize outside of the house as well. Your length of time in recovery and your comfort level will help you determine which is more appropriate for your needs.

Los Angeles Sober Living Option #2: Structured Versus Supportive

There are a range of sober living facilities along the spectrum of rigidity, with a highly structured sober living home at one end and a more loose, yet supportive home at the other with all points in between. The more structured sober living homes will have curfews and request that everyone in the house pitch in as far as household chores, perhaps showing up for house meetings, even cooking meals together and checking in throughout the day. The less structured houses offer support if you need it and may have some household chores and curfews but your time is yours as long as you stay clean and sober.

Los Angeles Sober Living Option #3: Single Gender Facilities

Relationships early in your recovery are usually advised against and choosing a sober living facility that is single gender can help you avoid one of the largest pitfalls to early sobriety. Choosing a home that allows you to live with roommates of the same gender with same gender staff on site and curfew rules as well as rules about members of the opposite sex will help you with this common issue. Far from limiting, these kinds of restrictions help you focus on your recovery and filling your life with positive friendships and hobbies and re-find your dreams and goals.

Los Angeles Sober Living at The Canyon

The Canyon offers sober living facilities on our Peace Park estate just outside of Los Angeles. Contact us today at for more information.

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