Sober Living

The vast majority of people struggling with alcoholism and addiction will not fully resume a sober life without properly structured rehabilitation. Wavelengths Desert Recovery is a recovery community that helps recovering addicts and alcoholics achieve lifelong recovery.

What is a Sober Living Home?

Sober living houses are alcohol and drug-free environments where residents can establish or maintain their sobriety. Through peer support, proven recovery principles, peer empowerment, and individual responsibility, residents can solidify their sobriety and prepare to return home or live independently.

In general, sober living homes are privately owned homes for people recovering from drug or alcohol addiction. Our houses are located in quiet, peaceful neighborhoods, where members can destress and focus on their growth and recovery journeys.

In a recovery housing model, residents offer and receive support from their peers and leaders in their community. Research has discovered that it can help individuals use their coping skills, learn how to communicate effectively, and trust themselves.

Why is a Recovery Community Important?

Addiction is a chronic illness, especially during early sobriety. This is why a sense of community becomes essential. For example, clients learn to connect with peers who are going through the same recovery process.

Additionally, residents participate in 12-Step programs, attend events, and socialize with each other. The relationships they form and the techniques they learn will benefit them for the rest of their lives. Knowing that they are not alone will help them stay sober for the rest of their lives.

The Goals of Sober Living

Sober living homes provide more than just a place for a person in recovery from addiction to live. Because of this, residents can accomplish a number of goals designed to help them adjust to recovery and thrive in it.

The goals of sober living include:

Acknowledging the Addiction

One of the hardest parts of recovery is acknowledging the addiction. Nevertheless, trained professionals help those with addictions come to terms with their illness and admit they have no control over it.

Peer Support

Our population consists of many individuals experiencing the same struggles in life. This, in turn, makes it easier for them to communicate, understand each other, and provide support.

Address Mental Health Issues

Addiction is rarely an isolated problem. Consequently, underlying mental health conditions, such as trauma, depression, and anxiety, often exist and can be addressed in treatment.

A Sense of Community

Loneliness commonly happens as a consequence of addiction. During recovery, for example, isolation can make it harder to stay sober. Fortunately, sober living homes help residents feel less alone by offering a true sense of community. In turn, feeling part of a community contributes to long-term recovery as well.

A Drug and Alcohol-Free Environment

Triggers and cravings can consume addicts in early recovery. Sober living homes ban alcohol and drugs from the premises and require random drug testing of our residents.

Gaining Independence and Becoming Responsible

A sober living home provides a transition point that allows people to regain their independence and take on responsibility. Structured schedules and opportunities to work or attend school help them become contributing members of society again.

Making Amends

Addiction can take a toll on personal relationships with friends and family. Despite this, luckily sober living teaches people to learn to communicate, establish healthy boundaries, and repair damaged relationships.

Benefits of Sober Living

Our team consists of professionals with years of experience. This allows them to relate to residents and offer valuable guidance. Our team works to connect with each individual on a deeper level.

In addition, they check in and have meaningful conversations with them to help monitor their progress. They discuss fears, decisions, and goals, while also working to organize and tackle any outstanding issues that may occur.

Our sober living home in a scenic location offers many other benefits that include:

Practice living a newly sober life before returning home
Developing Life Skills
Reduced rate of relapse
A structured schedule
Developing healthy relationships
Addressing underlying problems such as depression, anxiety, and trauma
Beginning to make amends
Regular drug testing to keep residents accountable
Residents don’t have to worry about daily home life responsibilities, which allows them to focus solely on their recovery

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