Sober living homes, sometimes referred to as transitional housing, provide an advantage and many benefits for the person in early recovery. They provide a safe and structured living environment that eliminates obstacles that can sabotage a person’s recovery.
Learn about the benefits of sober living homes here, because you deserve an edge for the strongest recovery possible.
6 Benefits of Sober Living Homes
1. A stable, drug-free living environment
When people go straight back to their previous home life after rehab, the risk of relapse is high. Sober living homes provide a drug and alcohol-free living environment with constant support and guidance. They help keep one focused and on the right recovery path. Common obstacles that threaten early recovery are eliminated.
2. Meaningful sober relationships
Living in a home with others who are in recovery and facing the same challenges decreases the risk of relapse. When you surround yourself with others who are sober and working a recovery program, it’s much easier to focus on your recovery program and begin to heal. You will also develop new supportive relationships. These people will be there for you during the tough times.
3. Hope and healing
Whether it’s early in the morning or late at night, you have the support you need close by. At Fresh Start in Shreveport we provide regular pastoral counseling and support to assist you as you push through the struggles. The bad days are just part of the journey, but when you are surrounded by people who are on the same journey it’s much easier. These people will also be there with you
for the fun times. Yes, recovery can be fun! You will be provided with tools and taught biblical principles for strengthening your faith, and thus, strengthening your recovery.
4. Rebuild important life skills
Sober living homes are a safe place where you can begin to take your life back. This will require rebuilding important life skills. Healthy eating, exercise, finding employment and taking personal responsibility for your life, including your life goals and aspirations that were most likely lost in your active addiction. You will receive assistance and encouragement for “taking care of business”.
You will be responsible for some cleaning and grocery shopping for the house along with the other house members.
Beginning to strengthen your life skills will help you manage your life more effectively and achieve your goals – the sober way.
5. Relapse prevention
It is often said that “relapse is just a part of the disease”. But, you don’t have to relapse. Residents provide mutual support. You will develop a social network that supportssobriety. Sober living homes decrease the risk of relapse. You will learn relapse prevention skills and tools while away from outside pressures.
6. Easier transition back into mainstream life
In a sober living home you can grow at your own pace toward independence, while developing coping skills and problem-solving methods to carry with you when you leave.
Early recovery can be fearful. Shifting your lifestyle and changing the way you do things on a daily basis can be anxiety producing. But as you push through the fear, with support, and reach the other side, you will experience great joy and peace.
The fight for your recovery and your life is worth it!
Here at Fresh Start in Shreveport, we are committed to helping you every step of the way on your new journey.
We care about each and every one of our residents. We want you to feel comfortable and at ease.
We care about your problems and want to help you with conflict resolution.
Open your heart and be willing to make a “fresh start”. God is able to turn it all around and break the chains of addiction. Our prayer is that you will encounter Jesus and develop a personal relationship with Him while in our program. We want to guide you in becoming self-supportive and help empower you, so you can be set free!
For more information give us a call today at 318-517-8239.
Fresh Start Supportive Housing Ministry
Shreveport,LA