
Sober Living
Purple Mountain Recovery Inc provides CARR Certified Sober Living throughout Colorado. We provide Levels 2 to 4. To apply for sober living please click the link and fill out the application and someone will call you to schedule an interview.
Levels of Sober Living
Level 1: Peer-Run Sober Living Homes
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Description:
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Least structured.
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Operated by the residents themselves without professional staff or house managers.
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Key Features:
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Residents share responsibilities like chores and house rules enforcement.
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Minimal rules, often focusing on sobriety requirements.
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Relies heavily on mutual accountability.
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Ideal For: Individuals who have completed treatment and require minimal supervision.
Level 2: Monitored Sober Living Homes
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Description:
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More structure than Level 1 with an on-site house manager or supervisor.
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Key Features:
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House meetings and mandatory drug/alcohol testing.
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Residents may be required to work, attend school, or participate in outpatient therapy or 12-step meetings.
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Clear expectations and consequences for breaking rules.
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Ideal For: People transitioning from treatment programs who need moderate structure and accountability.
Level 3: Supervised Sober Living Homes
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Description:
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Staffed with credentialed professionals such as addiction counselors or case managers.
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Key Features:
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More structured daily schedules.
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Regular drug/alcohol testing and mandatory attendance at recovery-related activities.
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Life skills development programs (e.g., budgeting, employment readiness).
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Ideal For: Individuals who need higher levels of support and supervision, often early in recovery.
Level 4: Clinical Sober Living Facilities
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Description:
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Most structured level, offering intensive clinical support and services.
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Key Features:
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On-site licensed clinicians provide therapy and medical care.
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Highly regulated environment with strict schedules and frequent monitoring.
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Residents may participate in partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) or intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).
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Ideal For: Those with co-occurring mental health disorders or a high risk of relapse.
Key Differences Between Levels
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Structure: Ranges from peer-run environments to clinically supervised settings.
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Staffing: Increases in professional oversight from Level 1 to Level 4.
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Rules and Accountability: Becomes stricter with higher levels.
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Services Provided: Higher levels offer more intensive therapy and life skills training.
Choosing the Right Level
The appropriate level of sober living depends on:
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Current Stage of Recovery: Early recovery may require more structure, while later stages may benefit from greater independence.
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Support Needs: Individuals with co-occurring conditions or high relapse risk may need more supervision.
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Personal Goals: Balancing recovery with responsibilities like work, school, or family.
What Level is right for me?

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