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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

  • Description:

    • Least structured.

    • Operated by the residents themselves without professional staff or house managers.

  • Key Features:

    • Residents share responsibilities like chores and house rules enforcement.

    • Minimal rules, often focusing on sobriety requirements.

    • Relies heavily on mutual accountability.

  • Ideal For: Individuals who have completed treatment and require minimal supervision.

Level 2: Monitored Sober Living Homes

  • Description:

    • More structure than Level 1 with an on-site house manager or supervisor.

  • Key Features:

    • House meetings and mandatory drug/alcohol testing.

    • Residents may be required to work, attend school, or participate in outpatient therapy or 12-step meetings.

    • Clear expectations and consequences for breaking rules.

  • Ideal For: People transitioning from treatment programs who need moderate structure and accountability.

Level 3: Supervised Sober Living Homes

  • Description:

    • Staffed with credentialed professionals such as addiction counselors or case managers.

  • Key Features:

    • More structured daily schedules.

    • Regular drug/alcohol testing and mandatory attendance at recovery-related activities.

    • Life skills development programs (e.g., budgeting, employment readiness).

  • Ideal For: Individuals who need higher levels of support and supervision, often early in recovery.

Level 4: Clinical Sober Living Facilities

  • Description:

    • Most structured level, offering intensive clinical support and services.

  • Key Features:

    • On-site licensed clinicians provide therapy and medical care.

    • Highly regulated environment with strict schedules and frequent monitoring.

    • Residents may participate in partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) or intensive outpatient programs (IOPs).

  • Ideal For: Those with co-occurring mental health disorders or a high risk of relapse.

Key Differences Between Levels

  1. Structure: Ranges from peer-run environments to clinically supervised settings.

  2. Staffing: Increases in professional oversight from Level 1 to Level 4.

  3. Rules and Accountability: Becomes stricter with higher levels.

  4. Services Provided: Higher levels offer more intensive therapy and life skills training.

Choosing the Right Level

The appropriate level of sober living depends on:

  • Current Stage of Recovery: Early recovery may require more structure, while later stages may benefit from greater independence.

  • Support Needs: Individuals with co-occurring conditions or high relapse risk may need more supervision.

  • Personal Goals: Balancing recovery with responsibilities like work, school, or family.

What Level is right for me?

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Purple Mountain Recovery is a registered 501 (C)(3) non-profit organization and a licensed RSSO by The Behavioral Health Administration (BHA) of the state of Colorado

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3225 Austin Bluffs Pkwy, Suite 100 Colorado Springs, CO 80918
719-445-0621
info@purplemountainrecovery.org
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