The Interview with Eric Parra who oversees over 150 recovery house beds with PluggedIn Recovery (Full 46min Video Interview) highlights several points relevant to sober living owner/operators, but we've summarized the key points for you below ..read more

The world of sober living house management is constantly evolving, and the need for efficient, streamlined processes is more crucial than ever. Sobriety Hub, a leader in this space, continues to innovate, making strides with its latest addition: the Custom Forms Feature. This new tool is set to make the management of recovery residences more efficient and more effective. Customizable Application Forms: Streamlining Resident Intake A key aspect of this new feature is the Customizable Application Forms. Designed to simplify the intake process, these forms allow for the use of tailored applicati ..read more

How do you fill beds in your sober living home? How do you make the community aware that you exist? These are important questions for operating a sustainable business and helping as many people as possible in early recovery.  One solution is to list your sober living home on public directories. Since we have so much website traffic, we decided to host a directory for sober living homes! The new directory (found at sobrietyhub.com/directory) allows operators to list program info, display bed availability, contact information, and list their website!  The Primary Benefits of List ..read more

  The weekly or monthly task of collecting rent can often be as daunting as it is critical. You understand the unique financial challenges that residents may face: poor credit, low income, and the all-consuming nature of early recovery. These difficulties make the traditional methods of rent / payment collection not only outdated but also inefficient.    By setting up a subscription-like payment model, similar to how one would subscribe to services like Netflix, residents can “subscribe” to their stay at the sober house.   Autopay directly addresses the erratic nature of r ..read more

In our latest software update, we're thrilled to introduce two powerful features. First, you can now upload photos of residents, enhancing community management and personalization. Plus, with our new payment feature, operators can streamline rent collections by enabling residents to opt for automatic pay – a convenient way to ensure timely payments every month.  ..read more

Anyone who has worked or lived in a "good" sober living home knows that it works. Studies indicate that residents of high-quality sober living homes have a greater chance of maintaining long-term sobriety than those who don't opt for such facilities. "Good" sober living homes help people achieve recovery more cheaply and more consistently than treatment or detox alone. In fact, costs can be reduced when integrating sober living homes into the recovery journey compared to relying solely on continuous clinical treatments. So why is it that sober living homes can't bill insurance, are historical ..read more

Expect to spend more time doing preliminary research than actually writing or working on the grant.  According to industry experts and foundation decision-makers, OVER half of your work in the grant seeking process lies in the preparatory phase. Familiarizing yourself with the grant application and discerning what the foundation is arguably the most important factor in writing a grant that SPEAKS to its audience and is truly aligned with the foundation's goals.  Get Letters of Support from Established community members who would benefit from you getting the grant.  ..read more

Watch the Full Interview Here: https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/safehouseinterview Key Insights Inspiration The tragic overdose of his close friend Ned was the catalyst for Nick to open his first sober living home. He wanted to ensure Ned's legacy lives on, and the painful memories became a driving force for his mission. Tiered Management System To ensure quality and discipline, Nick has a tiered system of management. Every house has a manager, assistant manager, and then there's a general manager overseeing all the houses. Nick himself visits every house every day. Finding Managers Th ..read more

One of the most crucial steps in managing a successful sober living home is the resident screening process. Ensuring that potential residents are a good fit is key. Effective screening not only helps in maintaining the sanctity and safety of the environment but also in fostering a supportive community. Here are some best practices for a thorough and compassionate screening process ..read more

We had a great time this Thursday meeting with sober living operators across the country and discussing their experience running sober living homes, growing their businesses, dealing with obstacles, getting funding, getting certified, and - most important - helping dozens of people find recovery!  ..read more