Sober Living in Boulder, CO

There are countless benefits to living in our recovery residence during and after our addiction treatment programs. Read further to learn more.

Sober Living Builds Community

When individuals spend time with other people in recovery outside of group therapy, they develop life-long friendships. If they are used to socializing and connecting with others while using drugs or alcohol, developing a new way of relating to others may feel daunting. However, it can be helpful to have others around who are going through the same experiences.

In group therapy for addiction, people learn how to be vulnerable and trust others with difficult feelings and emotions. So, when they have a recovery residence to go home to, they also get to connect with sober peers by relaxing and having fun. And, when you have triggers or have an impulse to use substances, they have a support system nearby.

Develop a Healthy Sober Lifestyle

One goal of our structured sober living in Boulder, CO is to help people develop the routines and life skills to thrive in recovery. At Flatirons Recovery’s Boulder halfway house, we provide nutritious food, while clients are required to meal plan and cook together. Nutrition is an integral part of our holistic recovery curriculum. Therefore, putting a healthy diet into action is made much more attainable with structure, guidance, and accountability.

Also, we require clients to participate regularly in a community fellowship of their choosing (such as AA, SMART Recovery, Recovery Dharma, or LifeRing).  As well as an exercise regimen while staying at our Boulder sober living home. All of these pieces become habits that will hopefully follow clients into long-term recovery.

Around-the-Clock Peer and Staff Accountability

A fully-staffed Colorado sober living home helps clients know there is an addiction professional holding them accountable for their sobriety. Staff at recovery residences also give randomized drug and alcohol tests. And, depending on the level of care they may accompany clients on outings outside of the house. As friendships develop among housemates, peers also hold each other accountable for their sobriety.

A Calm and Inviting Place to Unwind During the Stresses of Early Recovery

One benefit of a recovery residence is that it can truly feel like a home. Not a hospital or large addiction center. Most Boulder sober living homes are in actual houses in residential areas and have a limited number of beds. Our sober living facility holds just nine residents. What’s more, it is located on a serene 80-acre horse farm by the Colorado foothills. Like many quality recovery residences, we take great care in creating a welcoming, clean, and modern home, inside and out.

Our house is newly renovated and thoughtfully decorated to provide our clients with a supportive healing environment. Two living spaces, each with TVs, comfortable rooms with adjoining bathrooms, a large soaking tub, good natural light, and plentiful views of open space are some features that add comfort and calm to our Boulder halfway house.

The Opportunity to Help Others

As clients progress in their recovery, they may find opportunities to share their insights and experiences with peers who can also benefit from their wisdom. Often, we hear stories from our clients about how their time toward the end of their stay at our recovery residence helps them connect with the joy of serving others. Especially, those who were newly entering into recovery. For many, this passion for helping others becomes an integral part of their recovery journey.