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- Sometimes, those closest to us were involved with our addictions. We must be extra careful when choosing people to live with who may still participate in unhealthy habits.
- There are many sites, groups, and resources available to help you find sober roommates in Houston and elsewhere.
- The Heights Treatment can provide dual diagnosis substance use and mental health disorder treatment.
Having close friends or roommates who still participate in unhealthy habits can make your recovery journey more difficult. If they are not pursuing sobriety, it can be challenging to avoid harmful behaviors and potential triggers.
Now that you are sober, you may need to reconsider your relationships with the people closest to you. It may be necessary to renegotiate how you engage with them in light of your new sober lifestyle.
Your roommate can have a significant impact on your recovery. Depending on your living setup, you may see them often. If they are not pursuing sobriety, even a single comment or familiar pattern could trigger cravings or a relapse.
If they have been drinking and you can smell alcohol on their breath or clothing, would that trigger you? If they are high, does that make you want to be high as well?
Fortunately, there are many ways to connect with sober roommates in Houston.
Find A Sober Roommate In Houston
The Heights Treatment Alumni Network
We are The Heights Treatment, an evidence-based dual diagnosis treatment center dedicated to supporting people with substance use and mental health disorders.
We offer a variety of programs ranging from high-needs residential support to lower-needs outpatient support. All programs use evidence-based therapies grounded in psychology and physiology.
Everyone who completes our programs becomes part of our alumni network. Since we are located in Houston, you have an excellent chance of finding a sober roommate among our alumni community.
If you are looking for a sober roommate, we can connect you with another graduate who is also seeking a sober living partner. Since both of you share the same foundation in recovery, you will have similar emotional, practical, and social tools to support a healthy living environment.
Call us today to learn how you can become part of our alumni community.
Online Search
Since the creation of social media in 1997, the internet has made it easier than ever to connect with people. One website, MySoberRoommate.com, was created specifically for people in recovery who want a sober roommate.
The site was created by Jesse Sandler, a licensed social worker specializing in cognitive behavioral therapy. MySoberRoommate.com was built to help people in recovery find roommates who will support their journey rather than hinder it.
Users create a profile and use advanced criteria to match with the most suitable roommate among more than ten thousand members. You can easily search for someone in Houston who is also looking for a sober roommate.
You can list whether you have a room to rent out or if you are seeking a room for rent. A helpful feature is that you do not have to be in active recovery to use the site. You may simply prefer a sober lifestyle and want a roommate who shares those values.
Texas Department of Health and Human Services
The state of Texas offers several housing resources that may help you find safe and stable sober living environments.
Permanent Supportive Housing Program
This program helps adults with a diagnosed mental health condition find safe, affordable housing and learn skills to maintain independence.
Supportive Housing Rental Assistance Program
This program provides temporary rent subsidies, utility payments, and move-in assistance to help people escape homelessness or avoid becoming homeless.
Section 811 Rental Assistance Program
For extremely low-income persons with a disability, this program provides long-term rental assistance in certain metropolitan areas.
Assistance in Transition from Homelessness
This program helps people find housing and employment and connect to primary healthcare services.
The Health Community Collaborative
A program that supports people experiencing chronic homelessness.
Project Access
This program provides temporary rental assistance for people leaving a psychiatric hospital to prevent homelessness.
Sober Living Homes
Sober living homes provide safe and structured environments for people recovering from substance use disorders. These homes operate in a space between inpatient treatment and independent living.
Sober living homes often include expectations such as paying rent, following curfews, undergoing drug testing, and maintaining accountability through in-house supervisors.
Since all residents must abstain from drugs and alcohol, you can trust that potential roommates will also be committed to sobriety. Many people prefer sober living homes because they offer built-in structure and community support.
If you want to explore options, here is one example of a sober living resource in Houston.
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) has helped millions of people since 1938. It offers a judgment-free environment that connects people at all stages of recovery to share support and encouragement.
AA is a spiritual, peer-led 12-step group that includes discussion, reading, and community support. It acknowledges a power greater than oneself, but each member defines what that means for them.
Dozens of AA groups meet throughout Houston. Once you find a group, you can ask members if anyone is seeking a sober roommate. Since attendees are committed to sobriety, they may be an excellent match.
Find local groups here: Houston AA meetings.
Narcotics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous (NA), founded in 1953, has supported millions of people seeking recovery from substance use disorders.
Like AA, NA groups involve discussion, reading literature, and optional sharing. It is spiritual but not religious and welcomes people at any stage of recovery.
There are many NA groups in Houston, and you may find someone there who would be a good sober roommate.
Find meetings here: Houston NA groups.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery is a Christian 12-step program launched in 1991 and now hosted at over thirty-five thousand churches worldwide.
The program offers a religious approach to the 12 steps and is staffed by trained volunteers from the church community. Since many participating churches promote abstinence, it can be a meaningful place to meet potential sober roommates.
Find a local group here: Celebrate Recovery locator.
Need Help Getting Sober? Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Solutions
Alcohol and drug addictions have serious impacts on health and life expectancy. Research shows that people with alcohol use disorder may live 24 to 28 fewer years than their peers, and people who misuse opiates may live 14 to 15 fewer years than non-users.
Life is valuable, and it is too important to lose one more moment to addiction. The Heights Treatment is here to help.
We offer a variety of treatment programs tailored to different levels of need. Our licensed professionals provide evidence-based therapies grounded in the physiology and psychology of addiction.
You can expect consistent, confidential, and supportive care. Healing is strengthened through a supportive community, which includes both our team and other clients participating in group work.
Contact us today to learn how we can support your recovery journey.
Choose a Sober Life Today
Alcohol and drug addictions are serious. If you are struggling with substances, seek help immediately. Who you live with can have a significant effect on your long-term sobriety.
Your recovery journey begins with a single choice. You can strengthen your path by choosing a sober roommate. For more guidance, see our article on finding zero-proof drinks in Houston.
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