RULES FOR SOBER LIVING HOUSING
• What Should I Expect Inside?
• If you've already been inside one, you'll have a rough idea but remember each house
is different. Some may be a resting place whereas others may offer therapy,
counselling and a chance to integrate back into society. Most houses share the same
trait - following house standards. Below are some of the most common rules.
• Bathroom Time
• Due to the volume of patients there usually there would be a schedule or rota in place
to indicate who can use things like the bath or shower, and what time slot they have.
Obviously, things like using the toilet can't be scheduled so don't be too hard on
yourself in that respect.
• Cleanliness
• To keep minds focused, and standards kept high, you may find you have to engage in
keeping the house tidy and clean. Tasks like washing up, hoovering and dusting may
be expected of you and the residents.
• Limitations
• Unfortunately, you may find being in a sober living house can feel like school. The
idea is to keep you clean and safe and then to put you back on the correct path for
your life. This means putting necessary restrictions in place, via a curfew or lockout.
This is where you may be able to wander freely outside of the premises for a while,
but you must ensure you're back at a set time. If you stick to this you're proving to
the health care professionals you are willing to change for the good, can listen to
instructions well and want to be a better person.