Choosing a sober living home is a big decision. You will be residing there while you are adjusting to being sober. Most people do not know what to expect from a sober living home. Here are three questions you should ask when shopping for sober living in Delray Beach.
Money
First, you need to consider costs. Is the sober living home in your budget? If it is affordable, you should then make sure the home is in a safe place. You should make sure the environment is serene. You should ask the owner if residents have to share rooms. If residents do share rooms, you should ask how many people are in each room. You should ask the owners of the sober living home if they have a place for residents to store their money. You should also ask them what jobs you are allowed to take. Some sober living homes do not allow their residents to work third shift jobs.
Responsibility
You should ask the sober living home if they require house meetings. House meetings are for residents to track their progress. During the house meeting, the resident meets with staff members to discuss counseling sessions and address any concerns. You should ask the owners about ground restrictions. Usually, new residents are not allowed to leave the premises the first week of their stay. It is also important to ask the owners if the home has a curfew. You will need to know their policy on visitors. Some sober living homes have restrictions on how many guests are allowed, and how long guests are allowed to stay on the property.
Management
You should ask questions about the home’s managers. You should ask if the manager has recently gone through a recovery program. Most house managers have been sober a few months. They have their own house and commute to the sober living house. The general manager usually has been sober for several years. The best sober living house will have a manager who has been sober for several years along with experience running a sober living house. All employees should be supportive and possess excellent communication skills. You should also ask the managers if they provide any activities for their residents.
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