FAQS

At Sobriety House, we understand that there are questions that anyone entering treatment will have. We have prepared a set of frequently asked questions for you to better understand the process of addiction treatment and what to expect when you arrive.

Question: How long is the program?

  • Phase 1 is generally 29 days- 1 day for the admissions process and 28 days of treatment. However, client placement in level of care is determined by individual assessment. Treatment at Sobriety House in all levels of care is variable and is dependent on individual needs and progress.

    Phase II is on a month-to-month basis with most clients staying at least two months. The maximum amount of time is generally 6 months.

    Sober Living is a maximum of 9 months at the Gaylord Apartments.

Question: Do I have to start in Phase I?

  • No. All determinations of care levels are made by clinical assessment. If you and your counselor determine that Outpatient, Intensive Outpatient or Transitional Residential (Phase II) is more clinically appropriate than Intensive Residential (Phase I) then that is where you will start. However, it is a requirement to graduate from Sobriety House’s Transitional Program (Phase II) in order to qualify for Sober living.

Question: Will I be sharing a room?

  • Yes. Most of our clients will have a roommate during their time in our program. The rooms at Sobriety House properties are semi-private. Experience has shown that clients have better treatment outcomes when they have a roommate and cannot isolate.

Question: Do you accept Medicaid?

  • We currently accept Medicaid for our Intensive Residential (Phase I), Transitional Residential (Phase II) and Outpatient services. Sober Living is not covered by Medicaid.

Question: Do you offer assistance for those without Medicaid that cannot privately pay for treatment?

Question: Can I have visitors and make phone calls?

  • We do allow visitors on campus, including children. Our visitation hours are Saturday and Sunday from 4pm-6pm. A phone will be provided for clients in Phase 1, since they will not have access to their personal phone. Clients may make and receive phone calls during certain hours of the day.

Question: Can you accommodate special dietary restrictions?

  • Absolutely! Please let staff know about any dietary restrictions as soon as you are admitted into the program (or before!) so that we can make those arrangements.

Question: Will I get individual sessions with an Addiction Counselor?

  • Yes. Individual sessions are a requirement for our Phase I and Phase II clients. You will meet with your counselor once a week.

Question: Do you treat anything beside drug and alcohol addiction?

  • Sobriety House is not a medical, detox, or dual diagnosis facility. If your needs are determined to be outside the scope of the agency’s expertise, staff will work with you on referrals to more appropriate facilities for your needs. However, many people who come to Sobriety House seeking treatment for drug or alcohol addiction are also diagnosed with mental health conditions such as depression, grief, anxiety or post-traumatic stress disorder. The combination of addiction and mental health conditions, known as “co-occurring disorders” is common and something we often work with. Our team of counselors meet to help clients better understand this dynamic as part of overall treatment.

Question: Is Sobriety House a lock-down facility?

  • No, Sobriety House is a voluntary program.

Question: If a family member or friend is willing to get help, can I just drive them to Sobriety House?

  • No, a pre-screen assessment is required prior to scheduling an intake assessment. Please contact our Admissions Manager at 720-381-4337 or admissions@sobrietyhouse.org for more information.

Question: What should I expect when I arrive for my admission?

  • You will be welcomed by a staff member in our reception area. You will be given a Covid test as well as a BAC test. Your medications, if applicable, will be counted and documented. You will then complete an in-depth assessment, fill out consent forms, treatment plan, etc. After admission, The House Manager will provide you with program orientation information (including a program manual with orientation information, required reading and homework materials), assign you a bed and give you a urine screen. You will also be given a tour and be introduced to other members of the staff and your treatment group. The intake/admission process is an entire day.

Question: Does Sobriety House provide transportation if I can not get there on my intake day?

  • Clients are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. However, we can provide a Lyft if clients do not have access to transportation on their scheduled intake day.

Question: Can I bring my child with me into the program?

  • We are not able to accept children into our programs. We believe clients are most successful when they are in an environment where they can focus on themselves. We understand the importance of the parent-child relationship, and we welcome children to visit their parent at Sobriety House. If you need services that allow children full-time, we can refer to other agencies.

Question: Does Sobriety House offer Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) services?

  • Sobriety House does not offer MAT services. However, we do accept clients that are receiving MAT from another agency. We can help coordinate medication deliveries or pickups.

Question: How long does a client need to be sober before admitting to Sobriety House?

  • Sobriety House does not have a set amount of time a client must be sober before entering most of our programs. The only requirement is that a client be completely sober at the time of their admission/assessment. We recommend 48-72 hours sober.

Question: Does Sobriety House offer detox services?

  • No, Sobriety House does not offer detox services. We do not have any medical personnel on staff. We refer to other local agencies that can help with detox, if needed. Once through detox, a client can begin services at Sobriety House.

Question: Does a client have to live in a certain area to be eligible for services at Sobriety House?

  • Not necessarily. Private pay clients can be accepted from anywhere, including out of state. If a client is looking for sliding scale fees or state funded grants, he or she would need to live in one of the counties in our catchment area. If another agency is paying for services, it will depend on if the agency is willing to cover costs at Sobriety House. Please contact our Admissions Manager at 720-381-4337 or admissions@sobrietyhouse.org for more information.