Sober living in Boca Raton is one part of a recovery process that begins with detox and residential treatment. We believe treatment is the first step, but living a life free from addiction is a long journey that continues after someone leaves our facility.
The need is real. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, 27.9 million people ages 12 and older had alcohol use disorder in 2024, or roughly 1 in 10. Of those, 2.1 million received alcohol use treatment that year, about 7.6%. For the people who do complete treatment, what comes next matters just as much as the treatment itself.
What Is Sober Living?
Sober living is a structured, substance-free living environment for people in recovery. It gives residents a place to practice the skills they built in treatment while carrying real responsibilities: holding a job, attending meetings, and keeping commitments to the people around them.
In our sober living program, we practice a “back to basics” idea of recovery with a non-enabling approach when working with residents. Responsibility, consistency and accountability are the main components of the program.
Who Sober Living Is For
Sober living tends to fit people who have finished residential treatment and want more structure before returning to living independently. It may be a good fit if you:
- Have completed detox and residential or outpatient treatment
- Are returning to an environment where staying sober would be difficult
- Want peer accountability while you rebuild work, school or family routines
- Are ready to take on daily responsibilities with support still in place
Our sober living program in Florida serves both men and women and provides ongoing recovery support and aftercare alongside outpatient treatment.
What’s Included in Our Sober Living Program
Residents in our sober living program take part in:
Resident housing consists of our newly remodeled homes just a few blocks from our main campus. Each home features private rooms where residents can focus and study the spiritual tools provided by The Four Agreements, The Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous, The Power of Now and Awareness.
Sunlight Recovery is accredited by CARF International and The Joint Commission, licensed by the Florida Department of Children and Families and AHCA, and a member of NAATP. Learn more about Sunlight Recovery.
Call our 24/7 admissions line at (855) 625-6684 to ask about sober living. Every call is confidential, with no obligation.
Where Sober Living Fits in the Continuum of Care
Our complete continuum of care includes the following:
- Detox. Detox is the first step for those entering recovery. It involves medical supervision and support to help manage the physical and emotional symptoms of withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. The goal of detox is to stabilize the individual so they can enter treatment.
- Residential treatment. This type of treatment program offers 24-hour structured support in a therapeutic living environment. It offers daily programs, such as individual and group therapy and counseling, to help develop coping skills and relapse prevention strategies.
- Outpatient treatment. Outpatient treatment offers structured therapy several days per week while individuals live at home or in sober living, so they can maintain work, school and family responsibilities.
- Sober living. Sober living bridges the gap between a structured treatment program and independent living for those who want more support before returning home.
- Alumni program. The alumni program offers long-term connection and peer support for people in recovery.
What Comes Next
Most residents move from sober living into independent living while staying connected to recovery. Our alumni program keeps that connection in place through peer support and community, and many alumni continue with outpatient therapy or 12-step meetings well after they leave.
If cost is a concern, Sunlight Recovery is an in-network provider. See how insurance coverage for rehab works, or call us and we’ll walk you through it.
