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Transitional Housing and Sober Living in Santa Cruz, CA: Find a Safe Place to Live and Recover

Types of transitional housing listed.

- 3/4 houses: Sober living homes that help you transition back to your normal life.
- Sober Living Homes: Homes where residents recover from substance abuse.
- Halfway Houses: Variety of homes that can assist residents with substance abuse issues, emaotional issues, physical issues and to transition back to society.
- Reentry Programs: Hard to find residential re-entry programs.

Our listings include: government run, privately owned, non profit transitional housing resources. We work closely with many transitional housing programs who provide us with their latest details and costs. View the full details on our listing details pages. Where possible we provide prices and details such as sliding fee scale, free programs.

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Transitional housing is a short-term housing solution that provides support services to help people get back on their feet. It can be a good option for people who are homeless, leaving an abusive relationship, or have recently been released from prison.

Transitional housing programs typically offer a variety of services, such as:

  • Affordable housing
  • Case management
  • Employment assistance
  • Life skills training
  • Support groups
What is sober living?
Sober living is a type of transitional housing that is specifically designed for people who are recovering from addiction. It provides a supportive environment where people can focus on their recovery and learn to live sober.
Sober living programs typically offer the same services as transitional housing programs, but they also offer additional services, such as:
  • Peer support
  • 12-step meetings
  • Drug testing
  • Relapse prevention

List of Transitional Housing in Santa Cruz, CA

Eligibility requirements and availability for transitional housing programs vary. It is important to contact each program directly to learn more about their specific requirements.
  • Santa Cruz Community Counseling Center Inc Email Website Learn more 195 Harvey West Blvd
    Santa Cruz, CA - 95060
    (831) 423-2003
    Encompass is a nonprofit organization with about 40 programs county-wide providing services in behavioral health, family and social well-being, early childhood education, housing, and more. They touch hundreds of lives in the community each year by providing access to: HousingCounseling for individuals, families and youthSubstance use recovery programsHead Start and Pre-KReentry ser .. see more
  • Janus of Santa Cruz Email Website Learn more 200 7th Avenue
    Santa Cruz, CA - 95062
    (831) 462-1060
    Janus Sober Living homes provide a supportive, motivating setting for recovery from drug and alcohol dependency. They have found that such an environment of security, support and encouragement is critical to a residents continued sobriety.  Typically, people enter SLEs after leaving a residential treatment program. Here they can practice what they learned during treatment i .. see more


Area Transitional Housing Locations

Due to the low number of listings in Santa Cruz, we have added area listings below. All listings are within 30 miles of Santa Cruz.
  • Families In Transition Of Santa Cruz County, Inc. Email Website Learn more 406 Main Street
    Watsonville, CA - 95076
    (831) 728-9791
    Families In Transition of Santa Cruz Conty, Inc. (FIT) is a non-profit dedicated to working with local families to provide stable homes for their kids. For the most part families receive some form of temporary rental assistance or transitional housing support. Money is paid directly to landlords and families are assisted in developin... .. see more
    Transitional Housing Location:: 15.45 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Positive Progression Inc Email Website Learn more 1721 Lollie Court
    San Jose, CA - 95124
    (888) 333-3963
    Positive Progressions Inc. is a drug and alcohol treatment center located in San Jose and serves the San Francisco, Santa Cruz, Monterey and Alameda counties. Their recovery program serves individuals suffering from addiction and chemical dependency of all kinds.... .. see more
    Transitional Housing Location:: 21.04 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Support Systems Homes Email Website Learn more 1202 Meridian Avenue
    San Jose, CA - 95125
    (408) 370-9688
    Support Systems Homes (SSH) is an internationally accredited, state-licensed and certified substance abuse treatment provider dedicated to the innovative and cost-effective treatment of substance use disorders (drug/alcohol addiction). Services include: Medically-Assisted DetoxResidential/Inpatient Drug TreatmentOutpatient Reh... .. see more
    Transitional Housing Location:: 23.69 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Wellness Retreat Recovery Email Website Learn more 495 Piercy Road
    San Jose, CA - 95138
    (888) 821-0238
    TREATMENT GUARANTEE: Its unusual  for treatment centers to guarantee sobriety with a commitment to providing free treatment if a relapse does occur. OUR GUARANTEE: If you devote yourself to the personalized plan for your recovery, comply with all requirements, participate in all suggested plans, actions, and activit... .. see more
    Transitional Housing Location:: 24.15 miles from Santa Cruz
  • Veterans Transition Center Of Monterey County Email Website Learn more 220 12th Street, Martinez Hall
    Marina, CA - 93933
    (831) 883-8387
    Veterans Transition Center (VTC)is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that has acquired housing and a self-help center at the former Fort Ord to assist the homeless veterans in the area to become as self-sufficient as possible. The self-help center includes classrooms, office spaces, conference rooms and food/clothing distribution facilities. ... .. see more
    Transitional Housing Location:: 24.26 miles from Santa Cruz

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Tips for choosing a transitional housing or sober living program

When choosing a transitional housing or sober housing program, it's important to consider the following factors:
1. Types of services offered: Make sure the program offers the services you need. For example, if you're looking for a sober housing program, make sure the program offers peer support and 12-step meetings.
2. Eligibility requirements: Some transitional housing and sober housing programs have eligibility requirements, such as income limits or sobriety requirements. Make sure you meet the eligibility requirements before you apply to a program.
3. Location: Consider where you want to live. Some transitional housing and sober housing programs are located in urban areas, while others are located in rural areas.
4. Cost: Transitional housing and sober housing programs can vary in cost. Make sure you can afford the cost of the program before you move in.

What to expect when you move into transitional housing or sober housing.
- When you move into transitional housing or sober housing, you can expect to live in a shared environment. You will also be expected to follow the program's rules and regulations.
- Most transitional housing and sober housing programs have a curfew and require residents to participate in chores. Some programs also require residents to attend support groups and/or submit to drug testing. Conclusion

Transitional housing and sober housing can be a great way to get back on your feet and start living a sober and healthy life. If you're looking for transitional housing or sober housing, use the tips in this guide to find a program that's right for you.

More Options to Get In To Transitional Housing

If you cannot find a listing from our list above some further options for you are:
1. Contact the Santa Cruz local government or social service agencies. Many cities also have Housing and Community Development Departments that should be able to help.
2. Ask your doctor or therapist for a referral. Your doctor or therapist may be able to refer you to a transitional housing program in your area.



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