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Journey House Sober Living

11 Kimball Street
Sanford, ME - 04073
(207) 613-4709

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Journey House provide low-barrier and low-cost sober living to people seeking recovery in Maine;  provides recovery-oriented, evidence-based, and peer-run housing, as well as peer support and advocacy for individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD). Journey House proudly affirms and supports multiple pathways to recovery. Scholarships may be available. Journey House Sober Living offers two sober living residences, one in downtown Biddeford for men and one in downtown Sanford for women. They are firmly committed to recovery and to building more recovery-ready communities. All residents are required to dedicate themselves to a strong program of recovery. Every participant is required to abstain from drugs and alcohol and to interact positively and productively with new housemates and community members. Residents are expected to either be employed, be enrolled in school or volunteer. Residence perform household chores and make every effort to become productive members of their new community. Residents may stay as long as they wish, however during the first 30 days there is a probationary period where residents must be in the house between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM. If they miss curfew, violate house rules or are otherwise disruptive they will be placed on 'contract'. Residents in need of healthcare, psychiatric care or social services will receive referrals for services upon entry. 

Journey House Sober Living

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to Journey House Sober Living, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

  • What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
  • What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
  • What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
  • What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
  • Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.


In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:
  • What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
  • What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
  • What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
  • How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
  • What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?

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2020-06-26 17:03:46

Would love to learn more about your services and opportunities to accept that I can't change my precious actions and decisions but I can continue to change my decisions from here on

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