Recovery housing
A stable place to live while you rebuild.
Recovery housing is a shared, alcohol- and drug-free home for people in recovery. Paired with outpatient treatment, it gives you structure at night and treatment during the day.
What it is
Recovery homes are shared houses where everyone is working on their recovery. Residents follow house rules, stay sober, and support one another. Most have a house manager.
It isn’t treatment on its own. It’s a safe home base while you get treatment and get back on your feet.
Who it helps
- People leaving detox or residential treatment who need somewhere stable to go next.
- People whose home isn’t a safe place to stay sober right now.
- People in outpatient treatment who want more structure outside of sessions.
How it fits with outpatient care
Outpatient treatment and recovery housing work well together. You attend your program during the day and return to a structured, supportive home at night.
Over time you take on more of daily life: work, bills, family. When you’re ready, you move on with a steadier foundation.
What to look for in a house
- Accreditation or certification by a recognized recovery housing standard.
- Clear house rules, a house manager and regular house meetings.
- Acceptance of medication for addiction, so no one has to choose between a home and their treatment.
- Connection to treatment and peer support, not just a bed.
Recovery housing and Akari Pathways
Recovery housing is part of the Akari Pathways plan, alongside our outpatient program.
We also help people find a good recovery home anywhere in Greater St. Louis, free. Free guidance
Contact us
For referrals, partnerships, or help for yourself or someone you love:
[email protected]
(314) 325-0126
We respond within 24 hours.