What Is a Halfway House or Sober Living Facility?

Sober living facilities are temporary homes for people who are making their way to a more permanent and independent living situation. Some of them are solely or primarily meant for the formerly incarcerated — individuals who are not yet able to live on their own.

Halfway houses / sober living facilities are for people who are re-entering society at large. Many are for ordinary people who are recovering from alcoholism or substance abuse disorder. Sometimes they house individuals who have experienced homelessness or have received mental health treatment.

Also known as transitional homes, halfway houses have differing rules and regulations. Sobriety is mandatory; drugs and alcohol are strictly prohibited. In-house services such as life skill development classes and group therapy may or may not be provided.

For our purposes, there are a number of halfway houses in Washington.

The Importance of Halfway Houses in Washington

Halfway houses in Washington are not medical facilities or rehab centers, but they play an important role in helping people who are getting their life in order. They provide shelter, structure, and accountability to those who might otherwise be worse off.

Life can be hard. Situations differ, and anyone who is looking for a halfway house in Washington knows how important it is that they find one!

Sober living facilities in Washington act as a stepping stone for people who are doing what they need to do in order to re-enter society. They provide an invaluable service and opportunity to countless people in recovery.

In short, the importance of halfway houses in Washington should not be underestimated.

How Do I Find The Best Halfway House Near Me?

One thing you might notice about many of the halfway houses in Washington is that they look like ordinary homes — and in a way, they are. They are home to ordinary people who are simply getting things together. 

If you want to find a suitable halfway house in Washington, please look below. If you would rather go out of state, we can help you find a halfway house near Washington or elsewhere.

Reviews can be extremely helpful when trying to decide where to stay, but they can be unfair and inaccurate. Read them nonetheless, and if you can visit a halfway house nearby, please do so.

Finally, the location of a particular halfway home can be an important factor in your decision, but other things might be more important. For example, if one sober home offers services that another one does not, that might be something to consider.

On My Road to Recovery, What Should I Do Now?

Whatever your particular situation in life is like, it is probably safe to assume that you are not where you were before. You have made some progress but are not yet ready to live on your own. We are here to help.

In order to find a suitable halfway house in Washington, please contact the facilities listed below. 

If you would rather go out of state, we can help you find a halfway house near Washington or elsewhere. Contact some of the sober homes below and ask questions. What in-house services do they offer, if any? What are the rules and regulations? Who do they allow in as residents?

When you find a sober living facility that suits your needs, please make sure that you follow all of its halfway house rules. Halfway houses in Washington have rules in place that must be followed, and if any of them are broken, consequences typically follow. Expulsion is not always immediate, but it can and does occur.