Sober living · Lafayette
A sober place to come home to
Treatment happens a few hours a day. The rest of the day happens wherever you live. Through our partner, Riceland Sober Living Residences, you can live in a substance-free apartment, shared with people working toward the same thing, while you take part in our outpatient care.
Housing that works alongside your treatment
Four residents share each apartment, so you come home to people who understand early recovery instead of an empty room or an unsafe one.
Riceland Sober Living Residences is a separate organization and a partner of Riceland Recovery. We can help connect you with the residence and coordinate with your intensive outpatient (IOP) or outpatient (OP) care here in Lafayette, so the place you sleep and the place you get care are working toward the same goal: a steady, sober routine you can carry into the rest of your life.
Sober living is not a clinic and it is not a lockdown. It is a real home with real expectations, where you practice the everyday parts of recovery: getting up on time, keeping your space clean, being honest with the people around you, and showing up for treatment.
How to get started
What is sober living?
A sober living residence, sometimes called a recovery residence, is shared housing that is free of alcohol and drugs, built for people who are actively working on their recovery.
A bridge, not a waiting room
For many people, the hardest part of recovery is the gap between a structured program and going back to old surroundings. Sober living fills that gap with a stable place to live while new habits take hold.
Accountability among peers
Housemates keep each other honest. Living with others in recovery makes it easier to ask for help, harder to hide a slip, and more natural to celebrate progress.
Practice for independent life
Cooking, budgeting, chores, a regular schedule, keeping commitments. Sober living is where those everyday skills get rebuilt, one ordinary day at a time.
Inside the apartments
A look at the residence: bedrooms, shared living and dining space, a full kitchen, and bathrooms. Tap any photo to see it larger.
Who it's for
Sober living through our partner may be a good option for adults who want a stable, substance-free home while they are in care with Riceland Recovery. It may be a good fit if you:
• Are stepping down from residential or inpatient treatment and are not ready to go straight home
• Are starting or continuing IOP or outpatient care with us
• Don't have a living situation that supports early recovery
• Want the structure and company of others who are doing the same work
We can talk through whether sober living makes sense for you and help connect you with Riceland Sober Living Residences, which handles its own eligibility and openings.
What to expect
Structured sober living works because everyone in the home agrees to the same ground rules. Expectations at most recovery residences include:
• Keeping the home completely free of alcohol and drugs
• Agreeing to drug and alcohol testing
• Staying active in treatment and in recovery meetings or support groups
• Sharing household chores and keeping your own space tidy
• Working, going to school, volunteering, or actively looking for work
• Taking part in house meetings, and respecting curfew and guest guidelines
• Treating housemates, neighbors, and the property with respect
Riceland Sober Living Residences will walk you through its own house agreement, including costs and requirements, before you move in, so there are no surprises.
Connected to your care
Our partnership is designed so housing and treatment work together.
IOP, morning or evening
Several days a week of group and individual work, on a schedule that leaves room for a job or family.
IOP program →
Outpatient step-down
As you gain stability, outpatient care keeps you connected while structure gradually loosens.
OP program →
Help beyond a bed
Through our partnership, ask us about workforce placement and help getting IDs, Social Security cards, and SNAP benefits.
All services →
How to get started
• Call or send a message. Reach us at (225) 377-4306 or through our contact page. Family members and referral sources are welcome to call too.
• Talk it through. We will ask about where you are in recovery, your treatment needs, and what kind of support at home would help most.
• Get connected. We can connect you with Riceland Sober Living Residences, which will explain its current availability, costs, and house agreement so you can decide with full information.
• Plan your move-in. The residence sets your move-in date, and we coordinate with your IOP or OP schedule so housing and treatment start together.
Common questions
How many people live in each apartment?
Four. Each apartment is shared by four residents. All apartments have two bedrooms.
Is the residence part of Riceland Recovery?
No. Riceland Sober Living Residences is a separate organization and a partner of Riceland Recovery. We can help connect you and coordinate your housing with your outpatient care.
Is sober living the same as treatment?
No. Sober living is housing. Your clinical care happens in our IOP and OP programs. The residence gives that care a stable, sober place to land at the end of the day.
Is this a halfway house?
Not in the usual sense. The term "halfway house" often refers to housing tied to the court or corrections system. Sober living is housing people choose for their own recovery.
How long can I stay?
Length of stay is set by Riceland Sober Living Residences and discussed with each resident. Many recovery professionals suggest at least 90 days in a sober living setting, and people often benefit from staying longer. Residents can stay for up to a year or longer.
What does it cost? Does insurance pay for it?
Riceland Sober Living Residences sets its own rates and will go over them with you; call us and we can help connect you. Housing is usually a separate cost from treatment and is often not covered by insurance, while IOP and outpatient care often are. We can help verify your benefits for treatment.
Can I keep working while I live there?
Absolutely. Holding a job or going to school is a healthy part of recovery. Our morning and evening IOP tracks are built to fit around a work schedule. Clients are required to work throughout the duration of the program.
What do I need to bring to sober living?
All of our apartments are fully furnished, featuring a fully stocked kitchen just like at home. Each apartment includes Wi-Fi and smart TV in the common area. Residents are provided with bedding, bath linens, and pillows.
What do I need to bring to sober living?
All of our apartments are fully furnished, featuring a fully stocked kitchen just like at home. Each apartment includes Wi-Fi and smart TV in the common area. Residents are provided with bedding, bath linens, and pillows.
Need a sober place to live while you get care?
Call us. We can connect you with our partner, Riceland Sober Living Residences, and coordinate housing with your treatment.
Call (225) 377-4306
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