Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine)

📍 San Rafael, California 94901

About this home

Supportive, affordable sober living homes in Marin County for adults transitioning from intensive addiction treatment or with at least 90 days of recovery; stays up to one year.

Details

LocationSan Rafael, California 94901

Amenities

Staff supportCommunity livingHelen Vine continuum of careMedi-Cal accepted

About Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine)

Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine) is a sober living home in San Rafael, California that provides adults in early recovery with a safe, substance-free place to live during early recovery. Like other quality recovery residences, a sober living home is built around three things that research consistently ties to lasting recovery: stable, drug- and alcohol-free housing, peer support from others who understand what early sobriety feels like, and structure and accountability that help rebuild healthy daily routines. Residents here have access to Staff support, Community living, Helen Vine continuum of care, and Medi-Cal accepted.

What to expect living here

Most structured sober living homes ask residents to stay substance-free, attend recovery meetings, submit to random drug and alcohol testing, follow a curfew, complete household chores, and either work, attend school, or actively look for a job. These expectations aren't there to be punitive — they're the scaffolding that keeps a house safe and gives residents the consistency that protects early sobriety. When you contact Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine), ask them to walk you through their specific house rules, curfew, guest policy, and how long a typical stay lasts so you know exactly what you're agreeing to.

What does sober living cost in San Rafael?

Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine) doesn't publish a fixed price online, which is common for sober living homes — rent varies by room type (private vs. shared) and the services a home includes. Call the home's intake line directly for a current quote, and ask whether scholarships or sliding-scale rates are available.

Certification & standards

When comparing homes in San Rafael, ask whether the residence is certified by a NARR-affiliated state organization (the National Alliance for Recovery Residences). Certification indicates a home has agreed to recognized operating and ethical standards.

Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)

If you take medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder (MAT) — Suboxone, methadone, or Vivitrol — confirm the home's MAT policy before committing. It isn't noted here, and policies vary from home to home; a supportive home will welcome the question.

Questions to ask before you move in

  • What is the total monthly cost, and what does it include (utilities, food, transportation)?
  • Is there a bed available now, and is there an intake or application fee?
  • What are the house rules — curfew, guests, drug testing, and required meetings?
  • What is the expected length of stay, and what happens if someone relapses?
  • Is the home certified, and is staff on-site or on-call?
  • Does the home welcome residents on MAT?

Ready to move forward? Call Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine)'s intake line directly using the contact details above — there's no middleman and no fee to use this directory. If this home is full or isn't the right fit, the nearby homes below are all free to view.

Sober living near San Rafael

Marin Recovery Homes (Buckelew / Helen Vine) is one of many verified sober living homes and recovery residences in and around San Rafael, California. If it isn't the right fit or is full, explore other nearby homes — every listing is free to view, with no ads and no middleman.