Co-ed sober living homes in Chicago, Illinois
8 homesCo-ed structured sober living in Chicago
A co-ed sober living home in Chicago, Illinois gives co-ed residents in early recovery a safe, substance-free place to live with peer support and real accountability. These co-ed homes include prices starting around $578/month · 1 MAT-friendly · certified homes (IAEC certified, Oxford House).
Structured sober living means more than a drug-free address. These homes typically add curfews, random drug and alcohol testing, mandatory house meetings, assigned chores, and an expectation that residents work or job-search, attend 12-step or other recovery meetings, and follow house rules. That structure is what helps many co-ed residents rebuild routine and protect their sobriety in the critical first months. The level of structure varies from home to home, so ask each one about its rules, staffing, and whether it's certified.
Gender-specific housing helps many people focus on recovery in a more comfortable, supportive environment. Every home here is free to view — compare beds, pricing, and certifications, then call the home's intake line directly to check availability. Many offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates, so it's always worth asking.
What does co-ed sober living cost in Chicago?
Of the 1 co-ed home in Chicago that publish a price here, rent runs from about $578 to $578 a month. Most homes don't post prices online, so call the intake line for a current figure and ask about scholarships or sliding-scale rates.
IAEC-certified co-ed homes in Chicago
1 of the 8 co-ed homes in Chicago report certification through Illinois Association of Extended Care (IAEC), Illinois's NARR affiliate. Listed certifications include IAEC certified, Oxford House. Certification is voluntary and can lapse, so confirm a home's current status with the home or with IAEC — and see all IAEC-certified homes in Illinois.
Questions about co-ed sober living in Chicago
How much does co-ed sober living cost in Chicago?
Co-ed homes in Chicago that publish pricing here start around $578/month. Rent depends on room type and what's included, so confirm the current rate by phone and ask about scholarships or sliding-scale rates.
Do co-ed sober living homes in Chicago accept MAT?
1 co-ed home in Chicago is marked MAT-friendly (Suboxone, methadone or Vivitrol). Confirm the specifics with the home when you call.
What makes a co-ed sober living home "structured"?
Structured (supervised) homes add a curfew, required recovery meetings, random drug and alcohol testing, chores, written house rules and a house manager on site or on call. Searches for a "halfway house" or "3/4 house" in Chicago are often really looking for this kind of structured sober living; the difference is that halfway houses are usually time-limited and agency-referred, while you can typically contact a sober living home directly.
How do I get a bed in a co-ed home in Chicago?
Call the intake line of any home above — there is no application fee to use this directory and no middleman. Ask about current openings, move-in requirements, the rules and the expected length of stay. If a home is full, ask them to recommend a nearby opening.
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