Sober living homes in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
32 homes
Representative photoAll Good Things Recovery Inc.
Representative photoFresh Start - Women's Program
Representative photoFresh Start Men's
Representative photoGermantown YMCA (Life Enrichment)
Representative photoGibson Foundation
Representative photoGibson Foundation 1
Representative photoJoshua Achievement Center / Transitional
Representative photoNew Creation (Bilingual)
Representative photoNew Jerusalem Now
Representative photoNew Jerusalem Now
Representative photoOxford House Temple 2
Representative photoPhoenix Recovery Project - Heroes House
Representative photoPhoenix Recovery Project - The Shunk Street House
Representative photoReady, Willing & Able
Representative photoRenewal Sober Homes of Philadelphia
Representative photoRestoration Home Center (Bilingual)
Representative photoStop and Surrender, Inc.
Representative photoTransformation to Recovery - Hope House
Representative photoTrue Light Recovery (Redemption House)
Representative photoTrue Light/Redemption House
Sober living in Philadelphia by resident type
Structured sober living in Philadelphia
A sober living home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania gives people in early recovery a safe, substance-free place to live with peer support and real accountability. In Philadelphia you'll find homes for Men, Co-ed, Women · certified homes (PARR-certified recovery residence, NARR Certified, PARR-certified recovery residence · NARR Certified).
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 recovery meetings, and follow house rules — the structure that helps people rebuild routine and protect their sobriety early on. The level of structure varies from home to home (some are peer-run, some staffed), so ask each one about its rules, staffing, and whether it's certified.
Every listing on this page is free to view — there are no ads and no middleman. Compare each home's beds, pricing, gender, and certifications, then call the home's intake line directly to check availability and move-in requirements. Many homes offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates, so it's always worth asking.
Structured vs. supportive sober living in Philadelphia
Philadelphia and its surrounding counties have one of the Northeast's larger networks of recovery housing. Structured (supervised) homes enforce a curfew, required meeting attendance, random drug and alcohol testing, chores, written house rules and an on-site or on-call house manager — the best fit early in recovery or when stepping down from detox or treatment. Supportive homes offer a sober, peer-based environment with lighter structure for people with more stability. Many Philadelphia residences are gender-specific.
Pennsylvania recovery residences can be certified through the Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences (PARR), the state's NARR affiliate; certification is voluntary and can lapse, so confirm it with the home. 26 of the 32 Philadelphia homes listed here report PARR or NARR certification. Rent varies by neighborhood and structure and is rarely published online — the monthly fee typically covers a bed, utilities and the house's structure, not therapy or food. Call the intake line for a current figure and ask about scholarships or sliding-scale rates.
Frequently asked questions about sober living in Philadelphia
How much does sober living cost in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Most Philadelphia homes don't publish a price online. Rent varies by home, room type, and services, so the most reliable way to get an exact figure is to call the home's intake line directly. Many homes offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates — it's always worth asking.
Is there men's, women's, or co-ed sober living in Philadelphia?
Yes. The homes in Philadelphia include housing for Men, Co-ed and Women residents. You can filter by resident type above, and each listing shows who the home serves before you call.
What is a "structured" sober living home?
A structured (or supervised) sober living home has clear house rules and accountability — things like curfews, required recovery-meeting attendance, random drug testing, chores, and on-site or on-call staff. Structure is one of the biggest predictors of a stable early recovery, which is why many people specifically look for structured homes. Each Philadelphia listing notes the structure and services the home provides.
Are sober living homes in Philadelphia certified?
Some Philadelphia homes on this directory list certifications such as PARR-certified recovery residence, NARR Certified, PARR-certified recovery residence · NARR Certified, Oxford House. When comparing homes, look for Pennsylvania Alliance of Recovery Residences (PARR), Pennsylvania's NARR affiliate. Certification means the home has agreed to a recognized set of operating and ethical standards. Always confirm a home's current certification with the home directly.
Does sober living in Philadelphia allow MAT (Suboxone, methadone, Vivitrol)?
MAT policies vary by home in Philadelphia, and they aren't always listed online. If you're on medication-assisted treatment, ask each home directly before you commit — a MAT-friendly home will welcome the question.
Is a sober living home the same as a halfway house or a 3/4 house?
People use the terms loosely, and many searches for "halfway house" or "3/4 house" in Philadelphia are really looking for sober living. Strictly, a halfway house is usually a time-limited, often court- or agency-referred residence; a 3/4 house (three-quarter house) is a lighter-structure step between a halfway house and living independently; and a sober living home or recovery residence is a peer-supported, substance-free house you can usually enter directly, with structure that varies by home. The homes on this page describe their own structure — ask each one what its rules and expected length of stay are.
How do I get into a sober living home in Philadelphia?
Browse the homes above, then call the home's intake line directly to check availability, pricing, and move-in requirements. There's no application fee to use this directory, no ads, and no middleman — you talk to the home yourself. If a home is full, ask them to recommend a nearby opening.
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