Sober Living in Portsmouth, Virginia

Most Portsmouth 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.

Yes. The verified homes in Portsmouth include housing for Co-ed and Men residents. You can filter by resident type above, and each listing shows who the home serves before you call.

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 Portsmouth listing notes the structure and services the home provides.

Some Portsmouth homes on this directory list certifications such as NARR-certified recovery residence, VARR accredited, Virginia DBHDS-registered recovery residence, Oxford House. When comparing homes, look for a NARR-affiliated state certification (the National Alliance for Recovery Residences). 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.

MAT policies vary by home in Portsmouth, 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.

Browse the verified 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.