About Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House
Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House is a sober living home in Tacoma, Washington that provides men residents 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 MAT-friendly, On-site manager, Drug testing, and Employment help.
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 Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House, 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 Tacoma?
Rent at Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House starts around $850/month. The exact figure usually depends on whether you choose a private or shared room and which services are included, so confirm the current rate when you call. Many sober living homes offer scholarships or sliding-scale rates for residents who need them — it's always worth asking.
Certification & standards
Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House lists WAQRR Certified Level 2 (Monitored Residence). Certification means a home has agreed to a recognized set of health, safety, and ethical operating standards — a meaningful signal when you're comparing options. Always confirm a home's certification is current directly with the home.
Medication-assisted treatment (MAT)
Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House is marked MAT-friendly, so residents on medication-assisted treatment — such as Suboxone (buprenorphine), methadone, or Vivitrol (naltrexone) — are welcome. If you're on MAT, confirm the specifics of the home's policy when you call.
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 Orange Grove Foundation - Billy's Blue House'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.
