Hope House Program
Sober & Supportive
Sober housing at High Watch Recovery Center gives you a substance-free, peer-supported place to practice recovery after more intensive care. Our recovery residence, known as Hope House, sits on our Kent, Connecticut campus and connects the structure of treatment to the independence of everyday life.
Where Sober Housing Fits in the High Watch Continuum of Care
Sober housing works best when it is one coordinated step in a larger recovery pathway rather than an isolated rental. At High Watch, Hope House is part of a single, connected continuum of care, so the clinicians, routines, and 12-step community you know do not disappear when you step down.
The main difference between sober housing and the levels of care above it is clinical oversight versus peer-supported living. Residential and medical programs provide clinician-led, around-the-clock care, while sober housing focuses on peer accountability, structure, and real-world practice of recovery skills.
Most residents arrive at sober housing after completing residential treatment or a step-down program, and they often continue coordinated outpatient care while they live in the residence.
Who Sober Housing Is For
Sober housing gives you a stable place to lower relapse risk and move from formal treatment toward independent living. It is a strong fit if you have a foundation in recovery and are ready to practice it in a supportive community.
Common residents include people leaving residential treatment who want to practice recovery skills while reintegrating, and people who have completed detox and are medically cleared but still want a substance-free environment.
Others are seeking relapse-prevention housing when early sobriety still feels fragile. Young adults and students often benefit from the peer support, and families sometimes arrange sober housing for a loved one who needs a safe, supervised place to continue recovery.
Life at Hope House: A Working-Farm Recovery Community
Recovery grows in a place with purpose. Hope House sits within the High Watch farm, which includes a horse and sheep pasture, horse stalls, and acres of gardens.
Residents take part in the life of the farm, including the production of honey, beeswax, eggs, wool, and fresh produce, and the property is also home to our equine therapy program.
Working with your hands, with animals, and with the earth is healing and conducive to good recovery. Through shared responsibility, residents learn teamwork, accountability, and conflict resolution.
They learn to care for and look out for one another, and they build new skills to carry forward. To see the campus before you arrive, take a photo tour of the grounds and community spaces.
Why Choose High Watch Recovery for Sober Housing
- Legacy and 12-step authority: Rooted in the original 12-step treatment model established in 1939, our community reinforces recovery through daily meeting participation, sponsorship, and shared routine.
- A dignified, nonprofit model: We are a nonprofit focused on recovery and long-term outcomes rather than luxury amenities, so care decisions prioritize dignity and stewardship.
- Clinical depth and a seamless continuum: Sober housing here is part of a coordinated pathway linked to on-site detox and residential programs, so transitions stay safe and clinically informed.
- A working-farm community: The farm, gardens, and equine program give residents purpose, responsibility, and real skills that support lasting recovery.
- Alumni and continuing care: Sober housing connects to long-term support through our Alumni Connection and family treatment programs, sustaining momentum and reducing relapse risk.
What to Expect: Admissions and Move-In
Getting into sober housing should be clear and timely. The process starts with a quick call or an insurance check, then moves through a brief screening, a placement decision, and scheduling your move-in. Admissions help is available 24/7.
- Call or verify benefits: Call admissions or start a Verification of Benefits so you understand coverage and out-of-pocket costs for any coordinated clinical care. We will record your preferred move-in date and any transportation needs.
- Complete a phone screening: A short screening clarifies recovery status, any medications, and immediate needs before you travel, so have an emergency contact and recent treatment notes ready if you can.
- Confirm placement and paperwork: Once placement is confirmed, you pick a move-in date and complete admissions forms. The what to bring checklist covers photo ID, insurance information, a medication list, emergency contacts, and any recent discharge summaries or legal paperwork.
- Move in and get oriented: On move-in day you review house agreements, the daily schedule, 12-step expectations, and staff support, and complete arrival testing. Early in your stay, your recovery plan and supports are reviewed and adjusted.
Insurance, Cost, and Payment
High Watch is a nonprofit and the world's first 12-step treatment center, and our admissions team is available 24/7 to review coverage and payment options. It helps to understand what sober housing typically does and does not cover.
Sober housing is generally not billed as a clinical level of care, so most health plans do not cover the residence itself the way they cover detox, residential, PHP, or IOP. Costs for recovery residences vary widely by location, services, and room type.
Insurance more commonly applies to the coordinated clinical services you receive through High Watch's licensed programs while you live in sober housing, which is why we start with a Verification of Benefits.
High Watch is in-network with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and also accepts Cigna, Aetna, and United Healthcare, so those benefits may lower your out-of-pocket cost for connected clinical care.
You can also pay privately for any portion not covered. Because we are a nonprofit, eligible applicants may qualify for financial assistance through our extended care and charity program.
Have your insurance card, the behavioral-health or prior-authorization phone number, and any recent explanations of benefits ready, and we will handle the legwork to give you a clear estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hope House is not licensed or certified to provide substance use disorder treatment services. Those who live at Hope House voluntarily choose to live together in a supportive environment during their recovery.
