FAQ
Questions people actually ask.
Mostly at 11pm, mostly on a phone. If yours isn't here, call us.
How fast can I move in?
Often within 48 hours of your application if a bed is open. If nothing is open at the house you want, we'll tell you where you sit on the waitlist and give you a real estimate — not a maybe.
Do I have to be detoxed first?
Yes. Sober living is not detox and not a treatment facility. You need to be medically stable and past withdrawal before moving in. If you're not there yet, call us anyway and we'll help you find a detox or treatment program first.
How long do people stay?
Most residents stay six to nine months. There's no maximum. The research is consistent that longer stays predict better outcomes, so we won't push you out on a schedule.
What happens if someone relapses?
PLACEHOLDER — This is the single most-read answer on most sober living sites. Be specific and honest about your actual policy: what happens the same day, whether there's a path back, and how you handle the safety of the rest of the house. Vague answers here cost you trust.
Can I keep my job?
You're expected to. Work, school, or structured volunteering is part of the program. We schedule house obligations around normal working hours wherever we can.
Can I have visitors?
PLACEHOLDER — Describe your guest policy: approved visitors, hours, common areas only, overnight rules.
Do you take people on MAT (Suboxone, methadone, Vivitrol)?
PLACEHOLDER — State your policy clearly. Medication-assisted treatment is evidence-based care and many people search specifically for houses that accept it. If you do, say so plainly — it will bring you residents.
Are you a men's or women's house?
PLACEHOLDER — TrueNorth does not operate co-ed residences; men and women live in separate houses. Once your houses are open, list which is which here.
Is my information private?
Yes. We don't confirm or deny that anyone lives here to callers, including family, without that resident's written permission.
What if I have a court order or probation requirement?
Bring the paperwork. We work with probation officers, drug courts, and parole regularly, and we can provide residency verification and compliance letters.
Didn't find it?
Call us. There is no question about this that we haven't been asked, and none we'll dodge.