our philosophy

The importance of a safe, drug-free, and supportive environment during early-recovery is paramount.  Many people believe that abstinence from drugs and alcohol alone is sufficient to regain control over their lives, but experience and research has demonstrated that most individuals recovering from a substance use disorder need additional assistance developing coping skills, creating new and healthy relationships, and establishing prosocial, adaptive behaviors to promote lifetime recovery. 

Ogden House Sober Living provides the support and environment necessary for promoting individual growth and enhancing motivation for change.  We believe in providing social and structural protective factors to provide a safe environment for our residents to practice new skills, relearn healthy living habits, develop effective interpersonal skills, and explore their passions and pursue their goals.   

What we offer

All of our guests receive:

  • Weekly, 12-panel drug and alcohol testing

  • Weekly one-on-one recovery coaching sessions

  • Clean, drug-free environment

  • Transportation and chaperone services to 12-step meetings

  • Linkages to supplementary social services (medical, therapeutic)

  • Exposure to recreational activities

  • Social integration into recovery community

 

 

Research publications about Sober living effectiveness

Korcha, R.A., Polcin, D.L., Nayak, M.N., Buscemi, R., Bond, J., & Galloway, G. (2010, July). Sober living houses as a recovery option for methamphetamine dependence. Poster presented at the Translational Research on Methamphetamine Addiction, Pray, Montana.

Polcin, D.L. (2014). What are we learning about California sober living houses? Oxford House 16th Annual World Convention.  Portland, Oregon: September 11-14.

Korcha, R. A., Polcin, D.L., Mericle, A. A. & Bond, K. (2014). Sober living houses: Research in northern and southern California. Presentation at the Annual Addiction Health Services Research conference, Boston, MA: October 16-17.

Polcin, D.L. & Wittman, F.D. (2014). Sustaining long-term recovery in sober living houses: History, research and practice considerations. California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals Annual Conference.  San Diego, CA: October 29 -November 2.

Karriker-Jaffe, K., Polcin, D.L., Sheridan, D., Gupta, S., Korcha, R., Mahoney, E. & Mericle, A. (2015). Distribution and neighborhood correlates of sober living house (SLH) locations in Los Angeles. Poster Presentation at the Addiction Health Services Research (AHSR) Conference, Marina del Rey, CA: October 14–16.

Polcin, D.L., Korcha, R., Mericle, A.A, Gupta, S., Witbrodt, J. (2016).  Longitudinal Study of Housing, Psychiatric Distress, and Substance Abuse Problems among Sober Living House Residents. Poster presentation at the College on Problems of Drug Dependence 78th Annual Meeting, La Quinta, CA: 2016 June 11-16.

Polcin, D.L. & Sheridan, D.M. (2016). Innovation in Sober Living House Services and Research.  Oral presentation at the Substance Use Disorders 2016 Statewide Conference: Shifting the SUD Paradigm, Garden Grove, CA: August 23-25.