Pura Vida's sober living homes offer a supportive living arrangement for men and women who struggle with addiction to call home. This simple family atmosphere encourages residents to reach thier potential for personal growth in various areas of life.
Residents of our homes become part of our community and benefit from interacting with each other as a single unit, similar to the family social dynamic. They contribute to general housekeeping, peer support, family style dining, and household activities.
Moving In
Our Homes
In order to maintain a safe and sober living environment, we require that potential residents meet a few requirements before beginning their stay with us:
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1. A strong and genuine desire to live a clean and sober lifestyle
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2. Have at least 72 hours clean and sober
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3. Agree to obey all house rules and to respect housemates
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4. Be employed or actively seeking employment, volunteer, at least 20 hours per week, or attend school within 60 days of residency
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5. Agree to random and frequent alcohol and drug testing
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6. Participate in house meetings and activities
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7. Agree to attend 12- step or any other abstinence-
based self help meetings and participate in a 12-step
or abstinence-based program with a sponsor,
counselor, coach, or therapist.
Our beautiful homes are located in the Rincon, Bennett Valley, and North area of Santa Rosa, CA. Our homes include:
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• All furniture, bedding, housekeeping supplies and kitchenwear
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• Central heating
• Recreation space
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• Office with computer and printer access
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• High speed wireless internet and digital cable
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• Clean kitchens and bathrooms
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• Swimming pool (Creekside)
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• Individual lock boxes
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• BBQ and propane
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• Coffee
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• Laundry supplies
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• All cleaning supplies
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Our Structure
Recovery
Accountability and Self-Discipline
Some of our House Procedures that make up a portion of our structure for accountability and self-discipline:
• Random and Frequent Drug Testing. We use Rapid Urine Drug Screening Devices provided by Redwood Toxicology Laboratory.
• Daily alcohol testing. We use a calibrated Alcohawk breathalyzer that determines B.A.C.
• Curfew schedule (Accelerates with time)
• 30, 60, and 90-day resident reviews
• Punctual attendance at House Meetings.
• Daily and weekly house chores including room cleanliness.
• Overnight pass schedule
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• House Business/Issues check-in
Each resident is required and encouraged to participate in a program of recovery:
• Attend thirty 12-step or alternate abstinence-based recovery meetings (AA, NA, etc.) during the first thirty days of residency.
• After thirty days of residency, attend a minimum of three 12-step meetings or any other self-help abstinence-based meetings (AA, NA, etc.) per week.
• Obtain a sponsor, coach, or therapist in a 12-step or abstinence-based program of recovery.
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• Obtain a service commitment (greeter position, coffee-maker, set-up person, secretary, etc.) at a
12-step or any other self-help abstinence-based meeting of recovery.
• Continuously work a program of abstinence-based recovery.
• Follow aftercare plans, if provided
Our Resident Managers are responsible for ensuring that the minimum standards are met by each individual resident. Our Resident Managers will conduct a Resident Review at 30, 60, and 90-days of residency to provide each resident with constructive criticism and reveal opportunities for improvement.
Our Mission
"Pura Vida" is a phrase which originated in Costa Rica to describe a lifestyle that focuses on the joy of living.
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Sobriety has not only given us a second chance on life, it has given us a new life...
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And we insist on enjoying it!
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At Pura Vida Sober Living we strive to give our residents support, compassion, and structure in a clean, comfortable, and safe home. We believe it is the best environment possible for fostering the Pura Vida lifestyle.