Support the structure
Encourage your loved one to follow house rules, go to meetings and keep working. If something worries you, let a manager know rather than stepping in around the rules.
Miami recovery guide
Finding Sober Living for a Loved One in Miami
If you’re looking for a safe place for a son, daughter, spouse or parent in Miami-Dade, here’s what to know.
What you’re looking for
A good sober living home gives your loved one structure, accountability and a community of people who understand recovery.
- Clear house rules that are written down and the same for everyone
- Accountability: meetings, check-ins and testing, not just a bed
- Structure and a path forward as they build time
- Clear costs. Ask what is included, and get it in writing
- A safe, clean, well-kept home. Ask to see it first
- A track record you can verify: how long they’ve been open and what standards they meet
How to help without enabling
Be careful with money
Help with real needs in a way you can see, rather than handing over cash. Responsibility for their own life is part of recovery.
Take care of yourself
Families need support too. Al-Anon and Nar-Anon are for people who love someone with a drinking or drug problem.
Blue Waters in Miami
We have a women’s home and a men’s home in North Miami Beach, convenient to North Miami, Miami Gardens and Aventura. Blue Waters is a FARR-accredited 501(c)(3) nonprofit with more than 10 years of sober living in South Florida, and our Google reviews from families are on our families page.
Not ready for sober living yet? Recovery United helps families figure out what to do next. In an emergency, call 911 or call or text 988.
Ready to take the next step?
Call for availability and pricing. We’ll talk through where you are in recovery, which home fits and what to bring, honestly and without pressure.
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