Our Community Commitment

Solare Houses are safe, structured residences for women who are in recovery from alcohol and/or drugs. All our living environments are single family homes in a good neighborhood and are managed entirely by women. Each home has a house  manager living on property who is available to answer any questions, provide support and encouragement. Our mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for individuals in recovery. We believe that everyone deserves a second chance and we are committed to helping our residents achieve lasting sobriety.

Twice a month the women come together for a mandatory community meeting where we discuss relapse prevention, milestones in their lives and areas they may be struggling in. The women are also required, for their own benefit, to attend Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous or Cocaine Anonymous daily and to engage in the 12-steps with a sponsor. We know that this is important because those who both attend meetings and live in structured recovery residences have 75% fewer relapses in a two-year period.

We know that recovery is more than just meetings so as part of our structure we provide a five-phase system to promote a strong foundation of recovery. This system allows women to build toward independence and freedom gradually, advancing the strength of her recovery with each phase. The requirements for each phase vary and phasing up is done at the discretion of the house manager. Our staff supports and encourages her to set and achieve her own educational, occupational, and recovery-oriented goals.

To ensure the safety of the community, we administer drug and breathalyzer tests on all women residing with us. Mandatory curfews are used to ensure that women are home at a safe hour and getting healthy sleep each night. In addition, there are guidelines for visitors to the property regarding when they can come and where they are allowed to be. To promote strong recovery and the stability of the living environment, we suggest all residents stay with us for a minimum of six months. We also partner with local inpatient and outpatient treatment, aftercare and alumni programs to provide counseling and support as the need arises.

In addition to the structure and positive reinforcement, and just as important, is the sisterhood that grows between the women in the community. While living at Solare Houses you will receive daily encouragement and support to ensure continuous, long-term freedom from drugs and alcohol. Friendships will be built and bonds formed for years to come. The women here will help you learn to balance recovery, life and fun! Being sober allows us to enjoy life to the fullest. Come join us and build your own strong foundation for living. 

Don't just take our word for it - hear from our residents, both current and former, about their experiences at Solare Houses. Read their inspiring stories of recovery and how our program has helped them achieve lasting sobriety.