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  • Is there a bus route nearby?
    Our Homes are all located less than a half-mile from a conveniently located local bus route.
  • Can I smoke cigarettes in a Rocky Mountain sober living home?
    Smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas, but all cigarette butts must be disposed of appropriately in the butt bucket/can. Tobacco of any kind or vaping is not allowed inside any RMSL sober living home.​
  • Does RMSL offer couples sober living?
    RMSL does not offer transitional housing specifically for couples.​
  • Is RMSL a treatment center?
    RMSL provides a safe, structured sober living facility for individuals in recovery, but we are not an addiction treatment center. However, we provide additional recovery support services in addition to our sober living facilities and programs for men. and woman.
  • Can I stay away from the house overnight?
    Depending on your progress through the phase program, you may be awarded one or several overnight passes. These are typically awarded to Members who have shown exceptional progress and have completed certain objectives of their phased programming. Member will also pay for an additional Drug and Alcohol test when returning. The cost for this is $5.00.
  • Does each sober living facility have a house manager?
    No we have in house peers. The Sober Living Director is reasonable for the houses.
  • Will I be drug tested?
    RMSL members must participate in regular drug and alcohol testing at least twice a week. Tests occur randomly. We test for many substances and obtain immediate results. Lab Services also analyzes and informs us of our MAT user's levels. ​
  • Are there universities nearby?
    Rocky Mountain Sober Living Homes are located near three major colleges and a community college. For a list of colleges, please click here.
  • Does RMSL provide meals for Members?
    RMSL Members are expected to purchase and prepare their food for meals. However, we provide all cooking utensils and appliances needed to prepare those meals.
  • Where are RMSL sober homes located?
    We currently have three sober living homes in Colorado Springs,
  • What is the difference between a sober living facility and a halfway house?
    Sober living facilities provide a safe, substance-free environment with recovery-focused programming to reinforce the long-term maintenance of sobriety. Members are generally allowed to stay as long as needed. Conversely, halfway houses are typically government-funded and only allow Members to stay for a specified time.
  • Do I have to work while enrolled in an RMSL sober living program?
    RMSL requires that Members are actively seeking employment, are employed, are volunteering, or are enrolled in school throughout their sober living program.
  • How long does the application process take?
    Once you have completed and submitted your application, we will review your information, and a member of our admissions team will contact you directly. During normal business hours (Monday through Friday), we can finalize and approve your application for admission within 24 hours. Applications received on the weekend will be processed on Monday.
  • Are Members required to attend 12-step meetings?
    Weekly Case Management with PMR Case Manager Weekly non-house peer meeting (You have a right to choose your personal peer; if not with PMR, then an ROI will need to be signed for us to verify attendance weekly) Weekly counseling (You have a right to choose your counselor. If not with PMR, ROI will need to be signed to verify attendance) Five recovery-related activities. No overnights. Up to 3 UAs or more per week. Two or more Breathalyzers per day.
  • How long do I have to be sober to move in?
    We require that the members maintain their sobriety for at least 24 hours before moving into our sober living home.​
  • Does RMSL provide professional counseling?
    Therapy We offer multiple types of therapy to help you on your journey. Some of the types of therapy we offer are; Talk Talk therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma, Grief, Couples, Family, Art, and music therapy. Benefits of Therapy Emotional Regulation: Helps manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Improved Relationships: Enhances communication and conflict-resolution skills. Trauma Healing: Assists in processing past traumatic experiences. Increased Self-Awareness: Encourages understanding personal patterns and behaviors. Coping Strategies: Provides tools for managing life's challenges and transitions.
  • What else should I bring with me?
    We provide a detailed packing list for all future Members here. If you have any additional questions about what to bring, what not to bring, or what we provide, please contact our admissions team for more details.
  • Can I bring my vehicle?
    We have convenient parking available for vehicles at all of our sober living locations. We do ask that you follow city parking laws when utilizing available spaces. Working on cars on the property or in the neighborhood is not permitted.
  • Can I leave at any time?
    You may leave at any time. We prefer a 30-day notice for departure if you choose to leave. We do not return any rent. What happens if I relapse? ​ If a Member relapses while in a Rocky Mountain Sober Living home, they must leave the facility immediately. RMSL will strive to find placement in and around Colorado Springs but does not promise this.
  • Does RMSL provide Wi-Fi and cable?
    The home is equipped with free Wi-Fi and basic cable for the convenience of our Members.
  • What rules do I have to follow?
    All of our Members are expected to adhere to the community rules and standards set forth by Rocky Mountain Sober Living. These rules include abstaining from all drug and alcohol use and maintaining the requirements and goals of all recovery programs. Each Member will receive a full list of guidelines and commitments upon enrollment, but a condensed version is available.
  • Can I bring my pet with me?
    RMSL does not allow pets on the property.
  • How long can I stay?
    You may stay as long as you need to. If our staff believes you are ready to live sober on your own back at home, we will encourage you to do so and provide the support and resources you need to make the transition as smooth as possible.​
  • Are cell phones allowed?
    Cell phones are allowed. We highly recommend bringing your cell phone as it will make coordinating job interviews and securing employment much easier. A landline is also available in all our facilities.
  • Will I have a roommate?
    Members share a room with only one other roommate, Please speak with a member of our admissions team to learn more about availability.
  • Can I have visitors?
    Guests: All guests are allowed in the communal areas of the house ONLY. This includes living room (, garages, front/back yards, restrooms. Guests are NOT allowed in bedrooms or basements for any reason. Visitors are welcome at the house during the following hours: Monday–Friday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Exceptions: For weekend family barbecues, earlier visits may be allowed with prior approval from house management.*
  • Can I bring my laptop or tablet?
    Laptops and tablets are allowed in our sober living houses. We broadcast Wi-Fi throughout the entirety of each community.
  • What forms of payment does RMSL accept?
    Currently, we accept payment in credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks.​
  • How much is a room/Bed?
    We have a $100.00 intake fee. $750.00 per month, payable on the first. ​
  • Does RMSL provide any employment assistance to Members?
    The Member will learn how to use various resources to locate employment opportunities, update or create a resume, complete and send in applications, and prepare for job interviews. Your Peer Recovery Coach will be able to help you.
  • Will there be employment opportunities near my sober living house?
    Our Homes are located in a highly-populated area with plenty of employment opportunities nearby.
  • Is there a bus route nearby?
    Our Homes are all located less than a half-mile from a conveniently located local bus route.
  • Can I smoke cigarettes in a Rocky Mountain sober living home?
    Smoking is allowed in designated outdoor areas, but all cigarette butts must be disposed of appropriately in the butt bucket/can. Tobacco of any kind or vaping is not allowed inside any RMSL sober living home.​
  • Does RMSL offer couples sober living?
    RMSL does not offer transitional housing specifically for couples.​
  • Is RMSL a treatment center?
    RMSL provides a safe, structured sober living facility for individuals in recovery, but we are not an addiction treatment center. However, we provide additional recovery support services in addition to our sober living facilities and programs for men. and woman.
  • Can I stay away from the house overnight?
    Depending on your progress through the phase program, you may be awarded one or several overnight passes. These are typically awarded to Members who have shown exceptional progress and have completed certain objectives of their phased programming. Member will also pay for an additional Drug and Alcohol test when returning. The cost for this is $5.00.
  • Does each sober living facility have a house manager?
    No we have in house peers. The Sober Living Director is reasonable for the houses.
  • Will I be drug tested?
    RMSL members must participate in regular drug and alcohol testing at least twice a week. Tests occur randomly. We test for many substances and obtain immediate results. Lab Services also analyzes and informs us of our MAT user's levels. ​
  • Are there universities nearby?
    Rocky Mountain Sober Living Homes are located near three major colleges and a community college. For a list of colleges, please click here.
  • Does RMSL provide meals for Members?
    RMSL Members are expected to purchase and prepare their food for meals. However, we provide all cooking utensils and appliances needed to prepare those meals.
  • Where are RMSL sober homes located?
    We currently have three sober living homes in Colorado Springs,
  • What is the difference between a sober living facility and a halfway house?
    Sober living facilities provide a safe, substance-free environment with recovery-focused programming to reinforce the long-term maintenance of sobriety. Members are generally allowed to stay as long as needed. Conversely, halfway houses are typically government-funded and only allow Members to stay for a specified time.
  • Do I have to work while enrolled in an RMSL sober living program?
    RMSL requires that Members are actively seeking employment, are employed, are volunteering, or are enrolled in school throughout their sober living program.
  • How long does the application process take?
    Once you have completed and submitted your application, we will review your information, and a member of our admissions team will contact you directly. During normal business hours (Monday through Friday), we can finalize and approve your application for admission within 24 hours. Applications received on the weekend will be processed on Monday.
  • Are Members required to attend 12-step meetings?
    Weekly Case Management with PMR Case Manager Weekly non-house peer meeting (You have a right to choose your personal peer; if not with PMR, then an ROI will need to be signed for us to verify attendance weekly) Weekly counseling (You have a right to choose your counselor. If not with PMR, ROI will need to be signed to verify attendance) Five recovery-related activities. No overnights. Up to 3 UAs or more per week. Two or more Breathalyzers per day.
  • How long do I have to be sober to move in?
    We require that the members maintain their sobriety for at least 24 hours before moving into our sober living home.​
  • Does RMSL provide professional counseling?
    Therapy We offer multiple types of therapy to help you on your journey. Some of the types of therapy we offer are; Talk Talk therapy, CBT, DBT, EMDR, Trauma, Grief, Couples, Family, Art, and music therapy. Benefits of Therapy Emotional Regulation: Helps manage stress, anxiety, depression, and anger. Improved Relationships: Enhances communication and conflict-resolution skills. Trauma Healing: Assists in processing past traumatic experiences. Increased Self-Awareness: Encourages understanding personal patterns and behaviors. Coping Strategies: Provides tools for managing life's challenges and transitions.
  • What else should I bring with me?
    We provide a detailed packing list for all future Members here. If you have any additional questions about what to bring, what not to bring, or what we provide, please contact our admissions team for more details.
  • Can I bring my vehicle?
    We have convenient parking available for vehicles at all of our sober living locations. We do ask that you follow city parking laws when utilizing available spaces. Working on cars on the property or in the neighborhood is not permitted.
  • Can I leave at any time?
    You may leave at any time. We prefer a 30-day notice for departure if you choose to leave. We do not return any rent. What happens if I relapse? ​ If a Member relapses while in a Rocky Mountain Sober Living home, they must leave the facility immediately. RMSL will strive to find placement in and around Colorado Springs but does not promise this.
  • Does RMSL provide Wi-Fi and cable?
    The home is equipped with free Wi-Fi and basic cable for the convenience of our Members.
  • What rules do I have to follow?
    All of our Members are expected to adhere to the community rules and standards set forth by Rocky Mountain Sober Living. These rules include abstaining from all drug and alcohol use and maintaining the requirements and goals of all recovery programs. Each Member will receive a full list of guidelines and commitments upon enrollment, but a condensed version is available.
  • Can I bring my pet with me?
    RMSL does not allow pets on the property.
  • How long can I stay?
    You may stay as long as you need to. If our staff believes you are ready to live sober on your own back at home, we will encourage you to do so and provide the support and resources you need to make the transition as smooth as possible.​
  • Are cell phones allowed?
    Cell phones are allowed. We highly recommend bringing your cell phone as it will make coordinating job interviews and securing employment much easier. A landline is also available in all our facilities.
  • Will I have a roommate?
    Members share a room with only one other roommate, Please speak with a member of our admissions team to learn more about availability.
  • Can I have visitors?
    Guests: All guests are allowed in the communal areas of the house ONLY. This includes living room (, garages, front/back yards, restrooms. Guests are NOT allowed in bedrooms or basements for any reason. Visitors are welcome at the house during the following hours: Monday–Friday: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Saturday & Sunday: 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Exceptions: For weekend family barbecues, earlier visits may be allowed with prior approval from house management.*
  • Can I bring my laptop or tablet?
    Laptops and tablets are allowed in our sober living houses. We broadcast Wi-Fi throughout the entirety of each community.
  • What forms of payment does RMSL accept?
    Currently, we accept payment in credit cards, debit cards, personal checks, money orders, and cashier’s checks.​
  • How much is a room/Bed?
    We have a $100.00 intake fee. $750.00 per month, payable on the first. ​
  • Does RMSL provide any employment assistance to Members?
    The Member will learn how to use various resources to locate employment opportunities, update or create a resume, complete and send in applications, and prepare for job interviews. Your Peer Recovery Coach will be able to help you.
  • Will there be employment opportunities near my sober living house?
    Our Homes are located in a highly-populated area with plenty of employment opportunities nearby.
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