Change Recovery House

Change Recovery House Review

Change Recovery House is a men’s only sober living home located in San Jose, California. This program bases its principles on the 12 steps, and offers a safe place for men in the early stages of recovery. The facility encourages living life to the fullest in a very supportive, community based environment.

Accommodations and Amenities

Clients in the program live in a newly remodeled triplex with a large backyard in the downtown area of San Jose. The house is fully furnished and offers dorm style bedrooms with ample closet space and shared dressers. This location provides easy access to the light rails and Caltrain, employment opportunities, and local AA meetings.

Each of the units have flat screen TVs with cable and Wifi throughout the facility. There is also a washer and dryer on site and a BBQ grill in the backyard.

Rules and Regulations

Clients have to be active in their involvement with the 12-step community, attending at least three meetings per week and in regular communication with their sponsor. There are meetings held in the backyard of the facility too.

They also need to be looking for a job or working within 14 days of move in.

Keeping the outside and interior of the homes clean is up to the clients. In addition to maintaining their personal spaces, cleaning the common areas and completing chores are mandatory. That includes mowing the lawn and trimming the trees on occasion.

It is expected that all residents remain peaceful in the house and with the surrounding neighbors at all times. This entails being courteous, mindful of noise, parking in the designated areas, not trespassing, not allowing inappropriate visitors at the residence, and involvement in the neighborhood watch program.

Profanity, yelling or loud music is not allowed on the premises. That also goes for any visitors either in the house or in their cars near the property.

There is always a curfew in effect of 10 pm weeknights and 2 am weekends. Curfew may be flexible for those who work in the evening, though they have to prove their schedule.

In Summary

Change Recovery House is a simple community living environment that promotes sobriety and overall wellness. Though there are rules, clients are allowed certain freedoms as they progress through the program and start to show signs of growth. This SLE is more of a family than a transitional housing program, and clients gain insight and strength during their stay.