Spain Sober Living

Spain Sober Living Review

Located in an Austin suburb about eight miles from the downtown area, Spain Sober Living is a facility that provides transitional accommodations for men in the beginning stages of recovery from alcohol and substance use disorders. Founded in 2018, Spain Sober Living offers a safe and supportive atmosphere where men can heal and build a new sober life. The experience here focuses on both the strength of community and the individual’s dedication to lead a more meaningful life. The 12-step recovery model is an integral aspect of the curriculum.

Accommodations and Amenities

Spain Sober Living is situated in a 1,400 square foot, single family home in a quiet, residential neighborhood. The home offers plenty of amenities including an open floor plan, bright lighting, a full kitchen, laundry room, WiFi and a spacious common room with comfortable furnishings and flat screen TVs.

With accommodations for between three and five residents, Spain provides an intimate environment where clients get to know one another while still enjoying the privacy necessary to focus on recovery. Clients can either share a bedroom or stay in a private room. Bedrooms are equipped with full-sized beds, nice linens and storage space.

In addition, the home has a large backyard with a barbecue area. Residents also enjoy breakfast and snacks provided daily. The home is a short distance form public transportation, shopping, restaurants and a gym.

Rules and Regulations

Spain seeks to not only be a place of healing but also to empower residents. Clients rebuild and prepare to transition back into regular life in a healthy way. As such, the facility offers a stable transitional experience with several house rules and a number of opportunities for growth. In order to stay at Spain, residents must have already completed a full residential program or be currently enrolled in an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). Also, before moving in clients must resolve any and all outstanding legal issues.

For the first three months of their stay, clients are required to participate in at least four 12-step support meetings a week. Residents are encouraged to attend and engage in in-house support groups and spiritual meetings. Clients must either obtain employment or begin school within the first month, and the facility will assist individuals in finding volunteer opportunities.

The facility administers regular, random drug screenings. In order to stay, individuals must pass these tests.

In Summary

Spain Sober Living provides upscale sober living accommodations for men in recovery from substance use disorders. Above all, it fosters an ideal, communal environment for healing as well as a number of opportunities for personal development and success. For anyone transitioning out of a residential facility seeking a great place to start anew, Spain Sober Living is an excellent resource.