COLUMBUS, Ind. — The Alliance for Substance Abuse Progress has opened its first sober living transitional home for men who are attempting to overcome substance abuse disorder, the latest in a series of similar efforts in the Columbus community.
The 1,734-square-foot house, located in the Lincoln-Central Neighborhood in Columbus, opened its doors and welcomed its first resident this past Tuesday. It will initially house up to four male residents — one per room — largely in order to reduce the chances of spreading COVID-19, said ASAP Program Manager Cheryl Buffo. Eventually, ASAP expects the house to reach its maximum capacity of nine residents.
The idea of the homes is to allow residents to build a support network, and to establish job and financial stability amid a structured environment while in the initial stages of recovery.
Residents will have already completed detox, a rehabilitation program or are enrolled in an outpatient treatment setting before moving in.
The length of stay will vary, but there is no time limit. ASAP officials expect residents may stay for a minimum of six months, but hope that most residents stay in their program for a year or longer.
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