Sober Living for Your Loved One: What Families Need to Know
Finding sober living for a son, spouse, or brother is one of the hardest decisions a family makes. Drew’s Sober Living operates three structured, accountability-based men’s recovery homes in San Antonio and New Braunfels, Texas. Daily breathalyzer testing, bi-weekly drug screening, a 30-hour weekly work requirement, and live-in house managers at every property. 127 men have lived in the program since 2023. 83% of residents who moved out did so sober. 74 Google reviews with a 5.0 average rating.
Drew’s Sober Living is a structured recovery residence and does not provide clinical treatment or medical services.
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How Drew's Sober Living Keeps Your Loved One Accountable Every Day
The first question most families ask is whether their loved one is actually being held accountable or just living somewhere with a sober living label. At Drew’s, accountability is not a word on a website. It runs every morning at every house.
Every resident submits to breathalyzer testing daily before anything else. Bi-weekly drug screening is scheduled and consistent across all three houses. Any positive or refused breathalyzer or drug screening results in immediate discharge in accordance with house policy. That standard protects every man living under the same roof.
Beyond testing, every resident works a minimum of 30 hours per week, attends a daily 12-step meeting, and participates in financial literacy training covering budgeting, saving, and credit rebuilding. A live-in house manager, himself in long-term recovery, lives on-site at every property and upholds the same expectations every day.
Families do not have to wonder what is happening. The program runs the same way, every day, at every house.
How Families Stay Informed During a Resident's Stay
Drew’s provides regular compliance and progress updates to families upon request. You can contact Drew’s directly at any point during your loved one’s stay to ask questions, discuss progress, or raise concerns. Communication is part of how the program works, not something families have to chase.”
Visiting hours are available at all three houses. Drew’s encourages family involvement throughout recovery, not only at move-in and move-out. Families who stay connected to the process support their loved one’s accountability without needing to manage it themselves.
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What Your Loved One's Daily Life Looks Like
Every day at Drew’s Sober Living follows the same structured routine:
Morning: Breathalyzer testing followed by accountability check-in with the house manager. Each resident reports on recovery goals, employment progress, and personal challenges.
Mid-morning to afternoon: Work, school, or vocational training. The 30-hour weekly requirement means your loved one is employed or in active training, not sitting idle.
Afternoon: Sponsor meetings, personal development time, and shared house responsibilities.
Evening: Required 12-step meeting followed by group reflection. Nightly curfew enforced, adjusting based on time in program and demonstrated responsibility.
The structure is identical across Chittim House (North San Antonio, 10 beds), Evergreen House (Central San Antonio, 8 beds), and Chapel Bend (New Braunfels, 9 beds). Your loved one receives the same level of daily accountability regardless of which house he enters.
What the Results Show After 127 Men
Drew’s Sober Living opened in 2023. Since then:
- 127 men have lived in the program
- 83% of residents who moved out did so sober
- 74 Google reviews with a 5.0 average rating
- Average resident stays 8 months
Drew’s does not operate on a fixed program timeline. Sober living is a bridge back to independent, stable living. Men transition out when they have stable employment, financial skills, a sober support network, and demonstrated readiness, not when a calendar says so
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What It Costs and How to Get Your Loved One In
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| Twin XL bed in shared 3-man room | $200/week |
| Full-size bed in shared 2-man room | $225/week |
| Full-size bed in a private single room | $250/week |
| King-size bed in a large private room with desk and futon | $275/week |
Move-in requires two weeks of rent upfront plus a $100 move-in fee. The fee is not a deposit; it covers the first two weeks of residency.
Families can call Drew’s directly or submit an online application on behalf of their loved one. The process includes phone screening, background review, and a house manager conversation. Decisions are typically made within 24 hours. Treatment centers can also refer patients directly. Drew’s coordinates with clinical teams throughout each resident’s stay.
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FAQ’s
Frequently Asked Questions From Families
The first 90 days after treatment carry the highest relapse risk. Structured sober living provides daily accountability during the period that matters most. If your loved one is completing treatment or struggling to maintain sobriety at home, structured recovery housing directly addresses that gap.
Admission requires voluntary commitment. Many families find that sharing specific program details , daily testing, work requirement, real outcome data , helps their loved one see sober living as a step forward rather than a restriction.
Rehab provides clinical treatment for addiction. Drew’s is a structured recovery residence , residents hold jobs, attend meetings, build independent living skills, and are tested and held accountable daily. Drew’s does not provide clinical treatment or medical services.
Yes. Drew’s provides compliance and progress updates to families who request them. You can contact Drew’s at any point during your loved one’s stay.
Any positive or refused breathalyzer or drug screening results in immediate discharge in accordance with house policy. This protects every resident in the house. After a designated waiting period, former residents may reapply.
Yes. All three houses have designated visiting hours. Drew’s encourages family involvement throughout recovery.
Drew’s strongly recommends completing primary treatment. Applicants without prior treatment must demonstrate active recovery commitment and pass initial screening.
Every house has a live-in house manager on-site. Daily breathalyzer testing and bi-weekly drug screening are enforced for every resident. 74 Google reviews with a 5.0 average rating reflect the experience of families and residents who have been through the program.
Yes. The program requires 30 hours of weekly work. Residents maintain employment, attend school, or participate in vocational training while living at Drew’s.
As early as possible. Many families apply during the final weeks of treatment to secure housing before discharge. Decisions are made within 24 hours and move-in is scheduled based on bed availability.