Sober living home
A voluntary, substance-free home where men in recovery live together with house rules and peer accountability. Residents typically pay rent and work or look for work. This is what Lighthouse helps men find.
For men in recovery · Asheville, NC
Find a sober living home in Asheville.
Lighthouse Collective Foundation helps men in recovery find a place in a sober living home across Asheville and Buncombe County. Tell us where you are and when you need a place. We will help you take the next step.
- 501(c)(3) nonprofit
- 5.0 on Google, 12 reviews
- Free to reach out
Prefer email? Write to contact@lighthouse.house
In crisis right now? Call or text 988. For other local help in Western North Carolina, dial 2-1-1.
How it works
Three steps to a sober place to live.
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Reach out
Send the form or email contact@lighthouse.house. It is free, and you can reach out for yourself or for someone you love.
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Talk it through
We learn about your situation, your timing, and what you need from a home.
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Get connected
We connect you with a sober living home in our Western North Carolina network that fits.
After you move in, Lighthouse can also help you find work. See our directory of recovery-friendly employers and job programs.
Know your options
Sober living, transitional housing, or a halfway house?
People use these words for the same thing, but they are not quite the same. Here is the short version.
Halfway house
In its original sense, transitional housing tied to court or corrections supervision, often a required stop after incarceration. Many people say "halfway house" when they mean sober living.
Transitional housing
A broad term for time-limited housing between an unstable situation and a place of your own. Sober living is one kind of transitional housing.
Not sure which you need? Reach out and we will help you sort it out, or read Sober Living vs. Halfway Houses.
Who we help
Men in recovery who are ready for a stable place.
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Leaving treatment
Men finishing detox, residential treatment, or an outpatient program who need a sober home to step into.
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Starting over
Men leaving jail or prison, a shelter, a hospital, or a home that is not safe for their recovery.
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Veterans
Men who served and need a stable, sober place to land. We work alongside local veteran agencies.
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Men with disabilities
Men navigating disability and recovery, including connections to NC's employment program for adults with disabilities.
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Referring someone? Treatment centers, shelters, case managers, VA staff, and families can reach out on a man's behalf. Choose "Someone I am helping" on the form, or email contact@lighthouse.house.
Where we help
Sober living in Asheville and Western North Carolina.
Our network covers Asheville and Buncombe County and nearby mountain counties. If you are coming from farther away and want to live here, reach out too.
- Asheville
- Buncombe County
- Henderson County
- Haywood County
- McDowell County
- Madison County
- Transylvania County
Cost
What does sober living cost in Asheville?
Sober living in Asheville runs from a few hundred to several thousand dollars a month, with shared housing at the lower end (WLOS News 13).
Health insurance does not pay for sober living, because it is housing, not treatment. Residents pay rent to the home. Lighthouse raises scholarship funds to help men with that cost when funding is available. Ask us what help exists right now.
The real cost of sober living in Asheville · Does insurance cover sober living?
In their words
Men who took the step.
5.0
★★★★★
12 reviews on Google
"It's helped me so much in my recovery. I got a great job, my license back, a car, and saved money for my future. The brotherhood is closer to me than my own family."
Scott Young · Google review
"Nothing ever seemed to help with my addiction. I came to Lighthouse and was given stability and made accountable. Within months I moved into my own apartment. The program works, and it changed my life for the good."
Alex Furr · Google review
"I've never been in a better place in my life, and none of it would have been possible without Lighthouse. Ryan genuinely cares about us men bettering ourselves and got me linked up with resources and employers."
Terry Bunch · Google review
"I needed the accountability, structure, and love provided by Lighthouse; brotherhood, respect, and responsibility. Two years clean."
Mark Vanderbloemen · Google review
"This foundation has given me many opportunities. It helped me find long term sobriety, my self worth, and meaningful employment. Most of all it helped me find joy in living a productive life."
Sean Hillebrant · Google review
"I was welcomed, felt safe, and was given a proper opportunity to prosper. I'd suggest it to anyone in recovery getting back on their feet."
Thomas Brady · Google review
"Lighthouse helped me get back on my feet, obtain employment, and reconnect with my family. A well based platform for anyone wanting to get clean and back to being a respectful member of society."
Jason Roberts · Google review
"Lighthouse has helped me immensely. They were so welcoming. I just want to thank them for their help and continuing support."
Andrew Earl · Google review
Questions
Sober living questions, answered.
How do I find a sober living home in Asheville?
Send the short form on this page or email contact@lighthouse.house. Tell us where you are and when you need a place. We will talk through your situation and connect you with a sober living home in our Western North Carolina network that fits.
What is the difference between sober living and a halfway house?
A halfway house, in its original sense, is transitional housing tied to criminal justice supervision, often a required stop after incarceration. Sober living is a voluntary home where residents choose to live substance-free with peer accountability. People use the terms interchangeably, so if you are not sure which you need, reach out and we will help you sort it out.
Does insurance pay for sober living?
No. Sober living is housing, not medical treatment, so health insurance does not pay the rent. Residents pay the home directly. Lighthouse raises scholarship funds to help men with the cost when funding is available, so ask us what help exists right now.
Do I need to finish treatment before moving into sober living?
Not always. Most sober living homes welcome men coming from treatment, and many also accept men coming from a difficult home situation, early recovery without formal treatment, or a relapse. What matters most is a real commitment to staying sober and following the house agreement.
Can I reach out for someone else?
Yes. Family members, friends, treatment centers, shelters, case managers, and VA staff can all contact us on behalf of a man who needs a place.
Does it cost anything to contact Lighthouse?
No. Reaching out is free.
What areas do you serve?
Asheville and Buncombe County, plus Henderson, Haywood, McDowell, Madison, and Transylvania counties in Western North Carolina.