Blackburn Sober Apartments are fully furnished sober apartments in West Los Angeles for people in recovery who are ready to live independently. They are month to month, include weekly random drug and alcohol testing, and are open to anyone in recovery who qualifies, not only people coming from a Blackburn home.
A step down from sober living
Most people move into a sober apartment when they are ready to leave a sober living home and want to keep a sober place to live. This is independent living: there is none of the house structure, curfews or meeting requirements of sober living. The one thing that carries over is weekly random drug and alcohol testing, so everyone in the building shares the same commitment to staying sober.
It is a natural next step after a Blackburn home, and it also works for people stepping down from another sober living program or finishing outpatient treatment who want a sober place to live while they build a stable life.
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What is included
- Fully furnished: move in with a bag, not a moving truck.
- Month to month: no long lease, so you can stay as long as it is helping.
- Weekly random drug and alcohol testing: included, so accountability is built in.
- Utilities and WiFi included.
- Blackburn support if you want it: residents can add mentoring, case management or, through Blackburn Clinical Services, therapy and psychiatry.
The only requirements
- Continuous sobriety from alcohol and drugs
- Taking part in weekly random drug and alcohol testing
- A signed residence agreement at move-in
Beyond that, residents run their own lives. Every applicant has a screening conversation with our team first, so the people living in our apartments share the same commitment to recovery. If a resident relapses, Blackburn helps arrange other living arrangements and the right level of support, rather than leaving them on their own.
Sober apartment or sober living home?
| Sober living home | Sober apartment | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Early recovery, or right after treatment | People ready for more independence |
| Setting | Full-time staff at every home | Independent living |
| Testing | Frequent random testing | Weekly random testing |
| Structure | Daily structure, curfews, meetings and house requirements | None beyond weekly testing |
| Commitment | Average stay of 12 to 18 months | Month to month |
Not sure which fits? Our team can help you decide. You can also read how sober living compares with halfway houses, IOP and residential treatment.
Sober apartment questions
Do I have to live in a Blackburn sober living home first?
No. Many residents step down from one of our homes, but the apartments are open to anyone in recovery who completes our screening and agrees to the residence requirements.
How long do I have to commit?
The apartments are month to month, so there is no long lease. Residents stay as long as the apartment is supporting their recovery.
Is there a curfew or house structure?
No. Sober apartments are independent living. There is no curfew, no house meetings and no program requirements. The only requirement beyond staying sober is weekly random drug and alcohol testing.
Is drug and alcohol testing included?
Yes. Weekly random drug and alcohol testing is included for every resident.
Are the apartments furnished?
Yes. Every apartment is fully furnished, and utilities and WiFi are included.
How much does a sober apartment cost?
Pricing depends on the apartment and room. Call (888) 305-5422 or request a call back below and our team will walk you through current availability and cost.
Talk with our team
Call (888) 305-5422 or email info@blackburnrecoveryservices.com to ask about availability and the screening process.