MEN’S SOBER LIVING · NW DENVER
Athens House
Men’s Sober Living in Denver
Athens House is one of SafeSide Recovery’s three men’s sober living homes in NW Denver near 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street.
Residents live in a structured, recovery-focused environment built around peer connection, accountability, clear expectations, and practical support as they work toward greater stability and independence.
SafeSide is a peer-led recovery organization. Lived experience shapes the way we support residents through recovery, setbacks, goals, and the everyday work of rebuilding a life.
Life at Athens House
Athens House provides men with a sober living environment where recovery is taken seriously and expectations are clear.
Residents share responsibility for maintaining the home, respecting one another, and contributing to a recovery-focused community.
The goal is more than providing a substance-free place to stay. SafeSide helps residents strengthen recovery, build stability, develop practical skills, and work toward greater independence.
Location
Athens House is located on Dakin Street in Denver, near 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street and close to SafeSide’s other Denver sober living homes.
Inside Zenith House
Explore the shared spaces and living environment at Athens House.
What to Expect at Athens House
Structure & Accountability
Residents follow clear house expectations, curfews, recovery-focused routines, and shared household responsibilities designed to support a stable and accountable living environment.
Drug and Alcohol Testing
Regular and random drug and alcohol testing helps maintain a sober and accountable recovery environment.
Peer Connection
Residents live alongside other men working toward recovery and have access to peer support from professionals who understand the recovery process through lived experience.
Building Independence
Residents are encouraged to strengthen life skills, identify goals, navigate resources, and work toward greater stability and independence.
Peer Support Is Part of Life at Zenith House
SafeSide is a peer-led recovery organization. Peer support is part of the environment surrounding residents at Athens House.
Peer professionals can help residents identify goals, work through practical challenges, navigate resources, strengthen accountability, and stay connected to recovery.
Residents may also work with clinical, medical, recovery, and community providers based on their individual needs. SafeSide respects appropriate provider choice.
Is Athens House a Good Fit?
Athens House may be a good fit for men who are committed to recovery and willing to live in a structured, accountable, peer-centered environment.
Residents Should Be Prepared To:
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Maintain sobriety
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Follow house expectations and curfews
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Participate in household responsibilities
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Participate in regular and random drug and alcohol testing
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Engage in recovery
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Live respectfully in a shared home
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Work toward greater stability and independence
Every applicant is considered individually. The phone screening gives you and SafeSide an opportunity to discuss your current needs, expectations, and whether the program may be a good fit.
How to Apply for SafeSide Sober Living
1. Apply Online
Complete SafeSide’s general sober living application and tell us about your current situation and recovery needs.
2. Hear From Our Team
A SafeSide team member will contact you within 72 hours for a phone screening.
3. Talk About Fit
We will discuss your current circumstances, recovery needs, expectations, and current SafeSide housing availability.
4. Plan the Next Step
If SafeSide is a good fit and an appropriate opening is available, our team will explain what happens next and how to prepare for move-in.
Questions About Athens House?
Get answers about admissions, house expectations, peer support, testing, our Denver homes, and what happens after you apply.
Q: Do I apply directly to Athens House?
No. Complete SafeSide’s general sober living application, and our team will discuss current availability and appropriate placement during the screening process.
Q: Where is Athens House located?
Zenith House is located in NW Denver near 72nd Avenue and Pecos Street.
Q: How quickly will I hear back after applying?
A SafeSide team member will contact you within 72 hours for a phone screening.
Q: Is peer support available at Athens House?
Yes. SafeSide is peer-led, and peer support is an important part of the recovery environment at Athens House.
Looking for Sober Living in Denver?
Start with our online application. A SafeSide team member will contact you within 72 hours for a phone screening and conversation about whether SafeSide may be a good fit.