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Sober Living Colorado

Proudly Certified By CARR: ​

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Full-time Programs:

  • Clinical & IOP

  • Daily peer support

Accountability:

  • Drug & alcohol testing

  • ​Onsite staff

Life Skills & Re-entry:

  • Judicial advocacy

  • Job assistance

Mental & Physical Health

  • 12-step

  • Gym access

Athens House

Zenith House
Denver, 
Colorado

Inquire:
(720) 786-8996

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What's Included

  • Comfy beds

  • Free utilities

  • High-speed Wi-Fi

  • Flat-screen TVs

  • Two living rooms

  • Great walkability

  • Fully equipped kitchen

  • Grassy backyard

  • Outdoor patio & seating

  • Foosball table

  • Onsite laundry

  • Gym access

Things to Know Before You Apply

  • Food: Not provided. We can assist residents with applying for food stamps.

  • Employment: No jobs are allowed for individuals enrolled in our Intensive Peer Support program, but please reach out to us if you have a unique circumstance. Attendance is required Monday through Saturday.

  • Transportation: Free transportation provided to IOP and peer support sessions.

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Peer Support:
A Key to Transitional Housing Success

Peer recovery support is a cornerstone of successful transitional housing programs because it fosters a sense of belonging and shared understanding that is vital during early stages of recovery. Certified Peer Support Specialists, who have lived experience with substance use disorders and recovery, offer unique, relatable guidance that bridges the gap between structured treatment and independent living. Their ability to build trust and model sustainable recovery behaviors helps residents navigate challenges, maintain motivation, and reduce the risk of relapse. By embedding this support within transitional housing, residents gain access to a network of emotional encouragement, practical advice, and community connections.

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Peer Support:
What Is It?

Peer support is a certified and professional approach where trained individuals with lived recovery experience provide guidance, encouragement, and practical assistance to those navigating similar challenges. This isn’t just about connecting with someone who understands the challenges of addiction - it’s a nationally recognized, evidence-based service. Certified peer support specialists undergo thorough training to ensure they provide effective, informed, and compassionate support that fosters trust and healing.

According to SAMHSA, peer support professionals play a vital role in helping individuals achieve their recovery goals through nonclinical, personalized assistance. In Colorado, certified peer support programs are recognized as essential, offering help with life skills, emotional well-being, and building community connections. At SafeSide Recovery, our peer support specialists are integral to our sober living program, providing mentorship and serving as real-life examples of hope and resilience.

Why Peer Support Works

  • Peer support can increase engagement in recovery programs by up to 20%.

  • Individuals receiving peer support are significantly more likely to maintain long-term recovery and reduce hospitalizations.

  • Colorado’s certified peer programs have improved recovery outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

  • Peer support reduces feelings of isolation and stigma, replacing them with hope and empowerment through shared experiences.

  • Programs that incorporate peer support report higher satisfaction rates among participants, leading to more consistent recovery progress.

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Our Approach

At SafeSide Recovery, we believe in the transformative power of peer support as the foundation for long-lasting recovery. There are few more effective ways to guide individuals through addiction than with the help of someone who has lived that same experience and walked a similar path to sobriety.

 

Our certified recovery coaches and peer mentors have been where you are, and they know firsthand the challenges and triumphs of rebuilding a life in recovery.

 

They walk alongside our residents, offering guidance, empathy, and practical strategies for overcoming the hurdles that accompany sobriety.

Sober Living Leadership

Meet the remarkable leaders who oversee our recovery homes.

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