New Beginnings North - Sober Living

Residential treatment is a highly structured, clinically focused level of care where clients live on-site full time and receive daily therapy, medical support, and psychiatric services to stabilize and begin recovery, usually for 30–90 days. Sober living, on the other hand, is not treatment but a supportive housing environment with rules, accountability, and peer support, where residents live while working, studying, or attending outside outpatient programs; it’s designed as a transitional step to practice independence while maintaining sobriety.

New Beginnings North offers a highly structured, 12-Step immersive environment in a high-quality home. The focus is on accountability, peer support, and the practical application of recovery principles in daily life, providing a critical transition between formal treatment and independent sober living.

Yes, the program is fundamentally based on a 12-Step philosophy. Residents are required to attend multiple meetings per week and secure a sponsor with at least five years of sobriety within one week of arrival. The entire structure is designed to facilitate immersion in 12-Step recovery.

The typical length of stay in sober living varies widely depending on an individual’s progress, but most residents stay at least three to six months. Many choose to remain for a year or longer to build stability, accountability, and support before transitioning to fully independent living.

The program fee is $875 for the first month (30 days), due upon entry. After the initial period, the fee is $235 per week, payable each Friday. There are no refunds, and late fees apply for missed payments.

Information regarding insurance is not found on their website, as sober living is typically not covered by insurance. This is a self-pay program. Are you the owner? Claim this listing to complete your profile.

The website does not specify its policy on MAT. Many sober living homes have strict rules regarding controlled substances, including some MAT medications. It is essential to discuss this directly with management before admission. Are you the owner? Claim this listing to clarify your MAT policy.

Residents live in a large, home-like setting in Chicago. You will share a queen-sized bedroom with other residents. Private rooms are not available, as the shared living arrangement is an integral part of fostering community and accountability.

No, this is not a locked facility. It is a home with strict rules and curfews. Residents have the freedom to come and go for work, meetings, and other approved activities, but they are expected to adhere to the house schedule and rules at all times.

Yes to both. Smoking and vaping are permitted in designated outdoor areas only. You may have your cell phone but must answer calls from management promptly. Failure to return a call from the owner or manager within two hours can be a rule violation.

Yes, approved visitors are allowed Monday through Saturday from 2:00 PM until dusk in common areas only. Visits are limited to a maximum of two people for up to two hours and must be approved by the owner or manager.

Bring: 1-2 weeks of clothing, a towel, personal toiletries, one week of groceries, your cell phone, and any approved medications.

Leave at Home: Drugs, alcohol, weapons, large amounts of cash, valuable items, furniture, and decorations. Do not bring anything you are not willing to be personally responsible for.

New Beginnings North is a sober living environment, not a clinical treatment facility. Care and oversight are provided by the Owner and House Manager. There are no doctors, nurses, or therapists on staff. Residents are responsible for seeking any outside clinical care they may need.