Frequently asked questions
Know what to expect before you move in.
Choosing a sober home involves everyday questions as well as big decisions. Here are the basics of living at Integrity Homes, from the monthly housing rate to curfew and the admissions process.
Our homes are in Freeport and Uniondale, Nassau County. Men from Suffolk County are welcome to apply to these homes; we do not operate a house in Suffolk County.
Start with your circumstances
Tell admissions about the support you are looking for, your work or school schedule, transportation, and any outside treatment commitments. That conversation helps you compare the homes and understand what a placement would involve.
Before planning a move, confirm the available home, payment arrangements, arrival date, and house expectations. Your resident agreement sets out the terms of your placement. Submitting the intake form does not reserve a bed or guarantee admission.
Housing and treatment are different services
Integrity Homes provides structured sober living housing for adult men. The homes combine live-in house management, peer support, 12-step participation, weekly accountability meetings, and weekly drug testing.
We are MAT-friendly. Discuss prescribed medications and existing treatment arrangements with admissions. Medical care and prescribing remain with your qualified healthcare providers; Integrity Homes does not provide emergency or clinical treatment.
Clear answers
Common questions
How long can I stay?
Discuss your expected length of stay and housing goals with admissions. Ask about any minimum stay, ongoing expectations, and notice requirements before you commit. The terms of your placement and resident agreement should guide those arrangements; do not assume a fixed length from another sober home’s policies.
What are the house rules?
Our approach includes sobriety, personal responsibility, 12-step participation, weekly accountability meetings, weekly drug testing, and shared household responsibilities. Live-in house managers help residents understand expectations. Review the full house rules and your resident agreement with admissions before moving in.
What time is curfew?
Curfew is 11:00 PM Sunday through Thursday. For Friday and Saturday nights, curfew is 12:30 AM the following morning. Discuss work hours, appointments, and any requested arrangements with the house manager in advance; do not assume an exception has been approved.
What should I bring when I move in?
Ask admissions for the current packing and arrival instructions for the home you will be entering. Confirm what personal items, documents, toiletries, and bedding you need to bring, and what is already provided. Discuss prescribed medications and any storage needs with the team before arrival.
Can family or friends visit?
Ask the house manager about visitor approval, permitted times, and where visits may take place before inviting anyone to the home. Do not assume overnight visitors or unarranged visits are permitted. Respecting each resident’s privacy is part of sharing a home.
Can I work or attend school while living there?
Discuss your employment, classes, travel time, and outside appointments with admissions. Residents build daily routines alongside house responsibilities and recovery participation. Confirm that your schedule can work with the home’s expectations and curfew before choosing a placement.
Is Integrity Homes MAT-friendly?
Yes. Integrity Homes is MAT-friendly. Tell admissions about prescribed medications and your existing treatment arrangements so you can discuss housing fit and the practical details of your stay. Medical decisions remain with your qualified healthcare providers.
How much does housing cost?
The published monthly housing rate is $800.00. The homes offer semi-private rooms, shared kitchens and common areas, provided groceries, and high-speed Wi-Fi, alongside live-in management and the program’s accountability structure. Confirm your first month and payment arrangements with admissions before moving in.
Do you accept DSS?
We work with Nassau County DSS. We do not accept Suffolk County DSS. Let admissions know how you plan to pay, and confirm the arrangements for your individual placement. An application does not establish DSS eligibility or payment approval.
Does health insurance pay for sober living?
Housing payments and healthcare coverage are separate questions. Our $800.00 monthly rate is for housing, not clinical treatment. Confirm housing payment arrangements with admissions, and ask your insurer and outside treatment provider about coverage for any clinical services. Do not assume a treatment benefit pays the housing bill.
Where are the homes, and can I apply from Suffolk County?
Our homes are in Freeport and Uniondale in Nassau County, New York. Men from Suffolk County are welcome to apply to those homes, but we do not operate a Suffolk County location or accept Suffolk County DSS. To protect residents, specific home addresses are shared directly through admissions when arranging a visit or arrival.
How do I find out whether a bed is available?
Call 516-210-5049 to speak with admissions, or complete the secure intake form. The team will discuss fit, current openings, and the next steps. A property listing or completed application is not a confirmed placement.
Your next step
A conversation can make the next step clearer.
Talk with our team about fit, current openings, and the arrangements for your placement. An application does not reserve a bed or guarantee admission.