Nova House Women’s Sober House

Nova House is a sober house based in Portland, ME, offering a supportive environment for women in recovery from substance use disorder. This sober house provides a structured setting where individuals can focus on maintaining sobriety and transitioning into independent living. Commonly known as sober living homes or recovery residences, these homes are an integral part of the recovery journey for those leaving formal treatment programs. At Nova House, residents enjoy: - A drug and alcohol-free living space. - Guidance and peer connections within a recovery-focused community. - Daily routines designed to encourage personal accountability. - Access to recovery resources in Portland, including counseling and job placement services. Located in Maine, Portland boasts a thriving recovery network, with numerous women-specific support meetings and services. Nova House is committed to helping residents pursue lasting recovery in a structured and compassionate environment. Contact us today to learn more about Nova House and our approach to sober living. About our Sober liivng home for women in Portland, Maine Sober living homes are group residences for people who are recovering from addiction. In most instances, people who live in sober homes have to follow certain house rules and contribute to the home by doing chores. Most importantly, residents must stay sober throughout their stay in the home Residents are not allowed to tan, excessively shop or get any form of tattoo until 3 financial amends have been made and verified. Vehicles are permitted on a case by case basis and the approved resident will be notified upon move in, if they're able to have their vehicles. A women's meeting is required out of 5 weekly meetings, once the 4th step is complete residents are able 4 meetings and are required to obtain a home group. Laundry is free and onsite, residents are required to purchase their own detergent and required to do laundry only on designated day. ( chosen upon move in ). Residents are to wake up at 9:00am daily. Chores are assigned upon move in and changed every house meeting on Sunday's, chores are weekly and are to be completed thoroughly by 9:30am daily, a signature is required upon completion. A deep clean is taken place on Sundays by 5:30pm of their weekly assigned chore and their bedrooms. Water is only allowed in rooms. NO CONTACT WITH PERSONS OF SEXUAL OR ROMANTIC INTEREST UNTIL 4th STEP HAS BEEN COMPLETED. RELATIONSHIPS ARE PROHIBITED UNTILL THE RESIDENT IS ACTIVELY ENGAGING IN AMENDS, 10 STEP AND HAS BECOME A VERIFIED SPONSOR IN THE COMMUNITY. Smoking is only allowed outside on top of driveway, there is a red receptacle provided for residents to dispose of their cigarettes. All residents are randomly drug tested during their stay at the Nova House and must pass a drug test upon move in. Relapsing will constitute in immediate phone call to emergency contact on file. Immediate eviction is implemented, the owners will give residents resources upon eviction.