Discover Sober Houses and Halfway Homes in Houston

Getting help in Houston: a local guide

Checked October 13, 2026 against the official sources listed at the end. General information, not medical advice.

The AA schedule on this page comes from the Houston-area AA intergroup's public meeting list. Of those meetings, 183 meet online and 144 are hybrid; 148 are women's meetings and 49 are LGBTQ meetings. Times change, so confirm with the group before you go.

Sober living in Texas: certification is voluntary

A recovery (sober living) home doesn't need certification to operate in Texas, though funders and referral agencies may require it. The Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network (TROHN), the state affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), certifies homes that meet national standards, renews certification every two years, keeps a directory of certified homes and handles grievances.

A 2023 state law, House Bill 299, set up voluntary accreditation for recovery housing based on NARR and Oxford House standards. Since September 1, 2025, a recovery home that isn't accredited can't receive state money.

Treatment programs are different: Texas Health and Human Services (HHSC) licenses them as chemical dependency treatment facilities, and its website lists licensed facilities.

If cost is a barrier

The Council on Recovery, a Houston nonprofit since 1946 at 303 Jackson Hill St., offers affordable outpatient treatment and whole-family programs, and says it serves people regardless of their ability to pay. Call 713.942.4100 or toll-free 855.942.4100.

Dialing 2-1-1 reaches Texas 2-1-1, which lists substance use assessment and treatment services. Texas also funds treatment through regional OSAR (Outreach, Screening, Assessment and Referral) programs; HHSC's OSAR page lists the program for your area.

Crisis and support lines

• In immediate danger, call 911.
• 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: call or text 988, any time.
• Harris County 24/7 crisis line (The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD): 713-970-7000.
• SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357), free and confidential treatment referral, 24/7, in English and Spanish (TTY 1-800-487-4889), or text your ZIP code to 435748.

AA in Houston

Houston Intergroup answers its phone 24/7 at 713-686-6300 (toll-free 877-390-6300), and aahouston.org lists meetings across the area.

Naloxone (Narcan)

Naloxone reverses an opioid overdose. The FDA has allowed naloxone nasal spray to be sold without a prescription since 2023, and Naloxone Texas distributes free naloxone across the state.

Before you move into a sober home

• Is the home TROHN-certified or an Oxford House? Ask to see proof.
• What does rent cover, what's due at move-in, and is any of it refundable?
• What are the house rules (curfew, chores, meetings, guests), and what happens after a relapse?
• How and how often is drug testing done?
• Does the home accept residents who take medication for addiction treatment, such as buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone?
• Can you read the written resident agreement before you pay?

Be wary of anyone who offers free rent, travel or cash to get you into a particular program. Paying or accepting kickbacks for referrals to recovery homes and treatment facilities is a federal crime (18 U.S.C. § 220).

Sources

• TROHN: frequently asked questions
• NARR: Texas affiliate (TROHN)
• Texas Legislature: HB 299 bill analysis (88th Legislature)
• Texas HHSC: chemical dependency treatment facilities
• The Council on Recovery
• Texas 2-1-1
• The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDD: contact
• SAMHSA: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
• SAMHSA: National Helpline
• Houston Intergroup (AA)
• FDA: first over-the-counter naloxone nasal spray
• Naloxone Texas
• 18 U.S.C. § 220 (Cornell LII)