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Vanderburgh Sober Living Vanderburgh Sober Living (VSL) is a 501(c)(3) membership organization supporting independent sober living and sober house operators.

VSL is a 501(c)(3) membership organization supporting sober living operators with a proven model, standards, and community—creating structured, recovery-focused homes for those seeking housing and those called to lead them. Through a structured model, defined standards, and ongoing support, VSL helps operators start, grow, and sustain recovery-focused homes. Our network of Chartered Operators provides structured sober living environments designed to support accountability, stability, and long-term recovery. Homes are independently operated and united by shared principles, systems, and best practices. Organized by The Vanderburgh Foundation, VSL exists to expand access to quality recovery housing by equipping operators with the tools, training, and community needed to serve residents effectively.

Have a property in mind for sober living? Bring it Friday.Our free Discovery Event runs every Friday at 2 PM ET for one ...
10/21/2026

Have a property in mind for sober living? Bring it Friday.

Our free Discovery Event runs every Friday at 2 PM ET for one hour. Bring the address of a house you own or are looking at, and we’ll talk through it with you live.

Register once and you’re set for any Friday. If you register and can’t attend, you’ll get the recording.

Register once, come any Friday. Link in the pinned comment.

Here’s a mistake we see in a lot of sober living projections: treating the home like a regular rental with more people i...
10/20/2026

Here’s a mistake we see in a lot of sober living projections: treating the home like a regular rental with more people in it.

It isn’t. If you operate the home yourself, you’re running a business on resident fees. You give one bed to a house mentor, you plan for empty beds between residents, and you pay every operating cost.

If you lease the property to an operator instead, you’re a landlord. Your income is one lease payment, and your biggest risk is that operator.

Both can work. But blend the two sets of numbers together, and the projection stops meaning anything.

10/20/2026

A great recovery home isn't just about the house itself.

It's also about how easily residents can access the opportunities, services, and support systems around them.

The right location can make a bigger difference than many operators realize.

Follow for more recovery housing tips.

Don’t guess what your property could earn as a sober living home. Check your numbers for free.Enter the address and squa...
10/19/2026

Don’t guess what your property could earn as a sober living home. Check your numbers for free.

Enter the address and square footage in our free calculator, Run the Numbers, and you’ll see:
1. How many beds it supports
2. Rent per bed in that neighborhood
3. Estimated monthly revenue

The full analysis comes by email, with every expense line and the number of beds you need filled to break even.

It takes a few minutes, and every figure is an estimate tied to that exact address.

Run the numbers on your property. Link in the pinned comment.

10/19/2026

Every dollar saved is a dollar that can be reinvested into residents, programs, and housing operations.

The strongest organizations aren't just focused on generating revenue. They're focused on managing resources wisely.

Explore recovery housing resources:
https://hubs.ly/Q04zFl8P0

10/17/2026

The best recovery homes aren't defined by how many people they can house.

They're defined by the environment they create.

When people feel connected, supported, and part of something bigger, recovery becomes stronger.

Explore the different recovery housing models:

https://hubs.ly/Q04zFl200

Is sober living certification worth it? It depends heavily on where your home is.In five states, the law ties referrals,...
10/17/2026

Is sober living certification worth it? It depends heavily on where your home is.

In five states, the law ties referrals, funding, or the right to operate to the credential. Florida bars licensed treatment providers from referring to uncertified recovery residences. Massachusetts bars state agencies and their vendors from doing the same. Pennsylvania sends state-funded referrals only to licensed recovery houses. Maine requires certification for state contracts and housing vouchers. And in Ohio, you need it just to keep operating.

We’ll be straight with you, too. Certification doesn’t fill beds or guarantee referrals. It opens doors, and you still have to build the relationships behind them.

Read what certification actually gets you. The link is in the pinned comment.

10/16/2026

The value of a property isn't always as straightforward as it seems.

When real estate and operations intersect, the conversation becomes much more interesting.

Explore recovery housing resources:
https://hubs.ly/Q04zF8_P0

Not sure where your future residents will come from? You’re in good company, and you’re welcome to bring that question t...
10/16/2026

Not sure where your future residents will come from? You’re in good company, and you’re welcome to bring that question to us.

Every Friday at 2 PM ET, we host a free one-hour Discovery Event for people thinking about opening a sober living home. Bring your market and whatever referral plan you have, even if it’s just a hunch. We’ll talk it through together, live.

You only need to register once. Your spot is good for any Friday you’d like to join. And if you register and can’t make it, we’ll send you the recording.

Register once, come any Friday. The link is in the pinned comment.

10/15/2026

Question we got: What should your TV and internet policy actually look like in a sober house?

Internet is a should-have. TV is more optional, a shared TV with a few streaming services usually does the job (a sports package if it's a men's house tends to get requested a lot).

The one rule worth holding firm on: no TVs in bedrooms. It promotes isolation, and that works against everything a good house is trying to build. One TV in a comfortable common room does more for community than people expect.

We answer questions like this live every Friday at 2 PM Eastern, come with whatever's on your mind.

Fill out the form to join: https://hubs.ly/Q04zdbV-0

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