About Us
Rooted In Compassion. Built For Women.
Juniper Ridge was founded on a simple belief that women in recovery deserve a beautiful, safe, and supportive home to begin again.
Who We Are
More Than A House.
A Community.
Juniper Ridge Recovery House is a Level 2 Sober Living Home located in Westminster, Colorado. We provide safe, stable, substance-free housing for women in early recovery.
Our home, our standards, and our community are designed to help you build a life worth staying sober for. We believe recovery is built one day at a time, with the right people around you.
Our Mission and Vision
Our Mission
To provide safe, stable, substance-free housing that supports individuals in early recovery through structure, accountability, and community.
Our Vision
To empower residents to rebuild their lives, strengthen their recovery, and transition into independent, healthy, and fulfilling lives.
Our Values
Accountability, community, structure, and personal growth. These four pillars guide everything we do at Juniper Ridge.
House Manager Oversight
Daily check-ins and on-site support for every resident.
Mandatory Drug Testing
Random testing and breathalyzer checks to keep everyone safe.
Structured Daily Schedule
Clear routines, chore rotations, and weekly house meetings.
Resident Rights and Grievance Process
Every woman here is treated with dignity and has a voice.
Women-Only Environment
A safe, respectful community built specifically for women in recovery.
Meet the Executive Director
Sheryl Afana, RN, BSN
Sheryl Afana is a registered nurse with years of experience in healthcare and a deep personal commitment to helping women in recovery. She founded Juniper Ridge Recovery House because she saw firsthand the gap between leaving treatment and finding stable, supportive housing.
Her background in nursing gave her the clinical understanding of addiction. Her compassion gave her the drive to do something about it. Juniper Ridge is the result of both.
Sheryl leads with dignity, structure, and a genuine belief that every woman is capable of rebuilding her life when she has the right environment around her.
Our Approach
How We Support Your Recovery
Six steps that guide every resident from day one to long-term independence.
01
Application and Screening
Every resident goes through a thorough application process to ensure Juniper Ridge is the right fit for her recovery journey.
04
Recovery Participation
Residents are required to actively participate in outpatient programs, AA, NA, or other approved recovery activities.
02
Move-In and Orientation
New residents receive a full orientation covering house rules, expectations, chores, and community standards.
05
Employment and Growth
We encourage and support residents in pursuing employment, education, and personal development goals.
03
Structured Daily Living
Daily routines, curfews, chore rotations, and weekly house meetings keep every resident grounded and accountable.
06
Transition to Independence
When a resident is ready, we support her transition into independent living with the skills and confidence she has built here.
Know Before You Apply
What We Are / What We Are Not
What We Are
A Level 2 Sober Living Home for women in recovery
A structured, drug-free and alcohol-free environment
A women-only community built on mutual respect
A place with daily structure, chores, and accountability
A home with peer support and house manager oversight
What We Are Not
Not a clinical treatment or detox facility
Not a medical or psychiatric care provider
Not a shelter or emergency housing program
Not a place where active substance use is tolerated
Not a co-ed or mixed gender living facility