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Structured Living.
Real Recovery.

A Level 2 Sober Living program built around daily structure, peer accountability, and community support for women committed to long term sobriety.

What We Offer

What Sober Living Actually Includes

Sober living is more than just a drug-free place to stay. It is a structured environment where women in early recovery build the daily habits, relationships, and accountability they need to stay sober long term.

At Juniper Ridge, our Level 2 program includes house manager oversight, mandatory recovery participation, drug testing, and a clear set of expectations that help every resident stay on track.

Program Includes

House manager oversight and daily check-ins

Random drug and alcohol testing

Mandatory recovery meeting attendance

Weekly house meetings for all residents

Employment or education requirement within 30 days

Rotating chore assignments and cleanliness standards

Clear curfew and visitor policies

Our Approach

How Our Program Works

Residents grow through three phases. Each phase brings more freedom as you build consistency and trust.

PHASE 1

Early Recovery

Weeks 1 to 4

Requirements

Maintain sobriety with clean UAs
Attend 3 to 5 recovery meetings
Maintain employment or active job search
Demonstrate respectful behavior and rule compliance

Privileges

Curfew at 10:00 PM
Passes for daytime outings
Limited weekend activities
Supervised or approved visitors

PHASE 2

Intermediate Phase

Months 2 to 4

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Consistent clean UAs
Stable employment or school
Active participation in recovery plan
Demonstrate financial responsibility

Requirements

Curfew extended to 11:00 PM
1 to 2 overnight passes per month with approval
More flexible weekend activities
Guests during approved hours

PHASE 3

Advanced / Transition

Months 4 to 6+

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Long term sobriety stability
Strong recovery engagement
Demonstrated leadership in the house
Financial stability

Requirements

Curfew extended to 12:00 AM
Regular overnight passes with notice
Ability to travel for family and work
More privacy and independence

How Residents Move Up A Phase

Advancement is based on consistent behavior and commitment. Residents can also be moved back a phase if needed.

Daily Structure

A day at Juniper Ridge

Consistency is the foundation of recovery. Here is what a typical day looks like.

7:00 AM - 10:00 AM

Morning routine, chores, job search, work, or scheduled appointments

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work, outpatient treatment, meetings, or daily activities

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Dinner, house time, evening meetings, chores, and personal time

10:00 PM

Quiet hours begin. Curfew enforced Sunday through Thursday

Requirements

Weekly Expectations

Every resident is expected to meet these requirements each week.

Recovery Meetings

Attend required AA, NA, SMART Recovery, or approved alternative meetings each week and provide verification.

Drug Testing

Be available for random drug and breathalyzer testing at any time. Refusal is treated as a positive result.

House Meeting

Attend mandatory weekly house meeting. Absence must be approved in advance by the house manager.

Employment or Program

Actively pursue work, education, or an approved recovery program. Job search must be documented daily if unemployed.

Chore Completion

Complete assigned weekly chores. Chores rotate every Sunday and cover kitchen, bathrooms, floors, and outdoor areas.

Curfew Compliance

Home by 10:00 PM Sunday through Thursday and by 11:00 PM on Friday and Saturday. Exceptions need prior approval.

What Makes Juniper Ridge Unique

Founded by a nurse

Sheryl Afana, RN, BSN serves as the onsite Registered Nurse Manager, available 20 hours per week. Residents have access to case management, mentoring, and individualized guidance to support their recovery.