Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services

About Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services

Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services provides recovery housing in Evansville and southern Indiana for individuals seeking a safe, supportive place to continue their journey in addiction recovery. Operated in close connection with New Opportunities for Wellness (NOW Counseling Services), Safe Haven offers a network of gender-specific sober living homes designed to bridge the gap between treatment and fully independent living. Their homes, including Safe Haven at 629 Ingle Street in Evansville, combine accountability, structure, and strong peer support to help residents build a stable life in recovery.

Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services operates multiple recovery residences certified through the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residences (INARR), reflecting a commitment to quality standards, safety, and ethical operations. These homes serve both men and women, with a combined capacity of more than one hundred beds across southern Indiana communities. Each house is newly remodeled and designed to provide a clean, comfortable, and substance-free environment that supports the recovery process.

The program emphasizes structured sober living. Residents are expected to participate in chores, follow house rules, and engage in random alcohol and other drug (AOD) testing, which helps maintain a safe and accountable atmosphere. Regular Twelve Step meetings and peer community meetings are built into the schedule, ensuring that every resident has ongoing access to fellowship and peer support both inside and outside the home.

Safe Haven’s “OATS” model—Orientation + Action + Transition = Success—guides residents through progressive phases of addiction recovery housing. In the early orientation phase, residents are welcomed into the home, introduced to expectations, and begin bi-weekly case management, weekly peer coaching, and life skills training. As they move into the action phase, they continue structured groups, maintain involvement in outside support meetings, and start sharing their story with the house community. The transition phase focuses on building a long-term recovery plan, strengthening life skills, and preparing for safe, stable housing after completing the program.

Because Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services is closely connected to NOW Counseling Services, residents can access a continuum of care that may include residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient counseling, depending on clinical need. This integrated approach helps residents address both substance use and co-occurring mental health needs while they live in a sober house environment that reinforces day-to-day recovery practices.

Key elements of Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services’ sober living program include:

• INARR-certified recovery housing with multiple gender-specific homes in Evansville and surrounding communities

• A structured three-phase OATS model emphasizing orientation, action, and transition

• Chores, random AOD testing, and clear house rules to support accountability and safety

• Regular Twelve Step meetings, peer coaching, and life skills training

• Case management and discharge planning to support long-term housing and stability

• Close linkage with New Opportunities for Wellness for clinical services and higher levels of care

By combining safe housing, structure, and compassionate support, Safe Haven Transitional Housing Services offers a strong foundation for people who are ready to continue building a new life in recovery. Their sober living homes help residents practice everyday recovery skills, rebuild relationships, and move toward independent, healthy living in the Evansville community.