Brownsville Community Residential Center

Sober House Description:

The Brownsville Community Residential Center is a coed sober house in Brooklyn, NY.

Sober living houses, also called sober homes and sober living environments, are facilities that provide safe housing and supportive, structured living conditions for people exiting drug rehabilitation programs. Sober houses serve as a transitional environment between such programs and mainstream society.

The Brownsville Community Residential Program has served over 200 residents since it was established in 1998 and boasts a high success rate of recovery. Both the New York State Office of Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Services and New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene have rated the program EXCELLENT.

Additional Information:

Sober living homes are group residences for people who are recovering from addiction. In most instances, people who live in sober homes have to follow certain house rules and contribute to the home by doing chores. Most importantly, residents must stay sober throughout their stay in the home.

The Brownsville Community Residential Program is a twenty-one bed co-ed community residence that provides a structured supportive environment for persons between the ages of 18 and 65 who have been diagnosed with a Chemical Dependency problem. During their stay, residents of the facility receive at least ten hours of planned supportive group sessions per week designed to assist them in their recovery from chemical dependency. There are also on-site Alcoholics Narcotics Anonymous meetings and individual counseling.

Sober Living Home Operator Information:

Phone: (718) 345-8605

Website: http://bmsfhc.org/medical_locations/brownsville-residential.html