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Safe,Sober living at ESSEX SOBER HOUSE

A structured, supportive sober house for people rebuilding their lives in recovery located at 48 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 in the Cypress Hills / East New York area.

The Bridge Between Treatment and Long-Term Recovery

Completing treatment is a powerful first step. But staying sober after treatment is where real life and real recovery begins.

At Essex Sober House, we believe one of the biggest gaps in the recovery process is what happens after rehab ends. Treatment centers do essential work. They help individuals stabilize, understand addiction, and begin building new habits. But once someone leaves treatment, the structure disappears, daily pressures return, and triggers can surface quickly.

That’s where we come in.

We provide the bridge between treatment and long-term sobriety through structure, consistency, accountability, and real-world support. Our sober living environment is designed to help individuals apply what they learned in treatment while navigating everyday life safely and responsibly.

Our approach emphasizes ongoing monitoring, encouragement, and action-based recovery tools. It’s inspired by long-term recovery models used by high-responsibility professionals such as doctors and pilots who are required to remain accountable for years in order to protect their careers and their lives.

Why does this matter?
Because what happens after treatment often determines long-term success.

Studies show that individuals who remain connected to structured recovery programs with ongoing accountability have significantly better outcomes over time. Programs used for physicians and other high-responsibility professionals demonstrate that long-term monitoring and support can help sustain sobriety for years not just weeks or months.

Relapse is most common in the first year after treatment. That’s why Essex Sober House exists: to provide structure, guidance, and real-world support during the most critical phase of recovery when it matters most for individuals and their families.

A sober house in Brooklyn built for stability

Choosing the right sober living home in Brooklyn is about more than a room it’s about finding a place that helps you stay consistent when life gets busy, stressful, or triggering. Essex Sober House offers structured sober living in Brooklyn, NY 11208 at 48 Essex Street, designed for people who want a stable environment while rebuilding day by day. You’ll be surrounded by others who understand recovery, guided by clear expectations, and supported by routines that make it easier to show up for work, appointments, and the everyday responsibilities that strengthen sobriety.

What makes our sober house different is the balance of community and structure. We’re staffed 24/7 by people in recovery, so support is available when cravings hit, anxiety spikes, or you simply need someone to talk you through the next right step. We also provide twice-weekly in-house recovery meetings and help residents connect with outside meetings and local recovery resources across Brooklyn. That combination built-in support at home plus connection to the larger sober community helps residents feel less isolated and more accountable.

Essex Sober House also focuses on the practical side of recovery: case management and recovery planning, wellness options like gym access and yoga, and random, monitored screening to protect a sober environment. When appropriate, we offer companion support for early recovery situations where extra structure can make all the difference. If you’re looking for a sober house in Brooklyn that’s supportive, straightforward, and built for real-life progress, we’re here to help you explore next steps.

Our

Support

Programs

Sober Living Residence

We offer personalized residential support for individuals managing mental health challenges alongside recovery. Our sober living environment provides daily structure, stability, and guidance to support emotional wellness while residents build healthy routines and long-term independence through individualized care plans.

Co-Occurring Disorder Support

Many individuals in recovery face both substance use and mental health challenges. We specialize in supporting co-occurring conditions through a coordinated, whole-person approach. By addressing mental health and recovery together, we help residents develop practical coping skills, maintain stability, and move forward with confidence.

Recovery Meetings & Community

We offer in-house recovery meetings and help residents connect with outside meetings and the local recovery community. Building strong peer connections encourages accountability, and long-term engagement in recovery.

Accountability & Wellness

Structure and accountability are essential to recovery. We promote healthy routines, clear expectations, and monitored screening to help maintain a safe, sober, and recovery-focused living environment for all residents.

Our Services

Residential Mental Health Support

We provide structured, residential support in a safe and stable environment for individuals facing mental health challenges. Our approach focuses on long-term stability, daily support, and helping residents build a strong foundation for recovery.

Medication Management

Our team supports residents with medication oversight to ensure prescriptions are taken correctly and safely. We monitor effectiveness, encourage consistency, and coordinate care to help maintain emotional and mental stability throughout recovery.

Clinical Services: Therapists, Counselors & Psychiatrists

Our network of licensed mental health professionals offers individualized therapy and psychiatric support. Services are tailored to each resident’s needs, creating a therapeutic environment that supports healing, growth, and accountability.

Case Management

Our experienced care team works closely with residents and their families to coordinate services, set goals, and remove barriers to recovery. We focus on practical support that helps individuals move forward with confidence and purpose.

Family Coaching & Support

We recognize that family plays a critical role in long-term recovery. Our family coaching services help loved ones understand the recovery process, improve communication, and develop healthy boundaries during a challenging time.

Individual Recovery Coaching

One-on-one coaching helps residents strengthen recovery skills, build resilience, and prepare for real-life challenges. Coaches provide guidance, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way.

Monitoring & Drug / Alcohol Testing

To support accountability and safety, we offer regular monitoring and testing as part of our recovery structure. This helps residents stay on track while providing peace of mind for families and care partners.

Enhanced Recovery Support

Some individuals need more than traditional sober living. Our certified recovery coaches provide deeper, more hands-on support for residents who require additional structure, guidance, and accountability.

Alcohol Monitoring Technology

Client safety and accountability are top priorities. We use real-time alcohol monitoring technology to provide accurate, wireless reporting, helping residents stay committed to sobriety while offering reassurance to families.

Support that helps sobriety stick

Community is a big part of long-term recovery. At Essex Sober House, residents aren’t doing this alone they’re living in a structured environment with accountability, encouragement, and a routine that supports real change. We also offer added guidance when appropriate for early recovery, including companion-style support during high-risk situations

Comfortable common areas for connection and house meetings
Fully furnished living spaces designed for sober living
Kitchen access + daily-life skill building through routine
Wi-Fi and practical support for work, appointments, and recovery planning
Accountability structure and screening to keep the house sober-focused

If you’re looking for sober living in Brooklyn, NY 11208, reach out and we’ll help you understand next steps.

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