How to Open a Sober House (Generic)

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What if you could open a home that changes lives—starting with your own? How to Open a Sober House is more than a guide; it's a blueprint for building a powerful recovery community, step by step. Learn how to create a safe, structured, and successful sober home that empowers others while giving you the tools to lead with purpose and professionalism. Your impact starts here

$39.99

Dr. Hunter T. Foote

 

About the Author

Dr. Hunter T. Foote

Dr. Hunter T. Foote is the visionary founder of Vanderburgh Sober Living and a leading advocate for ethical, sustainable recovery housing. With a background in real estate development, nonprofit leadership, and addiction recovery support, Dr. Foote has dedicated his career to creating structured sober living environments that foster stability, dignity, and transformation. He is the architect behind the Recovery Housing Launchpad and the Recovery Housing Leadership Academy, pioneering educational programs that equip new operators with the tools, knowledge, and support to succeed. Through his mentorship and hands-on approach, Dr. Foote continues to empower individuals across the country to open purpose-driven recovery homes that change lives and strengthen communities.


Included with your purchase at no additional cost is the Launch Toolkit:
a collection of valuable resources to help get you started.

Legal Entity Formation Checklist

A step-by-step guide to forming a legal entity (e.g. corp. or LLC)

Recovery Housing Property Search Memo

Share this memo with real estate agents or landlords

Template Request for Reasonable Accommodation

Request zoning or policy exemptions under the FHA

VSL's 7-Step Outreach Checklist

A practical framework for building a resident referral network

Pro Forma Income Statement

A sample income statement used when projecting profitability


Your Roadmap to Recovery Housing Success

It breaks down every step of the process into clear, actionable guidance, giving you the confidence to launch successfully while avoiding common pitfalls. With ready-to-use checklists and practical templates, it equips you to move forward quickly and efficiently, ensuring steady progress from planning to operation.

Clarity, Confidence, and Compliance

It demystifies the legal and regulatory requirements, giving you the clarity and confidence to move forward without hesitation. By guiding you through the complexities of compliance, it ensures that your sober home is built on a strong, reliable foundation that sets you up for lasting success.

Impact That Lasts

It empowers you to create a nurturing and supportive environment for recovery while strengthening communities by fostering healing and reducing relapse. At the same time, it shows you how to balance purpose with sustainability, ensuring that the impact you make is not only meaningful but also long-lasting.


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