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Sober Living Homes in Delaware

Sober living homes in Delaware are shared, alcohol- and drug-free houses where people in recovery pay rent, follow house rules and support one another while they work, study or attend outpatient care. Delaware runs a voluntary certification program for recovery houses, and that status decides which homes courts and state agencies can refer people to.

The listings on this page cover homes across the state, with filters for gender, medication policy, populations served, location and languages. Details come from government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings and information the providers themselves supply. Ask each home directly about rules, costs and openings.

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Delaware That Accept Sober Living

Limen House – Wilmington

624 North Broom Street, Wilmington, DE 19808

3.3★★★☆☆9

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidSelf-Pay+1

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+7

Limen House operates from 624 North Broom Street in Wilmington. The site sits in New Castle County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Arden, Ardencroft and Ardentown. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is…

3.6 miChristina River5.3 miWilmington AirportServes46 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · +35 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Continuing Care · Depression Retreat · Discharge Planning · +13 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Rehab · +20 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · +6 more

Insurance accepted

Highmark Health · Medicaid · TRICARE

Shalom House – Dover (305 North Governors Avenue)

305 North Governors Avenue, Dover, DE 19901

4.9★★★★★11

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

State Funded

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+4

Shalom House operates from 305 North Governors Avenue in Dover. The site sits in Kent County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Camden, Cheswold and Dover Base Housing. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so…

1.8 miJoseph Island4.2 miDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force BaseServes20 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · +31 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Dual Diagnosis Retreat · Long Term Rehab · +11 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Brief Intervention · Contingency Management · Evidence-Based Therapy

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Rehab · +18 more

Support services

Case Management · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · Transportation to Rehab · +1 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Community Collaboration of Delaware – New Castle

621 Delaware Street, New Castle, DE 19720

2.5★★★☆☆2

PHPIOPOutpatient+2

State FundedSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+6

Community Collaboration of Delaware operates from 621 Delaware Street in New Castle. The site sits in New Castle County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Bear, Elsmere and Middletown. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment…

1.1 miDeemers Beach23 miPhiladelphia International AirportServes35 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +30 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · +3 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Brief Intervention · Evidence-Based Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Trauma Rehab · +22 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · +2 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Serenity Place – Dover

327 Martin Street, Dover, DE 19901

2.3★★☆☆☆3

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

State Funded

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+4

Serenity Place operates from 327 Martin Street in Dover. The site sits in Kent County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Camden, Cheswold and Dover Base Housing. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the…

0.9 miJoseph Island3.1 miDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force BaseServes20 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Brief Intervention · Contingency Management · Evidence-Based Therapy

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Support services

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Thresholds Inc – Georgetown

6 North Railroad Avenue, Georgetown, DE 19947

2.3★★☆☆☆11

Joint Commission

DetoxIOPOutpatient+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+6

Spanish spoken

Thresholds Inc operates from 6 North Railroad Avenue in Georgetown. The site sits in Sussex County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Lewes, Millsboro and Milton. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather…

11 miTurkle Pond25 miSalisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional AirportServes13 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +37 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · +5 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Integrated Dual Disorder Treatment · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · First Episode Psychosis · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · PTSD Treatment · Serious Mental Illness Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · HIV and Hepatitis Care · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's PTSD Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Sober Living · Men's Telehealth · +20 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · PrEP Services · +2 more

Languages

Spanish Speaking Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

Shalom House – Dover (274 Kings Highway)

274 Kings Highway, Dover, DE 19901

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

State Funded

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+4

Shalom House operates from 274 Kings Highway in Dover. The site sits in Kent County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Camden, Cheswold and Dover Base Housing. Delaware draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the…

1.5 miJoseph Island3.8 miDover Civil Air Terminal/Dover Air Force BaseServes20 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Brief Intervention · Contingency Management · Evidence-Based Therapy

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Support services

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

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Common questions about Sober Living

Answered from what is listed here.

Which Delaware cities have sober living homes?

Sober living homes in Delaware cluster first in Dover, followed by Wilmington Manor, Wilmington and Georgetown, in that order. The spread covers Kent, New Castle and Sussex counties. People looking around Milford can also consider homes in nearby communities, since recovery housing is not concentrated in a single part of the state.

Rehab Centers in Doverhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/dover/

Is sober living covered by Delaware Medicaid?

Some of the sober living homes in Delaware record accepting Delaware Medicaid, so payment is worth asking about first. Recovery housing rent is often paid privately, while treatment services connected to a stay may be billed separately to a person's health plan.

AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware, Delaware First Health and Highmark Health Options all serve Delaware Medicaid members. Each plan sets its own coverage rules, which a member can confirm by calling the plan.

Rehab Centers in Delaware That Accept Delaware Medicaidhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/delaware-medicaid/

Which sober living homes in Delaware are close to a river?

The Smyrna River, the Christina River and the Broadkill River lead the rivers named near sober living homes in Delaware, and nearly all of the sober living homes in Delaware sit within 25 miles of one. The median distance from listed homes to the nearest river is about 13.8 miles.

Rehab Centers Near Rivershttps://rehabseekers.com/attractions/rivers/

Is there free or low-cost sober living in Delaware?

Low-cost sober living exists in Delaware: state-funded options are recorded by most of the sober living homes in Delaware, and low-cost rent by some of the sober living homes in Delaware. None of the sober living homes in Delaware record sliding scale fees. The Delaware Hope Line, 1-833-946-7333, points callers toward publicly funded treatment.

State Funded Rehab Centers in Delawarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/state-funded-rehab-de/

Who certifies recovery residences in Delaware?

Asking whether a recovery house holds state certification is a sensible first question. Delaware runs a voluntary program under 16 Del. C. Chapter 22A, carried out by a certifying organization under contract with or designated by the Delaware Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health.

Certification renews every two years. State agencies, courts and state contractors may refer only to certified houses, Oxford Houses or houses with a pending application, and uncertified houses may not take state or local funds.

Sober Living Homes and Recovery Housinghttps://rehabseekers.com/programs/sober-living-homes/

What comes after sober living in Delaware?

Some of the sober living homes in Delaware list outpatient rehab, and some of the sober living homes in Delaware list intensive outpatient treatment, so asking a home which programs residents usually attend shapes the path after moving out. Residents often attend outpatient sessions while living there, then continue that care in independent housing.

Outpatient Rehab Centers in Delawarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/outpatient-rehab-de/

Do sober living homes in Delaware take court referrals?

People referred by a court are recorded as served by nearly all of the sober living homes in Delaware, more often than other rehabs in Delaware.

The Delaware Superior Court Diversion Drug Court, a problem-solving court in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties, works with Treatment Access Center (TASC) treatment providers. Anyone referred through it can ask the court or a provider how housing fits into a case.

Court Ordered Rehab Centers in Delawarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/court-ordered-rehab-de/

Do sober living homes in Delaware treat alcohol addiction?

Sober living homes in Delaware provide substance-free housing rather than clinical treatment, and nearly all of the sober living homes in Delaware list alcohol addiction among the conditions they serve. Formal care happens elsewhere.

Opioid addiction appears on the listings of nearly all of the sober living homes in Delaware too. Residents who want formal care for either condition can ask about outpatient programs nearby and how the house coordinates with them.

Alcohol Rehab Centers in Delawarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/alcohol-rehab-de/

Do sober living homes in Delaware treat mental health?

Housing rather than therapy is the core of sober living, though most of the sober living homes in Delaware list depression and trauma. Some of the sober living homes in Delaware note co-occurring mental health conditions, and a few of the sober living homes in Delaware mention serious mental illness.

Rehab Centers for Depression, Trauma and Addiction in Delawarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/delaware/depression-trauma-rehab-de/

Which states near Delaware have sober living homes?

Maryland, along Delaware's border, has its own sober living listings, as do Pennsylvania and New Jersey. A home across a state line can make sense when it sits closer to work, family or an outpatient program a person already attends, even if that means leaving Delaware.

Rules for recovery housing differ by state, including how homes are certified. Asking each home about certification, house rules and payment before moving keeps the choice clear across state lines.

Sober Living Homes in Marylandhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maryland/sober-living-md/

What is a sober living home and how is it different from rehab?

A sober living home, also called a recovery residence, is shared housing where residents agree to stay alcohol- and drug-free; in Delaware, as elsewhere, it is not a treatment program. Residential rehab provides licensed clinical care with counseling and medical staff, which a recovery house does not.

In Delaware, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health licenses that clinical care, including Clinically Managed Residential and Withdrawal Management programs. A recovery house offers structure, peer support and a stable address. Many residents attend outpatient or intensive outpatient treatment during the day.

Correctional halfway houses are different again: they serve people completing part of a sentence under corrections supervision. Most sober homes, by contrast, are chosen voluntarily. Delaware certifies recovery houses on a voluntary basis, renewed every two years, and placements by state agencies and courts are limited to certified homes, Oxford Houses or homes awaiting a decision.

Residents usually pay their own rent, and no state source publishes a standard price, so ask for deposits, utilities, drug testing fees and refund terms in writing. Some homes accept residents taking buprenorphine or methadone and others do not, which is worth settling before you apply.

Are sober living homes in Delaware certified or regulated?

Delaware certifies recovery houses on a voluntary basis under 16 Del. C. Chapter 22A. The program is run by a certifying organization that is under contract with, or designated by, the Division of Substance Abuse and Mental Health (DSAMH). Certification is renewed every two years. State agencies, courts and state contractors may refer people only to certified houses, Oxford Houses or houses with a pending application. An uncertified house may not take state or local funds. Homes without certification can still operate, so ask any home to show its certificate and renewal date. Then ask DSAMH or the certifying organization whether that certification is still in force.

What the support levels mean

National standards from the National Alliance for Recovery Residences describe four levels of support. Certification itself runs through state-level organizations, not the national group. The levels describe staffing and structure, not quality.

Level	Who runs the house	What to expect
I, peer-run	Residents, often by vote	House meetings, shared chores, no paid staff
II, monitored	A house manager	Written rules, drug testing, some structured peer support
III, supervised	Paid staff	Set schedule, life skills work, staff on site part of the day
IV, service provider	An organization with clinical staff	Housing linked to services from licensed providers

Housing alone at Levels I to III is not clinical care. At Level IV, the clinical part comes from licensed treatment staff, so ask which provider delivers it. More background is on the national sober living homes page.

How much does sober living cost in Delaware, and who pays?

Residents usually pay their own rent in a Delaware sober home, and no state source publishes a standard price. Ask for every cost in writing, including deposits, utilities and drug testing fees. Ask as well how refunds work if you leave early.

Public money reaches recovery housing through narrower routes. DSAMH’s Opioid Response Team administers the State Opioid Response grant. The Prescription Opioid Settlement Distribution Commission distributes settlement funds for treatment, prevention and recovery. Delaware’s Superior Court Diversion Drug Court runs in New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties. Under the Chapter 22A rule, court-linked placements go to certified homes, Oxford Houses or pending applicants. For treatment costs, see state-funded rehab options. Delaware Medicaid, the Diamond State Health Plan, is built around treatment services. Ask the plan before assuming it will pay any rent.

What should you ask before moving into a sober home?

Before you move in, ask for these in writing: the house rules, drug testing policy, expected length of stay, and refund and discharge policy. Find out what happens after a return to use. Some homes discharge right away, while others hold a house meeting or connect the resident with treatment first. Losing housing suddenly can come at a time when tolerance has dropped and overdose risk is higher. Ask whether the home helps arrange a safe next step.

Can you live in a sober home while taking medication for opioid use disorder?

Some sober homes accept residents who take buprenorphine or methadone and others do not, so ask before you apply. Ask how medication is stored and whether the home wants a note from your prescriber. If you need a prescriber near a new home, Delaware Suboxone clinics and methadone clinics have their own listings.

How do you find a sober home in Delaware and stay safe?

Use the filters on the listings below, then contact each home about certification and openings. Most listed homes, 83 percent, sit in towns rather than cities. Every listing lies within 25 miles of the coast, a median of 5.8 miles away. Dover is the most frequent location. Dover Civil Air Terminal at Dover Air Force Base is the nearest airport for half the listings, and the median airport distance is 4 miles.

Fair housing law applies to people in recovery too. The federal Fair Housing Act generally protects people in recovery who are not currently using illegal drugs from housing discrimination, including by landlords and local zoning. Complaints can be filed with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.

Naloxone belongs in every sober home. DSAMH gives it free at Bridge Clinics, at trainings in all three counties and by mail. Free vending machines in Georgetown, Wilmington, Newark, Dover and Milford also stock it, and the OpiRescue DE app lists locations. Delaware’s Good Samaritan law, 16 Del. C. 4769, gives criminal immunity to people who report or suffer an overdose. To reach publicly funded treatment, DSAMH lists the Delaware Hope Line at 1-833-946-7333. In a crisis, call or text 988. Other programs are on the Delaware locations page.