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Sober Living Homes in North Dakota

Sober living homes in North Dakota are shared houses where residents agree to stay free of alcohol and drugs while they rebuild work, school and family routines. Recovery housing on RehabSeekers.com is listed in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Grand Forks, Minot and Parshall. Most of it sits in town settings rather than open country.

These listings are compiled from government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings and details supplied by the providers themselves. The sections below explain how North Dakota oversees recovery housing, what a stay usually costs, what to ask a house manager, and how medication, safety and resident rights fit in.

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in North Dakota That Accept Sober Living

Blessed Builders Ministry – Bismarck

2700 State Street, Bismarck, ND 58503

5.0★★★★★2

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts State Insurance+2

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+8

Blessed Builders Ministry operates from 2700 State Street in Bismarck. The site sits in Burleigh County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Lincoln and Mandan. North Dakota 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 telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on…

5.7 miHeart River4.6 miBismarck Municipal AirportServes3 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +32 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Recurrence Prevention · Sober Living Homes · +1 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing · Trauma Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · +45 more

Support services

Case Management · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Transportation to Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

Centre – Grand Forks

201 4th Street South, Grand Forks, ND 58208

3.2★★★☆☆27

State licensed

ResidentialTelehealthSober living+1

State FundedSelf-Pay

Young adultsMenCourt ordered+2

Deaf and HoH

Centre operates from 201 4th Street South in Grand Forks. The site sits in Grand Forks County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question is what that…

0.3 miRed Lake River7.1 miGrand Forks International AirportServes4 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 · +29 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · +13 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · Motivational Interviewing

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Men's Telehealth · Young Adult Rehab

Support services

Case Management · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services · +2 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE · VA Community Care

Centre – Mandan

100 6th Avenue SE, Mandan, ND 58554

2.2★★☆☆☆26

State licensed

ResidentialTelehealthSober living+1

State FundedSelf-Pay

Young adultsWomenMen+3

Deaf and HoH

Centre operates from 100 6th Avenue SE in Mandan. The site sits in Morton County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question is what that assessment involves.…

4.4 miHeart River7.3 miBismarck Municipal AirportServes3 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · +14 more

Therapies

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Support services

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE · VA Community Care

ShareHouse Inc – Fargo (4227 9th Avenue South)

4227 9th Avenue South, Fargo, ND 58103

3.7★★★★☆16

CARF accredited

ResidentialOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts TRICARE+3

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+8

ShareHouse Inc operates from 4227 9th Avenue South in Fargo. The site sits in Cass County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Briarwood, Frontier and Prairie Rose. North Dakota draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment 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…

5.6 miMaple River4.1 miHector International AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · +36 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Continuing Care · +21 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +5 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · +23 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · +4 more

Insurance accepted

BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · HealthPartners · Medica · Medicaid · Optum · Sanford Health Plan · TRICARE · UMR · UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

Centre – Fargo (3501 Westrac Drive)

3501 Westrac Drive, Fargo, ND 58103

4.0★★★★☆37

State licensed

ResidentialTelehealthSober living+1

State FundedSelf-Pay

SeniorsYoung adultsWomen+3

Deaf and HoH

Centre operates from 3501 Westrac Drive in Fargo. The site sits in Cass County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Briarwood, Frontier and North River. North Dakota draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question is what…

6.0 miMaple River3.9 miHector International AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Continuing Care · +16 more

Therapies

Mental health

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

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Senior MAT · Senior Rehab · Senior Residential Rehab · Senior Sober Living · Senior Telehealth · +6 more

Support services

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE · VA Community Care

Faa Adiction Services – Minot

900 North Broadway, Minot, ND 58703

1.0★☆☆☆☆1

State licensed

PHPIOPOutpatient+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts State Insurance+1

TeensYoung adultsWomen+2

Faa Adiction Services operates from 900 North Broadway in Minot. The site sits in Ward County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Burlington. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question…

6.1 miDes Lacs River1.2 miMinot International AirportServes2 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Outpatient Rehab · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Recurrence Prevention · Sober Living Homes · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

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

Mental health

Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Sober Living · Teen Boys Rehab · Teen Girls Outpatient Rehab · Teen Girls Rehab · Teen IOP · Teen MAT · Teen Outpatient Rehab · +6 more

Support services

Case Management · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Transportation to Rehab · Waitlist Interim Services

Insurance accepted

BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Medicaid · Sanford Health Plan · TRICARE

Parshall Resource Center Inc – Parshall

104 South Main Street, Parshall, ND 58770

3.7★★★★☆3

Federally certified

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

State FundedSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+7

Parshall Resource Center Inc operates from 104 South Main Street in Parshall. The site sits in Mountrail County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. 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 useful…

19 miLittle Knife River45 miMinot International AirportServes1 town

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Kratom Rehab · Pain and Addiction Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Abstinence-Based Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Dual Diagnosis Retreat · +12 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Acupuncture · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Community Reinforcement Approach · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +1 more

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 Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Men's Trauma Rehab · Pregnant Women Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Pregnant Women Residential Rehab · +20 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · Practical Support · +4 more

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Centre – Fargo (123 15th Street North)

123 15th Street North, Fargo, ND 58102

3.0★★★☆☆~~102~~

State licensed

ResidentialTelehealthSober living+1

State FundedSelf-Pay

SeniorsYoung adultsMen+3

Deaf and HoH

Centre operates from 123 15th Street North in Fargo. The site sits in Cass County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Frontier, North River and Prairie Rose. North Dakota draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question…

6.8 miMaple River3.0 miHector International AirportServes9 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Continuing Care · +16 more

Therapies

Mental health

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

Groups served

Support services

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

TRICARE · VA Community Care

Rehabs by setting in North Dakota

Other parts of North Dakota, and what each is near.

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Common questions about Sober Living

Answered from what is listed here.

Which North Dakota cities have sober living homes?

North Dakota sober living listings cluster in Fargo, Bismarck, Mandan, Grand Forks and Minot. Those cities hold the main share of recovery housing found across the state.

Fargo, Bismarck and Grand Forks are the larger cities, so homes there sit closer to outpatient programs, jobs and transit. People in smaller towns often look toward one of those hubs when searching for a place to live.

Rehab Centers in Fargohttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/fargo/

Is sober living covered by North Dakota Medicaid?

North Dakota Medicaid is recorded as accepted by some of the sober living homes in North Dakota. Rent and house fees in recovery housing are usually paid directly by residents rather than billed to insurance.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Dakota manages care benefits for Medicaid Expansion members through a managed care organization. Asking a home's admissions team directly about payment options is the clearest way to learn what applies.

Rehab Centers in North Dakota That Accept North Dakota Medicaidhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/north-dakota-medicaid/

Which sober living homes in North Dakota are close to a river?

Rivers lie close to sober living homes in North Dakota: nearly all of the sober living homes in North Dakota sit within 25 miles of one, at a median of about 5.8 miles from listed facilities. The Maple River, Heart River and Red Lake River are the rivers named near these homes across the state.

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

Is there free or low-cost sober living in North Dakota?

Asking a home whether it takes part in state-funded programs is a sensible first step, since most of the sober living homes in North Dakota record state funding as a payment route. None of the sober living homes in North Dakota record low-cost, free or sliding scale options.

Recovery Talk offers a free 24/7 peer support line for people in addiction recovery at (701) 291-7901, where callers can talk through housing questions and other concerns at any hour.

State Funded Rehab Centers in North Dakotahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/state-funded-rehab-nd/

Who certifies recovery residences in North Dakota?

The Recovery Housing Assistance Program, run by North Dakota Health and Human Services, pays up to 12 weeks of living expenses to participating providers. No state certification or registration of recovery residences is on record, so people may want to ask each home how it operates and whether it takes part in the program.

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

What follows sober living in North Dakota?

Intensive outpatient treatment and standard outpatient rehab are the levels of care recorded alongside sober living in North Dakota, each by some of the sober living homes in North Dakota. Residents often keep attending scheduled sessions while in recovery housing, then continue them after moving into independent housing elsewhere in the state.

Outpatient Rehab Centers in North Dakotahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/outpatient-rehab-nd/

Can pregnant women get sober living in North Dakota?

Pregnant women can find sober living in North Dakota, since some of the sober living homes in North Dakota record serving them, more often than other rehabs in North Dakota. Asking house staff about pregnancy-related rules and medical appointments before moving in is worthwhile.

A federal block grant rule requires funded treatment programs to give pregnant women priority admission. Sober living homes may follow different intake rules, so asking each residence about its waitlist and pregnancy policies is sensible.

Rehab Centers for Pregnant Women in North Dakotahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/rehab-for-pregnant-women-nd/

Do sober living homes in North Dakota treat alcohol addiction?

Alcohol addiction and opioid addiction are each recorded by most of the sober living homes in North Dakota. Recovery housing is a substance-free place to live rather than clinical treatment, so residents usually pair a home with an outpatient program, and house staff can explain which local services residents attend.

Alcohol Rehab Centers in North Dakotahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/alcohol-rehab-nd/

Do sober living homes in North Dakota treat depression too?

Asking a home whether it accepts residents with co-occurring mental health conditions is a useful start. About half of the sober living homes in North Dakota record that they do.

Some of the sober living homes in North Dakota record depression and trauma, and none of the sober living homes in North Dakota record serious mental illness. Residents needing psychiatric care usually arrange it through separate outpatient or dual diagnosis providers.

Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers in North Dakotahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/north-dakota/dual-diagnosis-rehab-nd/

Which states near North Dakota have sober living homes?

Minnesota, South Dakota and Montana all have sober living listings, which may matter to people living near the North Dakota border or willing to relocate for a different living setting.

Moving to a home in a neighboring state can mean different house rules, fees and local services. Asking about payment and length of stay before committing to a move is sensible.

Sober Living Homes in Montanahttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/montana/sober-living-mt/

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 in North Dakota that is free of alcohol and drugs, and unlike rehab, it is not treatment. Residents pay rent, follow house rules and usually go to meetings or outpatient care outside the home.

Residential rehab is a licensed clinical program with counselors and medical staff on site. In North Dakota, the Behavioral Health Division of the Department of Health and Human Services licenses programs that treat substance use disorders, and that license covers treatment, not housing. State sources do not show any certification or registration for sober homes themselves.

Correctional halfway houses are a separate category: placement comes through the justice system, and residents are supervised as part of a sentence or release. Many people move into sober living after residential rehab in North Dakota, or while attending outpatient programs or intensive outpatient care.

Residents usually pay rent themselves on a weekly or monthly basis, and prices differ by house and city. The state’s Recovery Housing Assistance Program can cover up to 12 weeks of living expenses through participating providers for eligible residents, so ask a home whether it takes part.

Are sober living homes in North Dakota certified or regulated?

North Dakota does not appear to certify or register sober living homes, based on state sources available when this page was written. The national recovery housing association, NARR, sets standards and certifies homes through state affiliates. Its affiliate list does not show one for North Dakota.

The state’s Recovery Housing Assistance Program works with participating providers, so ask whether a home takes part.

NARR’s four levels of support describe how much staffing to expect. The levels are a vocabulary, not a ranking, and many operators use them even without certification:

Level	Usual setup
I, peer-run	Residents share decisions and chores; no paid staff on site
II, monitored	A house manager or senior resident, regular house meetings
III, supervised	Paid staff, a structured daily schedule, life skills support
IV, service provider	Housing paired with clinical services run by an organization

Level IV settings add clinical services. In North Dakota, those services fall under treatment licensing, while the housing itself does not.

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

Rent at a North Dakota sober home is usually paid by the resident, often weekly or monthly, and the amount varies by house and city. No state source gives a typical price range.

The Department of Health and Human Services runs the Recovery Housing Assistance Program. The program can pay up to 12 weeks of living expenses to participating providers for eligible residents. Awards from North Dakota’s opioid settlement fund also list recovery among the areas they support.

Health plans, including Medicaid, are built around treatment services. Ask the home directly before assuming any plan pays toward rent. For help paying for treatment itself, see state-funded rehab in North Dakota.

People referred by a treatment court or probation officer should ask their case manager whether a particular placement is acceptable. The page on court-ordered rehab in North Dakota explains how the courts route people to care.

What should you ask before moving into a sober home?

A short list of questions, asked before signing anything, prevents most surprises.

What are the house rules on curfew, guests, chores and meeting attendance?
How often is drug testing done, and who pays for it?
How long can residents stay?
Is the deposit refundable, and what is the discharge policy?
What happens after a return to use? Is discharge immediate, or is there a plan?
If a resident has to leave, where can they go that night?

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

Some North Dakota homes accept residents taking buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone, and some do not, so ask for the policy in writing. Residents in care at Suboxone clinics or methadone clinics in North Dakota can filter the listings for medication-friendly homes.

What rights do sober home residents have?

Federal fair housing law treats recovery from a substance use disorder as a disability, which protects people in recovery from housing discrimination. The protection does not cover current illegal drug use. A resident who believes a landlord, city or operator treated them unfairly because of their recovery can file a complaint with the federal fair housing office.

How do you find a sober home in North Dakota and stay safe there?

Every sober living home listed in North Dakota sits within 25 miles of a river, a median of 5.8 miles away, most often the Maple River. Hector International Airport in Fargo is the most common nearest airport, a median of 4.3 miles from the homes. The listings filter by gender, including women’s and men’s options. They also filter by medication policy, populations served, location and languages.

Overdose risk rises after time away from opioids, because tolerance drops and a return to use can be more dangerous than before. Ask whether the home keeps naloxone in shared areas and whether residents know how to use it. The Behavioral Health Division has offered free two-dose naloxone kits at (701) 328-8920. North Dakota Medicaid members have also been able to get over-the-counter naloxone at no cost from enrolled pharmacies. Recovery Talk, a peer support line at (701) 291-7901, answers around the clock.

For other recovery options, browse all North Dakota listings or the national sober living guide.