For parents, wives and siblings
Helping someone you love into sober living
If you’re reading this for a son, husband or brother, you’ve probably been carrying a lot. This page explains what sober living is, what it costs and how to help him take the next step.
What sober living is
A shared, alcohol- and drug-free home where men in recovery pay rent, follow house rules and support each other. At Overcomers, that includes church on Sunday, Disciple Me on Tuesday, a house Bible study, drug testing and a written plan for his life.
It is not a treatment center. Many men come to us after treatment, and some come straight from a hard season at home.
What it costs
Rent is $135 a week, plus a one-time $75 move-in fee. See what rent includes. Family members can pay the weekly invoice online.
What you’ll hear from us
Once he moves in, we can share updates with you only if he signs a release of information. That rule protects every man in our homes, including yours.
Overcomers is zero-tolerance. If he relapses, his stay ends, and we connect him with detox, treatment, family or other housing. We don’t put men on the street.
How to talk with him about it
- Pick a calm moment. Not during a crisis, and not when he’s been using.
- Start with what you’ve seen and how you feel. “I’ve noticed you missed work twice this week, and I’m scared” lands better than a label.
- Offer one clear next step. Show him this page, or offer to sit with him while he calls us.
- Hold your boundaries with love. It’s OK to say what you will and won’t keep doing.
- Take care of yourself too. Family groups like Al-Anon and Celebrate Recovery are there for you.
Talk to a house manager
Family questions
Can my family pay my rent?
Yes. Family members can pay the weekly invoice online with a card or a bank account.
Do I have to be a Christian to live here?
Men of any background can apply. Overcomers is a Christ-centered program, so every resident attends Sunday service and Tuesday Disciple Me at The Good Fight Church each week, along with the house Bible study.
Will you tell me how my son or husband is doing?
Only if he signs a release of information. Without one, we can’t confirm whether someone lives with us. That rule protects every man in our homes.