We list 101 sober living homes in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Mobile (16), Montgomery (15), and Huntsville (11). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.
Sober Living / Transitional Housing: the basics
A sober living home, also called a recovery residence, is a shared, substance-free house where people in recovery live together and support each other. Residents pay rent, follow house rules and often attend outpatient treatment or support meetings. Sober living is not treatment itself, but it gives you a stable place to practice recovery skills. Search below to find sober living homes near you. Read the full guide →
2026 rankings
Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank
Best for: Veterans (VA care)Joint Commission
Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.
Best for: Residential treatment
Why it made our list: Offers residential care and dual diagnosis care; accepts self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatment
Why it made our list: Offers residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts self-pay and sliding-scale fees.
Best for: Residential treatment
Why it made our list: Offers residential care; accepts self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatment
Why it made our list: Offers residential care and dual diagnosis care; accepts self-pay.
Best for: Residential treatment
Why it made our list: Offers residential care.
Birmingham, AL 35210
Joint Commission accredited
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more
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Anniston, AL 36201
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · State-funded
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Gadsden, AL 35904
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Cullman, AL 35055
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Alexander City, AL 35010
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay · State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Talladega, AL 35160
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Levels of care
Payment accepted
State-funded
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Decatur, AL 35601
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Phenix City, AL 36870
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Hoover, AL 35216
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Huntsville, AL 35803
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Auburn, AL 36830
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36693
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Montgomery, AL 36111
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Birmingham, AL 35215
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35404
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36695
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36693
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Montgomery, AL 36104
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Athens, AL 35611
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Phenix City, AL 36870
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Mobile, AL 36693
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Meridianville, AL 35759
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Dothan, AL 36303
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Decatur, AL 35603
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Montgomery, AL 36109
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
Dothan, AL 36303
Levels of care
Payment accepted
Self-pay
“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.
We list 101 sober living homes in Alabama, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).
The most listings are in Mobile (16), Montgomery (15), and Huntsville (11).
Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.
Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.
Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.
