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10 Best Sober Living Homes in Chicago, IL (2026)

We list 23 sober living homes in Chicago, IL, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data. Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 23Treatment facilities
  • 1Offer detox
  • 15Inpatient / residential
  • 17Accept Medicaid

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

Top 10 sober living homes in Chicago, IL

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Alpharus Health – Chicago Independence

    Chicago, IL

    8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
    4.2Google141 reviews

    Best for: Detox and residential careJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, residential care, PHP, and IOP; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  2. Healthcare Alternative Systems Inc – St Leonards

    Chicago, IL

    8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
    4.9Google27 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  3. Harbor Light Alcoholism and Drug – Dependence Services

    Chicago, IL

    7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
    4.7Google14 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  4. Bridging the Tys to Jordan Inc

    Chicago, IL

    7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
    4.3Google19 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, PHP, IOP, and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. Habilitative Systems Inc – Tabitha House

    Chicago, IL

    7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
    4.3Google7 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers residential care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts Medicaid, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  6. Rosecrance Inc – Lakeview Recovery Home

    Chicago, IL

    6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10

    Best for: Residential treatmentJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers residential care and MAT; accepts private insurance and self-pay.

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  7. LSSI – Kenmore Addiction Treatment Center

    Chicago, IL

    6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
    3.2Google38 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatmentCOA

    Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  8. Maryville Saint Monica/FBHC – Monica Recovery Home

    Chicago, IL

    6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
    4.5Google6 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCOA

    Why it made our list: COA accredited; offers IOP and outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and self-pay.

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  9. Hardin House

    Chicago, IL

    6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
    3.1Google14 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

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  10. Henrys Sober Living House

    Chicago, IL

    6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
    3.2Google9 reviews

    Best for: Residential treatment

    Why it made our list: Offers residential care, outpatient care, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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All sober living homes in Chicago, IL

8.6ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.6 out of 10
4.2Google141 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • +7 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

8.0ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.0 out of 10
4.9Google27 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.9GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.9 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Private insurance · Self-pay · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Bridging the Tys to Jordan Inc

Chicago, IL 60637

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
4.3Google19 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Bridging the Tys to Jordan Inc

Chicago, IL 60637

7.3Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.3 out of 10
4.3Google19 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Hospital Inpatient
  • Partial Hospitalization
  • +6 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.2Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.2 out of 10
4.3Google7 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.7Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.7 out of 10
4.7Google14 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.7Google3 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
4.4Google27 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
3.2Google38 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +4 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Hardin House

Chicago, IL 60619

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.1Google14 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Henrys Sober Living House

Chicago, IL 60619

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
3.2Google9 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

A Safe Haven

Chicago, IL 60608

5.4FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.4 out of 10
2.9Google123 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
4.5Google6 reviews

COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
4.4Google58 reviews
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Turn Around House NFP

Chicago, IL 60643

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
Setting
Inpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Yana House

Chicago, IL 60621

5.2FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.2 out of 10
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Self-pay · Sliding scale · State-funded

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

A Safe Haven

Chicago, IL 60649

5.5FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.5 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

A Safe Haven

Chicago, IL 60645

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
3.5Google6 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10

COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Oxford House Beverly Station

Chicago, IL 60643

Setting
—
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Oxford House Rizzo

Chicago, IL 60644

Setting
—
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Oxford House Windy City

Chicago, IL 60634

Setting
—
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing

Payment accepted

Self-pay

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

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Frequently asked questions

How many sober living homes are in Chicago, IL?

We list 23 sober living homes in Chicago, IL, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

How do I choose the right program?

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.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

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.