Background Statement
Sobriety House was founded in 1967 and began as a mission to provide a low-cost, dignified setting for individuals seeking recovery from alcoholism. The founder was driven by a desire to address the widespread harm caused by addiction, offering a safe home, access to Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) meetings, counseling, job support, and a compassionate community.
In 1978, Sobriety House expanded its capacity to include female clients by acquiring the independent program Stepping Stone, increasing its capacity from 36 to 50 clients.
Nearly a decade later, Sobriety House received two additional houses, adjacent to its original property on Acoma Street, through a donation. Later that year, the organization acquired an apartment building in Denver, providing graduates of the program with sober living accommodations for up to nine months.
In 2007, Sobriety House merged with the Phoenix Concept, further expanding its services. Though the Phoenix Concept building has since been sold, Sobriety House has continued to grow and improve its capacity to serve those in need.
In April 2024, Sobriety House opened a new property in Lakewood, and by mid-2025, the organization expanded its main campus with the purchase of an additional property on Acoma Street. These expansions allow Sobriety House to serve more people, a crucial need as the demand for addiction recovery services is greater than ever.