Sober Living AmericaReviews of soberlivingamerica.org

★☆☆☆☆ — Don't Confuse Their Mission Statement With Their Motives Sober Living of America presents itself as an organization dedicated to helping people overcome addiction and rebuild their lives. My experience left me feeling that the reality was very different from what they wanted me to believe. I felt lied to, manipulated, and taken advantage of at a time when I was genuinely trying to get my life back on track. They gave me the impression that they were there to help people who were struggling, but my experience made me question whether their residents' well-being was ever the priority. There's something especially wrong with an organization that builds its reputation around helping vulnerable people if those same people end up feeling exploited by the very system they trusted for support. People seeking recovery need honesty, compassion, and a real opportunity to get back on their feet—not to feel like they're being used for someone else's benefit. If you're considering Sober Living of America, do your homework before you commit. Don't rely solely on their promises or the image they present. Research independent reviews, ask direct questions about their policies and financial obligations, and make sure you understand exactly what you're signing up for. People fighting to rebuild their lives deserve better than empty promises. Recovery should be about helping people become independent and successful, not leaving them feeling more exploited and disillusioned than when they arrived. Salvatore 👎

Sober living gave me exactly what I needed. Structure, accountability and people who genuinely care. Director Danielle leads the program with heart. She pushes you because she believes in you and that made the difference for me.if you are serious about your recovery, I can't recommend SLA enough With regards, Parks Scott

I came to SLA almost 5 yrs ago it gave me hope that I didnt believe i deserved! Sla put in an apartment with roommates that had the same problem i did. I needed and wanted change from the shame and guilt I had carried for so many years so I took there suggestions and attended big boog studies and spiritual meetings on property i went to AA meetings when they gladly took us to !They said get a sponsor and work the steps and i did they helped get a job and i went to work everyday i learned how to function as an honest human being instead of what I did in my past! I started walking with my head held high instead of staring at the ground in shame! I learned that god will forgive if you ask i learned to forgive myself !! My life got better on the inside ! It's not hard to be held accountable its easy we as addicts make it hard! I was taught to let go and let God take control ! Best thing that ever happened to me!

I have been a guest at Sober Living America Dallas for quite some time.I was in a really bad place, deep in my addiction when I found the organization.SLA welcomed me in with no money and the clothes on my back.I worked the program they have in place for helping people come to grips with their addiction.SLA gave me a place to live,helped me find employment and provided transportation to and from work and AA meetings.As with any program someone enters the desire to get sober has to come from you.SLA has given me every opportunity to get my life on track.I am truly grateful for the program they offer.I would recommend SLA to anyone who is truly invested in their recovery.

If I could give this place no stars I will. This place will lie about everything to just get you in the door. Firstly I was told I would have transportation to and from work, that was a lie. Secondly they invade your privacy so much it’s sad. I couldn’t pay rent because I had to get rides back and forth to work do you know these people made me pull up my accounts to make sure I was not lying and my account was in the negative so that was embarrassing and degrading. Third we deep clean every sunday which is cool. They made us clean all of the cabinets it was food that expired from 2023, TWENTY TWENTY THREE which means these items were purchased or brung into the home in 2022. For them to be “faith-based” all they worry about is money and that’s not of God. It’s over priced, $300 a week, that’s $1200 a month and nothing is supplied. not even toilet paper. This is the worst place to ever come to. I would not recommend I would actually recommend to run very very fast and far from this place.

Mind you there is so much bad in-between the walls that I use to work for. I want to begin by acknowledging that there are genuinely good people within SLA. I have met employees, staff members, directors, and residents who sincerely care about recovery and who have made a positive difference in people's lives. I will always recognize and appreciate those individuals. However, my experiences—particularly toward the end of 2025 and throughout 2026—have left me deeply concerned about certain aspects of the organization, especially professionalism, leadership, communication, and the balance between financial considerations and the organization's stated recovery mission. Over the years, I personally witnessed situations where residents who were already struggling financially were unable to remain in the program because they could not meet financial obligations. In some circumstances, leaving the program appeared to leave individuals with very limited options and, potentially, nowhere stable to go. From my perspective, that raises serious questions about how recovery organizations should balance financial sustainability with their responsibility to vulnerable individuals who are actively trying to rebuild their lives. I was terminated from employment following an allegation that I had taken another individual's wallet. My understanding later became that the item in question was actually an identification card. Regardless of the circumstances, the accusation had serious consequences for my employment and my relationship with the organization. At the time, I was also under the understanding that I remained connected to the program and was working toward obtaining employment, with the expectation that SLA would provide assistance in that process. From my perspective, that assistance did not materialize in the manner I had been led to believe it would. I subsequently filed for unemployment benefits. Following that decision, I felt that certain individuals within leadership became distant and unresponsive toward me. I perceived the situation as though I was being excluded or professionally blackballed. I cannot speak to anyone else's intentions, and I will not claim something I cannot prove. I never got it because they lied . The reginal director. At one point, I also began questioning whether race may have played a role in how I was treated. Again, I recognize the difference between an experience that raises a concern and evidence that establishes someone's motive. I am sharing my perception—not presenting an accusation as an established fact. My purpose in saying this is not revenge, retaliation, or an attempt to discredit everyone associated with SLA. Quite the opposite. I believe recovery housing is extremely important, and I know firsthand that structured sober living can save lives. That is precisely why I believe accountability matters. Organizations that serve people in recovery should be held to high standards of professionalism, transparency, fairness, compassion, and integrity. Residents and employees deserve to be treated with dignity, particularly when they are already navigating some of the most difficult periods of their lives. I am grateful for the people who genuinely helped me during my time with SLA. I am also grateful for the lessons I learned—even the difficult ones. But gratitude does not require silence. I can appreciate the good while still being honest about what I believe needs to improve. My intention is simply to share my experience, encourage accountability, and hopefully remind anyone involved in recovery services that the people being served must remain at the center of the mission. I simply believe that when something matters, we should have the courage to speak about it honestly—and the maturity to do so responsibly.This version keeps the seriousness and weight of what happened without making claims about individuals that could distract from your actual experiences. Bad place to go... period...

I have been in SLA for 21 months the new director Levi is implementing the structure and SLA guide lines is doing a stand up job performance and guest service Oliver as well the driver Timothy as well getting the clients to and from their job tickets as well as church..thank our regional director Scott Rainey is a man of God many of us could take notes from and implement his walk in soberty to help our lives so when we leave SLA we are able to help our family and love ones .. James Fletcher a recovery addict and child of Christ.

I was drunk, homeless, living in my car. I had destroyed my own life with drinking and isolating. Someone gave me a phone number and I called it. The man on the other end asked me if I was serious and would I go to ant lengths to achieve sobriety. I said yes. Not knowing what I was getting myself into. When I arrived at the campus the staff were extremely welcoming, the service I received was first class, their ethics were beyond reproach. The apartment I was put in was way cleaner than I thought a sober house would be like. Everyone was so friendly. SLA helped me find a job, taught me how to pay my bills, learn the difference between a want and a need. Most important, everyone helped keep me sober. I recommend SLA for anyone looking for some help.