A furnished bed, a house that stays sober, and a job to get up for
Lake Orion Recovery House is a sober home for men in a quiet lake neighborhood, with a private deck overlooking the trees and a creek. A manager lives in the house, the rules are clear, there is regular drug testing, and everyone in the house is working on staying sober.
Men on Suboxone, Vivitrol or methadone are welcome here. Many sober homes turn them away. We don't.
This is a sober home, not a treatment center. There are no doctors or counselors on site. Residents keep seeing their own doctors and counselors.
Life in the house
The structure is the point: a steady routine is what carries people through the first ninety days.
- Up, bed made, room ready for the day
- Work, school, outpatient program or job search
- A recovery meeting, family time or the gym
- House meeting, chores and the weekly check-in
- Curfew on weeknights (later in stage 3)
The house
A fully renovated home with shared bedrooms, 3.5 bathrooms, a full kitchen and a walk-out lower level. Close to jobs and to meetings in Lake Orion, Oxford, Auburn Hills and Rochester.
- Furnished room with a nightstand and lockable storage
- Utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry and house supplies included
- Smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, and Narcan on every floor
What's in the house
Everything below is included in the $200 weekly fee.
Home movie theater
Big screen and surround sound for movie nights. Also where the weekly house meeting happens.
Home gym
Weights, a bench and a bike, right next to a shower. Exercise is one of the best tools in early recovery.
Recovery library
Recovery classics, daily readers and life-skills books to borrow.
Private deck
A big deck over the trees and a small creek, for morning coffee and quiet time.
Backyard grill
Weekend cookouts that bring the house together.
Shared computer
A computer and printer for job applications, school and court paperwork.
Laundry
Washers and dryers in the house, included in your fee.
Full kitchen
Your own labeled shelf in the fridge and pantry. Cook for yourself or with the house.
A quiet place to start the day
The main floor opens onto a large, private deck that looks out over tall trees and a small creek. It's the spot for morning coffee, a few minutes of quiet, or a one-on-one talk with a housemate.
Stock photo for mood only. Photos of the house are coming soon.
Three stages: more freedom as you make progress
You move to the next stage by meeting goals, not just by time passing.
First 30 days
Daily structure, earlier curfew, a sponsor or recovery coach, and a job or program within your first two weeks.
Steady work and recovery
Consistent employment, meetings every week, clean tests and rent paid on time. More evening freedom and overnight passes.
Giving back
Mentor newer residents, help run the house meeting, save for your next home. Eligible for the house manager role.
Know you're a fit? Reserve your bed now
If everything below is true for you, you can hold a bed today. Everyone still has a short phone interview, and if we're not the right fit you get your deposit back in full.
Check all six to reserve. Not sure about one? Apply below and we'll talk it through.
Hold your bed
Pick your move-in date and pay the $200 deposit online.
Quick interview
We call you within 24 hours to get to know you.
Confirmed or refunded
Approved: your bed is set. Not a fit: 100% of your deposit back.
How to move in
For men 18 and older, at least 7 days free of drugs and alcohol, who want structure.
Apply
Use the form below or email us. Referrals from treatment, courts and families are welcome, and so are self-referrals.
Phone interview
A 20-minute call within 24 hours to make sure the house fits what you need.
Reserve your bed
Pick a move-in date and pay a $200 refundable deposit.
Move in
Pay your first week, sign the residency agreement and meet the house.
Cost
One flat weekly fee covers your bed, utilities, Wi-Fi, laundry, house supplies, drug testing and the house manager. No hidden fees. You buy and cook your own food.
Insurance doesn't cover recovery housing. We're applying to be certified by Michigan's official sober-home association. Once certified, Michigan programs can help pay the weekly fee for residents who qualify. Ask us if you might qualify.
Help we connect you with
- Jobs: Michigan Works! and local employers
- Treatment: counseling and addiction-medicine doctors nearby
- Court: letters confirming you live here, for your probation officer or judge
- Benefits: help applying for food assistance and health insurance
- Recovery: meetings within a short drive, every day of the week
For referral partners
Treatment centers, case managers, probation officers and recovery coaches: you need a safe place to send people and someone who calls you back. We're lining up residents with discharge or release dates in early 2027.
Send referrals with the form below (choose "Treatment, court or case management professional") or email info@lakeorionrecovery.com.
Our commitments to you
- Reply within 2 hours on business days
- Interview within 24 hours of a referral
- Bed availability sent to your team every Monday
- We let you know when your client moves in, with their permission
- MAT accepted (Suboxone, Vivitrol, methadone), with locked storage and pill counts. Medication policy on request
For families
Coming home straight from treatment is one of the riskiest moments in recovery. A structured house gives your son, husband or brother time to build a routine, a job and a support network before the next step.
Research on recovery homes finds that men who stay at least six months do measurably better than those who leave early, so we plan with each resident for a stay of six to twelve months.
How families stay involved
- Visits on weekends in common areas
- A family cookout once a month, May through September
- Overnight passes home once he has earned them
- Updates on how he is doing, when he gives permission
- Help finding family support groups nearby
- A clear plan for what happens if there is a relapse
Questions people ask
Do I need to have finished rehab?
No. Many residents come from residential treatment, but you can also come from detox, outpatient care, jail or home, as long as you're at least 7 days sober and ready to follow the house rules.
Can I take Suboxone, methadone or Vivitrol?
Yes. Medication prescribed for addiction treatment is welcome. Before move-in we ask for a copy of the prescription and permission to confirm it with your prescriber. Medications stay in a locked box, and you take your own dose as prescribed. Selling or sharing medication means immediate discharge.
What about other prescriptions?
Regular prescriptions are fine and stored locked. Benzodiazepines, stimulants and opioid pain medicine are reviewed case by case before move-in.
How long can I stay?
There's no fixed limit. Most men stay six to twelve months, and we help you plan your next home before you leave.
What happens if someone relapses?
Safety comes first. A resident who uses must leave the house, and we help connect him to detox or treatment and talk with him about returning later. The full policy is in our resident handbook.
Can I have my car and my phone?
Yes. Cars are welcome with a valid license and insurance, and phones are yours to keep.
Are visitors allowed?
Yes, in common areas during set hours. No overnight guests. Families are also invited to a cookout once a month, May through September.
Can residents stay overnight with family?
Yes, after the first 30 days. Overnight passes are approved by the house manager, and a drug test is done on return.
Is the house certified?
Not yet. We're following the national quality standards for sober homes and will apply to Michigan's official sober-home association after our first 30 days open, which is when they allow it.
Do you take insurance?
No. Recovery housing isn't covered by health insurance. Fees are paid by residents, families, or eligible assistance programs.
Apply or join the list
Tell us a little about yourself or the person you're referring. We'll reply within one business day and set up a phone interview.
Or email info@lakeorionrecovery.com. Please don't include medical details in a first message.