Our Sober Living Program in Austin, TX
ACTS Recovery Homes is not just a place to stay while you get sober. It is a structured program built around six pillars that give residents what early recovery actually needs: a clear daily structure, a 12-Step foundation, genuine peer accountability, employment support, life skills development, and a path toward independent living. Every one of our five homes in Austin, TX, runs on the same program. Call us anytime at (512) 900-5711.
We have been running this program since December 2007. What we know after nearly two decades is that sobriety does not happen in isolation. It happens when the right structure, the right community, and the right daily habits come together. That is what ACTS is built to provide.
The Six Pillars of the ACTS Program
The ACTS program is not a checklist. It is a way of life that residents build into their daily habits from the moment they arrive. Every pillar reinforces the others. Employment accountability reinforces structure. Structure reinforces sobriety. Sobriety opens up every door that addiction had closed.
1. Structured Daily Living
Structure is not optional at ACTS. Every resident at every one of our five Austin TX homes operates within the same daily framework: curfew, house meetings, shared responsibilities, and a schedule that puts sobriety at the center of every day.
Curfew is in effect for all residents. House meetings happen regularly and keep the community honest. Every resident contributes to maintaining the household. These are not arbitrary rules. They are the conditions on which early recovery depends, and they work because everyone in the house is held to them equally.
- Curfew enforced for all residents
- Regular house meetings at every location
- Shared household responsibilities
- Random drug and alcohol screenings
- Consistent enforcement across all five homes
2. The 12-Step Foundation
The 12-Step program is at the center of everything at ACTS. Not as an optional add-on, but as the foundation of daily life. Meeting attendance, finding a sponsor, and working through the steps are requirements for every resident at every location.
Austin has one of the strongest AA and NA communities in Texas. Every ACTS home is positioned to put residents within reach of that community from day one. Many residents find their home group within the first week of arrival, and those connections often become the most lasting part of their time here.
The steps do more than keep people sober. They change the way people think, the way they relate to others, and the way they show up in the world. That change is the whole point of the ACTS program.
3. Peer Accountability and Community
Accountability at ACTS is not top-down. It is built into the community itself. Every resident holds the people around them to the same standard they hold themselves to. That mutual accountability is enforced by random drug screenings, by curfew, by house meetings, and by the daily reality of living with people who are all in the same fight.
The residents who thrive at ACTS are the ones who invest in the community around them. They show up for their housemates. They speak honestly at house meetings. They build the kind of trust that takes time and shows up when it matters. That community is one of the most valuable aspects of ACTS, and it cannot be replicated anywhere else.
4. Employment Support
Every resident at ACTS is expected to be working or actively seeking employment. This is a requirement, not a suggestion, and it is one of the most important elements of the program.
We do not see employment as separate from recovery. Having a reason to get up in the morning, a routine that structures the day, and the self-respect that comes from earning your own way are all part of becoming the person that sobriety makes possible.
Several of our Austin, TX homes sit close to a wide range of employers across retail, food service, hospitality, and light industrial sectors, making employment a realistic goal from day one. For residents who need support with resume writing or job searching, the house community is a resource. For residents who need accountability around their job search, the program provides it.
5. Life Skills Development
Sobriety gives you your life back. Life skills help you build the life you want to live. Residents at ACTS are encouraged to pursue GED programs, vocational training, community college enrollment, and any educational path that aligns with their goals.
Financial literacy and responsible budgeting are part of life at ACTS as well. Learning to manage money, plan, and live within a budget are skills that most residents need to build or rebuild. The structure of the ACTS program creates the conditions where that kind of personal development becomes possible.
Many residents use their time at ACTS to lay the groundwork for a future they could not have imagined when they arrived. That is what nearly two decades of running this program have shown us.
6. Transitional Support and Family Communication
The goal at ACTS has never been to keep residents in sober living indefinitely. The goal is to prepare them for life on the other side. Transitional planning is part of the program from the beginning. Residents work toward building the employment, financial stability, and community connections they need to successfully transition to independent living.
ACTS also welcomes family communication throughout the recovery process. We know that addiction affects entire families, and that healing often requires the people who love the resident to be part of the picture. Mike Archer works directly with residents and their families to keep communication open, honest, and constructive.
When a resident is ready to transition out of sober living, we help connect them with outpatient support services and the recovery community connections that will carry them forward. The relationship with ACTS does not end when someone moves out.
Who the ACTS Program Is Built For
The ACTS program is built for the person who is serious about their recovery and willing to commit to the structure that makes it work. They may be coming out of treatment, transitioning out of a difficult period, or simply ready to make a change.
They do not have to have everything figured out when they arrive. They need to be ready to show up, be held accountable, and invest in the community around them. That is the starting point. The program builds everything else from there.
We offer separate programs for men and women across our five Austin, TX homes, with specific communities built around each group.
Five Homes, One Program
Every one of our five homes runs the same program. The expectations are the same. The 12-Step foundation is the same. The employment requirement, the drug testing, the curfew, and the house meetings are all consistent across every ACTS location in Austin, TX.
What is different is the community. Each house has its own culture, its own tight-knit group of people, and its own daily rhythm. Our locations across Austin TX, serve different parts of the city.
- Collinfield Sober Living Home – Our original home since 2007, serves men and women.
- Pointer Sober Living Home – Structured sober living in Austin, TX.
- Aspen Sober Living Home – Tight accountability community.
- Meadows Sober Living Home – Austin, TX. Next door to our women’s home.
- Meadows Women’s Sober Living Home – Austin, TX. Our dedicated women ‘s-only home.
How to Get Started
If what you have read on this page sounds like what you or someone you love needs, the next step is a phone call. Call us at (512) 900-5711 anytime, day or night. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, with no obligation when you reach out.
You can also learn more about how admissions work or read more about ACTS Recovery Homes and the mission that has driven us since 2007.
Frequently Asked Questions About Our Program
What does the ACTS sober living program include?
The ACTS program is built on six pillars: structured daily living with curfew and house meetings, the 12-Step recovery program, peer accountability including random drug testing, employment support, life skills development, and transitional planning for independent living.
Is the 12-Step program mandatory at ACTS?
Yes. The 12-Step program is the foundation of everything at ACTS. Meeting attendance, getting a sponsor, and working the steps are requirements for all residents at all five Austin, TX, locations. Learn more on our 12-Step program page.
Does ACTS help residents find employment?
ACTS requires all residents to be working or actively seeking employment. Our Austin, TX homes sit close to a wide range of employers, and we hold residents accountable to that expectation as a core part of the program.
What life skills does ACTS support?
GED programs, vocational training, financial literacy, budgeting, and educational paths that support long-term independence. Life skills development is a core part of the ACTS program.
How does ACTS support family members of residents?
ACTS welcomes family communication and supports families who want to stay connected with their loved one’s recovery. Mike Archer works directly with residents and their families throughout the process.
Does ACTS help residents transition to independent living?
Yes. Transitional planning is part of the program. We work with residents to build the stability, employment, and community connections they need to transition to independent living. The goal has always been long-term sobriety, not just a temporary roof. Learn more on our admissions page.