Location: Yale and Buckley 80013
Welcome to Truth House
Finding sobriety is never easy. For most of us, the biggest battles are the ones we fight inside ourselves, but the outside world can make recovery just as challenging. That’s why Truth House matters so much. It’s a safe haven where struggles, emotions, and challenges are understood, because everyone here has either walked that path or is walking it right now.
Truth House is built on structure and accountability, with a program that, if worked and given a true chance, can guide residents toward peace, strength, and the fulfilling life sobriety has to offer. In early recovery, accountability is everything. Meetings, sponsors, and even a coach are important, but sometimes they aren’t enough on their own. What makes the difference is being surrounded by people who understand, encourage, and walk beside you in the journey.
The name “Truth House” says it all. Sobriety requires honesty, with us and with others. When we live in truth, friendships form, love and understanding grow, and the strength of the group carries us through the hardest moments. Here, there is laughter and there are tears; there are the smells of meals shared together in the kitchen; there is the warmth of welcoming friends from other houses; and there is always the reminder that no one has to face recovery alone.
Truth House is more than just a sober living home, it is a community where honesty builds trust, support fuels growth, and sisterhood gives us the courage to keep moving forward.
Some of my fondest memories in truth house have been formed in the simplest of times. Sitting on the couch and talking about the things life has thrown my way and how I have survived. Or laughing about nonsense and sharing in the joy of simply being alive, and finally able to appreciate that simple fact. Hosting guests from other houses, or being hosted at other houses, and sharing in the joy of a social sober life. Listening to others tell their story, even when I don’t have any advice to offer or words of wisdom to share. Because no one in Truth house is expected to have it all figured out, it’s safe to simply be in the process of figuring it out, and all any of us are ever asked to offer is our understanding and a willingness to accept others as they figure out what it means to them. Acceptance is often difficult for many of us to find, whether you’re in recovery or not. But anyone bold enough to live their truth has always been accepted at Truth house. We have come from many different walks of life, identified in so many different ways, and often had such an insane mix of personalities that it was a wonder that we were able to make it work at all. But that diversity is also what makes it so beautiful. And having a place where anyone can feel at home, and be safe to live and express their truth makes it not only a wonderful place to learn to live a sober life, but a beautiful place to simply call home.
While it’s not meant to be a permanent living situation, at Truth house we all develop the life skills and tools necessary to transition to permanent housing successfully. We find a community of people who share in our struggles, as well as resources and outlets for social activities that won’t threaten our commitment to change. And we develop lifelong friendships with people who have seen our struggles and whom we have seen struggle. Because it’s the understanding and acceptance of all aspects of ourselves that forms the foundation for living in your Truth.
You Must Meet These Criteria
18+ in age.
Mentally and physically able to work. Also, volunteer, or go to school.
Able to meet the costs of housing. In addition to personal needs.
Must provide a clean UA and BA drug screening upon entry into the program.
Is not prescribed any medications that are considered controlled substances (ie. Ambien, Adderall, Xanax, etc.).
Willing and motivated to maintain participation within the sober living community.
Also, willing and motivated to participate actively in a 12-step program.
In addition, committed to participating fully in the Aurora Sober Living Program.
