Welcome to Blue Bear Houses

Providing clean and safe sober living environments in Livingston County, Michigan.

Blue Bear Houses Sober Living

Core Philosophy:

• Rooted in the 12-Step program of Alcoholics Anonymous (AA).

• House meetings follow AA recovery literature and structure, with our Blue Bear flavor.

• Guests must Have a sponsor(s) or mentor(s) in their chosen recovery program(s).

Additional Recovery Practices

A variety of evidence-based, spiritual, and holistic practices are used by Blue Bear staff and guests. 

Guests are encouraged to keep an open mind (see The Set Aside Prayer) and find what works for them to support sobriety and a joyful life;

including but not limited to:

Clinical & Therapeutic Supports

• Substance Abuse Counseling

• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Psychiatry

• Medically Assisted Treatment (MAT)

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

• Recovery Coaching

Spiritual & Philosophical Practices

• The Bible and the Gospel of Jesus Christ

• Attending church or other spiritual communities

• Buddhist Eightfold Path and Four Noble Truths

Holistic Lifestyle & Wellness Practices

• Exercise and physical activity

• Hobbies and activities that bring joy

• Yoga, Meditation, cycling, running, skateboarding, snowboarding, etc.

Overall Goal

• Maintain sobriety

• Support long-term recovery

• Live a healthy, fulfilling, and joyful life

• Transition from a life of chaos, to a life of peace and serenity.

• Ready you for a new life of purpose, usefullness, and contentedness.