Two nonprofit sober living houses in Seaside: Elm House for single men and Sonoma House for single women, for people who have completed residential treatment.
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Monterey County · California
Sober living homes
in Salinas.
Every sober living home in Salinas and Monterey County, in one place. See rent, beds, house rules and what's within walking distance, then call the house directly. Free to browse and free to list.
Thinking of opening a home of your own? Start with the SLE Startup Guide →
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Sober living homes in Salinas
4 homes
Men's sober living environment in Salinas run by the nonprofit Sun Street Centers, which also has houses in King City and Hollister.
Men only
Independent men's sober living based in Monterey and serving the Tri-County area.
Men only
Nonprofit women's sober living on the Monterey Peninsula with room for up to seven residents.
Women only
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Where the sober living homes are
Sober Salinas lists 4 sober living homes in Salinas and nearby Monterey County communities, 1 of them in Salinas itself. 3 listings serve men, 2 serve women. Most homes quote rent by phone, so call to ask about current rates.
Sober living in Salinas: what to expect
A sober living home (also called a sober living environment, or SLE) is a shared, alcohol- and drug-free house for people in recovery. In Salinas and the rest of Monterey County (Monterey, Seaside, Marina, Castroville, Gonzales, Watsonville and Hollister), most homes are ordinary houses in residential neighborhoods run by an operator or a live-in house manager. Residents pay rent, usually between $800 and $1,600 a month, follow house rules (curfew, chores, meetings, drug testing) and support one another. There is no clinical treatment on site, which is why California does not license sober living homes the way it licenses treatment facilities.
Every listing on Sober Salinas shows the things people actually ask about: monthly rent, number of beds, whether the house is men's, women's or co-ed, the house rules, whether residents on medication-assisted treatment (methadone, buprenorphine or naltrexone) are accepted, and a direct phone number for the house. There are no referral fees in either direction.
If you need a bed today or are still in active use, start with treatment first. Monterey County's substance use access line is Monterey County Behavioral Health — (888) 258-6029 · 24/7 access line. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) is free, confidential and open around the clock. More local and national resources →
Questions people ask about sober living in Salinas
What is a sober living home?
A sober living environment (SLE) is a shared, drug- and alcohol-free house for people in recovery. Residents pay rent, follow house rules (curfews, chores, meetings, drug testing) and support each other. It is not a treatment facility — there is no clinical care on site.
How much does sober living cost in Salinas?
Most homes in the area charge somewhere between $800 and $1,600 per month, usually including utilities and sometimes food. Many require the first month up front; some accept partial payments or scholarships.
Do I need to be in treatment to move in?
It depends on the house. Some require you to be enrolled in outpatient treatment or attending meetings; others just require sobriety and a commitment to the house rules. Check each listing.
Do sober living homes accept MAT (methadone, Suboxone, Vivitrol)?
Some do, some don't. Every listing on this site shows whether the house accepts residents on medication-assisted treatment. Use the MAT filter to narrow it down.
How do I get my house listed?
Listing is free. Fill out the form on the List Your Home page and we will review and post it, usually within a few days.
I want to open a sober living home. Where do I start?
Start with the SLE Startup Guide — it walks through California licensing exemptions, zoning and fair-housing protections, house rules, resident agreements, insurance, pricing and how to get referrals, in order. Then list your home here for free once you're open.