Built on community, accountability, and a shared commitment to staying well. Where you live alongside others who truly understand the journey.
Solas is the Irish word for light. We believe that's what recovery gives back, and that it's easier to find when you're surrounded by men who are searching for the same thing.
Recovery doesn't end when treatment does. Most men leave rehab motivated to stay sober, only to discover how difficult it is to return to daily life, work, and relationships all at once, without the structure that helped them get well in the first place.
A sober living home like Solas bridges that gap. It's a structured, substance-free residence where men in early recovery live together, hold each other accountable, and rebuild their lives with the support of others who understand exactly what they're going through.
Solas is not a treatment center, and we don't provide clinical care. We are a home for men who have completed treatment and are ready to do the next part of the work: staying sober in the real world, one day at a time, alongside people who are doing the same.
Sober living done right is more than a bed and a curfew. Every aspect of life at Solas is structured to strengthen your recovery, rebuild your independence, and surround you with men who are doing the same.
Day to day, life at Solas balances structure with independence. Residents work, attend meetings, and carry real responsibility, both for themselves and for the house.
Solas is run day to day by Devin Refice, who has spent over a decade in recovery housing leadership. Devin served as lead house manager at Serenity Transitional Living in New York City, then spent six and a half years at Avenues Recovery, first as a house manager and behavioral health technician and later as Director of Housing, before serving three years as a Director at Junction House. He brings that experience directly into how Solas is run.
"We built Solas around what we wished existed when we needed it most: a home where the standard was real recovery, not just a roof and a curfew. Every man who walks through our door is surrounded by people who understand exactly what he's going through, because they're doing the same work, every single day.
Everything you need to know about living at Solas, whether you're considering it for yourself, asking on behalf of someone you love, or referring a client.
Solas is for men who have completed a primary treatment program and are committed to their recovery. We welcome men at any stage of early sobriety, whether you're coming directly from residential treatment, a PHP, or an IOP. What matters most is your willingness to work a program, live accountably, and be an active member of the house community.
Active participation in a 12-step program is a condition of residency at Solas. This means having a sponsor, attending a home group regularly, and actively working through the steps. We believe the 12-step fellowship, the connections, the accountability, and the spiritual work, is one of the most powerful forces in long-term recovery, and our house culture reflects that.
There is no set maximum length of stay. It depends on your progress and goals. As a general guide, 3 to 6 months helps build stronger habits and independence, while 6 to 12 months or longer is often right for those who want additional structure and relapse protection. Most residents stay between 6 and 18 months, reviewed together along the way. We genuinely encourage longer stays. Recovery takes the time it takes.
Solas is an independently operated sober living home. We are not affiliated with any treatment center or clinical program, though we maintain collaborative relationships with treatment providers throughout the region and welcome referrals from clinicians, counselors, and case managers.
Residents are expected to maintain complete abstinence from all substances, attend weekly house meetings, work actively with a sponsor, attend a home group, contribute to household responsibilities, and maintain employment or a structured daytime commitment. Random drug screening is conducted. Full house expectations are provided during the admissions process.
Weekly fees cover rent, utilities, and access to all house programming and support. Pricing is discussed during your admissions consultation. We are transparent about our rates and are happy to talk through the financial realities of early recovery with you or your family.
Reach out via the contact form below or call us directly. For referrals from treatment professionals, we aim to respond within a few hours. For prospective residents and families, we'll schedule a brief call to understand where you are in your recovery, answer any questions, and determine whether Solas is the right fit.
Whether you're a man considering his next step in recovery, a family member looking for answers, or a clinician making a referral, we're here.