Sober living scholarships
By Robby Patrick, President and Founder, The Blackburn Foundation. Published . Updated .
Help paying for sober living. The Blackburn Foundation, a Los Angeles 501(c)(3), awards treatment scholarships that can help pay for sober living and transitional housing when a person in recovery cannot afford it. Every scholarship is decided case by case, and scholarships are open to people across the United States. Call (888) 305-5422.
What is sober living?
Sober living, also called a recovery residence, is a substance-free home where people in recovery live together and support each other, often during or after treatment. SAMHSA calls recovery housing a key support strategy in achieving and sustaining recovery. See levels of care, explained for plain definitions of every level of care.
Can a scholarship pay for sober living?
It can. Sober living and transitional housing are on the list of care a Blackburn Foundation scholarship can help pay for. Depending on need, a scholarship can also help pay for:
- Intervention
- Detox
- Residential treatment
- Intensive outpatient treatment
- Sober living and transitional housing
- Therapy and psychiatry
- Mentoring and spiritual counseling
- Aftercare
Every scholarship is decided case by case, and submitting an application does not guarantee one.
Who can apply?
- People living with addiction or co-occurring mental health conditions who are ready to start or continue treatment.
- People without insurance, or whose coverage has ended before their care is done.
- Families who have done everything they can and need a partner.
- Clinicians, interventionists and case managers who have a client ready for care and no way to fund it.
The Foundation is based in Los Angeles, and scholarships are open to people across the United States, not only in Los Angeles.
How do you apply for a sober living scholarship?
- Apply or refer. Fill out the online application or call (888) 305-5422. You can apply for yourself, for someone you love, or for a client.
- A conversation. Our team learns what is needed and what is already in place.
- A plan. We look at the level of care that fits, and work with you and the treatment team to build it.
The online application has 7 short sections and takes about 20 to 30 minutes. If you have them, have your last 2 pay stubs and a recent bank statement ready to attach. You can also send them later. Application information is private and encrypted, and it is used only to review the application. See our Privacy Policy.
Other ways to pay for care
A scholarship works best alongside every other option. Read how to pay for addiction treatment for insurance, Medicaid, and free and low-cost programs, help paying for rehab in Los Angeles for local options, drug rehab scholarships for other scholarship programs, and what a treatment scholarship is. Choosing a home or program? Start with our questions to ask a treatment program.
If this is an emergency.
A scholarship takes time. If you or someone near you is in danger now, call 911. For a mental health or substance use crisis, call or text 988, the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or chat at 988lifeline.org. It is free, confidential and open 24 hours a day.
This page is general information, not medical, legal or financial advice. How we write and source our guides: Editorial Policy.
Sources
- SAMHSA, Best Practices for Recovery Housing.
- 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, 988lifeline.org.
Questions
Can a treatment scholarship help pay for sober living?
Yes, it can. Sober living and transitional housing are on the list of care a Blackburn Foundation scholarship can help pay for, decided case by case.
Are there sober living scholarships in Los Angeles?
Yes. The Blackburn Foundation, based in Los Angeles, awards treatment scholarships that can help pay for sober living and transitional housing, decided case by case. Apply online or call (888) 305-5422.
Do I have to live in Los Angeles?
No. The Foundation is based in Los Angeles, and scholarships are open to people across the United States.
Can I apply for someone else?
Yes. Family members can apply for someone they love, and clinicians, interventionists and case managers can refer a client.
Does applying guarantee a scholarship?
No. Every scholarship is decided case by case, and submitting an application does not guarantee one.
How long does the application take?
About 20 to 30 minutes, in 7 short sections. Start the application.
Is my information private?
Yes. Application information is private and encrypted, and it is used only to review the application.