What Sobriety House does

Sobriety House, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1967 in Denver, Colorado, and recognized as the state's oldest licensed substance use disorder treatment center. The organization delivers an extensive continuum of care consisting of three core service lines: residential treatment (inpatient, 24/7), outpatient services (traditional and intensive, with tele-health delivery), and sober living (transitional housing). Treatment is rooted in the 12-step model combined with evidence-based therapeutic practices including Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). Masters-level and licensed counselors deliver care in small client-to-counselor ratios, and nearly 80% of staff are themselves in recovery, providing authentic peer support. The technology stack is operationally modest (Squarespace website, Mailchimp email, tele-health video) with no proprietary AI/ML or platform technology components.

The organization prioritizes serving specific populations: pregnant women (including those who use drugs by injection), women with dependent children, persons who use drugs by injection, involuntarily committed individuals, and veterans, alongside the general adult population. Approximately 90% of clients access treatment via Health First Colorado (Medicaid), with private-pay residential treatment priced at $6,500 per month, substantially below typical industry rates. Revenue is generated from treatment fees, individual donations and foundation grants (including repeated grants from the Caring for Denver Foundation in 2021 and 2025), tiered corporate partnerships ($2,500-$7,500 annually), the 1967 Society high-dollar donor program, the Stepping Stones recurring monthly giving club, and event-driven fundraising through Colorado Gives Day and the 2026 Colfax Marathon.

Formal partnerships with Denver Health, Mental Health Centers of Denver, and Veterans Affairs provide medical, mental-health, and funding infrastructure. A dedicated Clinical Outreach Coordinator manages community referrals, while direct admissions are handled via phone intake (720-381-4337) and email by an Admissions Supervisor. The organization is independently governed by a Board of Directors, with no parent company or institutional investor ownership disclosed.

Name

Sobriety House

Legal name

Sobriety House Inc.

Website

https://sobrietyhouse.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sobriety House is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1967 in Denver, Colorado, operating the state's oldest licensed substance use disorder treatment center, delivering residential, outpatient, sober living, and tele-health services on a 12-step and evidence-based model serving priority populations including pregnant women, veterans, and persons who inject drugs regardless of ability to pay.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Addiction Treatment Services

NAICS

Residential Intellectual and Developmental Disability, Mental Health, and Substance Abuse Facilities (6232), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (62142), Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330)

SIC

Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Residential Substance Use Rehabilitation (Inpatient Rehab) (HLAFACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Peer Support, Recovery Coaching & Sober Living Services (HLAFACAN), Outpatient Substance Use Treatment Programs (IOP/PHP/OP) (HLAFACAF), Substance Use Disorder Prevention & Recovery Services (BPAGACAE), Substance Use Recovery & Harm Reduction Support Services (BPAGAEAO)

Keywords

• Substance use disorder treatment
• Residential addiction treatment
• Outpatient recovery services
• Sober living housing
• Medication-assisted treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Denver

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Treatment Fees: Client fees for residential, outpatient, and sober living services. Accepts Medicaid (Health First Colorado) for approximately 90% of clients. Private pay option at $6,500/month.
2. Donations and Grants: Individual donations, corporate partnerships, and foundation grants support operations regardless of ability to pay.
3. Corporate Partnerships: Tiered corporate partnership packages at $2,500, $5,000, and $7,500 levels providing brand visibility and community impact recognition.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Sobriety House provides residential, outpatient, and sober living programs for drug and alcohol addiction, built on the 12-step model combined with evidence-based therapies including REBT, DBT, CBT, and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. Services are delivered at a single Denver campus with tele-health options for outpatient care, accepting Medicaid (Health First Colorado) for approximately 90% of clients and offering private-pay residential treatment at $6,500 per month.

Product overview

Sobriety House offers a comprehensive continuum of care for substance use disorder treatment, built on a 12-step model combined with evidence-based practices. The portfolio consists of three core service lines—Residential Treatment (inpatient care), Outpatient Services (traditional and intensive outpatient), and Sober Living (transitional housing)—supported by tele-health capabilities for remote access. Educational resources are provided through The SoHo Blog. The organization serves priority populations including pregnant women, persons who use drugs by injection, women with dependent children, and veterans, accepting Medicaid (Health First Colorado) and offering affordable private-pay options at approximately $6,500/month compared to typical treatment fees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Residential Treatment Inpatient drug and alcohol addiction treatment program providing 24/7 care in a safe, quiet, home-like setting on the Denver campus. Rooted in the 12-step model and evidence-based practices with small client-to-counselor ratios and Masters-level licensed counselors. Private-pay is $6,500/month and Medicaid (Health First Colorado) is accepted.
• Outpatient Services Traditional and intensive outpatient services available both in-person and remotely via tele-health, allowing clients to attend from the safety of their home. Designed as a step-down from residential care and as a standalone entry point for those not requiring inpatient treatment.
• Sober Living Transitional living homes providing a safe, structured, drug-free environment with a supportive community to help prevent relapse and support long-term sobriety. Functions as the final stage of Sobriety House's residential-to-outpatient continuum of care.
• Tele-health Outpatient Services Remote delivery of traditional and intensive outpatient services enabling clients to participate in counseling sessions and intake procedures from home. Operates as the remote-access counterpart to in-person outpatient care within the Sobriety House continuum.

Quantifiable outcome

• Very low recidivism rate compared to industry average
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Full Circle ProgramcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit partnership offering free, community-based recovery support for teens and families through peer groups, family meetings, and sober social events. Colorado Gives Day donations split 50/50 between Sobriety House and Full Circle Program, supporting adults, youth, and families on the path to healing.
• Veterans Affairs (VA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVA partnerships provide grants assisting veterans in their journey to sobriety. Sobriety House leverages evidence-based practices in conjunction with recovery case management to create sustainable recovery environments for veterans.
• Denver HealthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormal partnership providing medical support for those enrolled in Sobriety House programs, addressing both mental and physical aspects of substance use disorder treatment.
• Mental Health Centers of DenvercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner providing mental health support for enrolled clients, ensuring comprehensive dual diagnosis treatment capabilities.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Phoenix House: National nonprofit SUD treatment provider offering residential, outpatient, and sober living services with a 12-step and evidence-based blend. Closest direct comparable in mission, modality, and target population mix (including priority populations and Medicaid reliance in many regions).
• Pyramid Healthcare: Multi-state nonprofit behavioral health provider offering residential, outpatient, and sober living services for SUD and co-occurring disorders. Directly comparable on service mix, Medicaid reliance, and priority-population programming.
• Gateway Foundation: Large nonprofit provider of residential and outpatient SUD treatment serving Medicaid populations across multiple states. Comparable on mission-driven model, evidence-based clinical blend, and payer mix anchored to government reimbursement.
• Valley Hope: Nonprofit SUD treatment provider with a multi-state network of residential and outpatient programs rooted in 12-step philosophy. Comparable on continuum-of-care structure, affordability positioning, and community-led GTM motion.

Regional players

• Center for Dependency, Addiction and Rehabilitation (CeDAR) — UCHealth: Colorado-based hospital-affiliated residential and outpatient SUD treatment program in Aurora. Same geography and continuum-of-care offering; differs in hospital-system affiliation and higher acuity profile.
• Arapahoe House: Colorado-based nonprofit SUD treatment provider historically serving the Denver metro with residential and outpatient services. Closest geographic and mission-driven comparable to Sobriety House in the Colorado market.

Emerging players

• BayMark Health Services: Large for-profit provider of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and outpatient SUD services with extensive Medicaid contracting. Comparable on Medicaid-heavy payer mix and outpatient delivery, but contrasts on for-profit status and MAT-centric modality.

Broad incumbents

• Caron Treatment Centers: Nonprofit, evidence-based SUD treatment organization offering residential, outpatient, and recovery support across multiple U.S. locations. Comparable continuum of care, priority-population focus (including older adults and adolescents), and mission-driven pricing model.
• Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation: Largest nonprofit SUD treatment provider in the U.S., operating a multi-site residential, outpatient, and sober living continuum rooted in the 12-step model. Directly comparable to Sobriety House on treatment philosophy, continuum structure, and nonprofit model, though at far greater national scale.
• American Addiction Centers (AAC): Largest publicly-traded for-profit SUD treatment chain operating residential and outpatient facilities nationwide. Comparable clinical service offering but with a commercial, investor-driven model contrasting Sobriety House's nonprofit structure; useful as a for-profit benchmark for pricing and scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SobrietyHouse
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sobrietyhouse

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds2 records

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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