Many of the nation’s “blue states” have recently been experimenting with a new program for low-income families and those with substance abuse issues, called Sober Living Nevada. This innovative program provides housing, tutoring, and treatment for families who have experienced traumatic events and wish to transition back to living a sober life. Sober Living Nevada is a state-funded initiative that is focused on providing safe and supportive living environments for families in need. The transitional program is part of a growing national movement to address the nation’s growing problem of crime and substance abuse. Although many communities are embracing these new solutions, some struggle because they do not understand why the state is implementing them.
The premise behind Sober Living Nevada is that after a traumatic event, or a series of unfortunate events, family members may find themselves unable to function normally. This could be due to depression, or other mental health issues. By putting people back into the environment that they used to live in before their troubles, and teaching them how to cope, the transition can be made easier. The goal of the Sober Living program is to get them back into society as quickly as possible, teaching them how to care for themselves, and provide them with the tools that they need to function normally.
The state of Nevada has allocated funding to support the Sober Living program through a Medicaid reimbursement program and is currently working to set up residential treatment facilities for the program’s clients. With the support of the state and county, therapists are able to make the transition easier for the clients, and help them return to living normal lives. The program is currently available in Nevada but is not opening until later this year. There is no timeline for when it will open; however, all clients in the program must undergo at least one round of therapeutic restoration treatment and complete a twelve-month transitional program in order to be considered for residential treatment.
