Two Homes, One Community
Authentic Recovery Homes (ARH) is a Denver sober living provider with two homes. One is in Capitol Hill. The other is in South Cherry Creek. They sit in different parts of the city and have a different feel. They also share a mission: safe, sustainable and supportive sober living in Denver, Colorado.
This article explains how two homes can belong to one community, and how a person might decide between them. We stick to what ARH has published. Where details are missing, we say so and suggest you ask.
Why have two homes at all
People in recovery are not all alike. One person wants to be in the center of things, close to shops and a short walk to downtown. Another wants a calm place to rest after a long day. Offering two settings gives people a real choice instead of a single option.
ARH serves men, women and couples in recovery, at varying stages of sobriety. It also serves people who need more structure after treatment. Two homes make it possible to match a person to a place that suits their sober living home in Denver needs and temperament, as far as an open bed allows.
The Capitol Hill home
Capitol Hill is a historic Denver neighborhood. ARH says its home there is minutes from shops, grocery stores, coffee shops, bus routes, employment opportunities and Cheesman Park, with a short walk to downtown. A resident testimonial on the site describes the home as clean, comfortable and safe.
For someone who wants to be near the pulse of the city, that is a strong fit. If that sounds right, see the central Capitol Hill neighborhood home and its walkable surroundings for the full description.
The South Cherry Creek home
ARH's second home is in South Cherry Creek. Cherry Creek is generally known as a residential area of Denver, and the home is described as close to bus lines, jobs, grocery stores and outpatient care. We do not have more detail on the building or its features, so we will not guess. Ask the team for specifics.
For someone who prefers a quieter, residential setting, it may be the better match. Read about South Cherry Creek, the quieter residential home in the community and decide whether the feel sounds right.
What stays the same in both homes
The setting changes, but the foundation does not. ARH describes the following across its program.
- Clear house rules, accountability and ongoing guidance.
- 1:1 care plans for residents.
- A peer-led community.
- Leadership with lived experience and long-term sobriety who are actively involved with residents.
- Spanish-speaking staff.
Partner providers outside ARH offer IOP, therapy, family therapy, Medicaid sign-ups and employment help. ARH connects residents to these services. It does not provide clinical care itself.
The specific rules, schedules and expectations are not listed in this article. They are common topics in structured sober living, and the house is the right place to ask.
How one community works across two neighborhoods
It may sound odd for a community to span two neighborhood homes. In practice, community comes from shared values and shared leadership, not from shared walls. Leadership who know recovery from lived experience set the tone for both homes. Peer support is the model in both. For general background, see the recovery approach.
A person who lives in one home still belongs to ARH as a whole. If you want to understand the people and principles behind it, read the shared mission across both neighborhood homes. It explains the background that guides how the homes are run.
Moving between settings
Some people wonder what happens if they pick one home and later wish they had picked the other. ARH has not published a policy on transfers, so we cannot say how that works. It is a fair question to raise when you call. Asking early can save worry later, and the answer will tell you something about how flexible and open the team is with the people it serves.
It also helps to remember that the shared values travel with you. Honesty, accountability and peer support are not tied to one street. Whichever address you choose, the daily work of recovery is the same: show up, be honest, accept help and keep going.
How to choose between them
There is no formula, but these questions can help.
- Do you want a lively central area or a calmer residential street?
- Where do you work, or where do you hope to work?
- Where is your outpatient care, and how will you reach it?
- Do you want to be a short walk from downtown?
- Will family or friends need to visit?
Neither home is better in an absolute sense. A good choice is one that supports your routine and keeps you connected to your plan.
What families and referral partners should know
Families often want to compare. Treatment professionals making a referral often need to match a client to a setting. For both groups, the most useful step is a direct conversation with ARH about which home has an open bed and which one fits the person.
Bring information about the person's work, care schedule and preferences, with their consent. Be ready to ask about house rules, accountability and how partner services are arranged. Keep in mind that availability changes, so a home that is full today may have a bed later.
Reaching out
You do not need to have settled on a home before you call. Many people phone with only a rough idea and work out the details in conversation with the team.
To ask about an open bed at either home, call (720) 766-9093. A second number, (720) 965-2944, is also listed. You can also use the contact form on the homepage, and someone will follow up.
If you want an overview first, start with Authentic Recovery Homes runs two neighborhood homes in Denver. It brings together the mission, the two homes and the ways to get in touch.
Recovery asks you to make many decisions. Choosing where to live is one of the larger ones. Take it step by step, ask plain questions, and look for a community that treats you with respect.