Self-guided resources to plan, launch, and operate your sober living home — state by state, on your own timeline.
Prefer expert guidance over going it alone? See how Launchpad and Mastery compare.
Compare programs →Recovery housing rules, certification pathways, and licensing requirements vary widely from state to state. Select your state on the map to explore VSL’s state-specific guides, blueprints, and resources.
Not sure which resources you need? A quick conversation can point you to the right starting place.
Talk to our team →Whether you want foundational knowledge or a complete operating system, we’ve built state-specific tools you can use on your own.
“How to Open a Sober Living Home in [State]”
Available in 30+ statesEntry-level — see live pricing on the shop
A complete, state-specific operating system
Available in every statePremium DIY tier — see live pricing on the shop
If you’re ready to move — not just research — our team can guide you, or build it with you, from plan to open.
Guided Support
A step-by-step pre-launch program with weekly coaching, the full Sober Living Academy library, and a certification binder — everything you need to launch with confidence. From $1,199.
Explore LaunchpadDone With You
Our team builds it with you, A–Z: full certification, multi-state Blueprints, real estate & funding guidance, and the Chartered Operator community. Application only.
Explore MasteryNot Sure Yet?
See DIY, Launchpad, and Mastery side by side — features, pricing, and who each is best for — then pick the path that fits where you are today.
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Meet the Creator
Founder, Vanderburgh Sober Living
Every book, Blueprint, and program on this page was created by Dr. Hunter Foote, founder of Vanderburgh Sober Living — the largest network of NARR Level II sober living homes in the US. These tools come directly from the experience of opening, certifying, and operating real sober living homes: the same systems VSL’s Chartered Operators use every day. When you use them, you’re following a proven path, not theory.
