VSL Chartered Recovery Residence
Tranquility Sober House — Sober Living for Men in Portland, ME
Certified sober living for men in Portland, ME, a twenty-two-bed recovery residence with large common spaces inside and out, a quick walk from shops and work. Rent is $200 a week shared and $250 private.
Portland, Maine
About Tranquility Sober House
Tranquility Sober House is sober living for men in Portland, Maine, a certified house on Lincoln Street with 22 beds. Three rooms are private and the remaining 19 beds are shared, laid out over three floors with most of the singles on the second. Off-street parking comes with the house, along with laundry, air conditioning, storage and a computer station. The common areas inside and the yard outside are large, the rooms are fully furnished, and stores and employers are within walking distance.
Living Proof Recovery Homes manages Tranquility and handles drug screening at the house itself, at random. A House Mentor lives here. Weekly house meetings fall on Tuesday at 8 pm and Sunday at 7 pm, with a third floating meeting, and every man gets to three recovery meetings a week. New guests keep an 11 pm curfew for 30 days; after that, Friday and Saturday curfew is midnight. In South Portland the same operator runs Kismet Sober House on Main Street and Tony's Recovery Home on Broadway.
Rates shown are current and all-inclusive. Confirm the figure for your room type on your phone screen.
Apply NowSomeone will call you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours.
Sober Living Costs and What’s Included
Rent at Tranquility Sober House starts at $200 a week or $867 a month and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. To move in you need $400: the first week plus the $200 deposit.
| Item | Amount | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly rent | $200 | Every week |
| Monthly rent | $867 | Every month |
| Move-in deposit | $200 | Once, at move-in |
| Minimum funds at move-in | $400 | At move-in (first week plus deposit) |
Rent is due in advance and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. Nothing on that list is billed separately.
The deposit is paid once, at move-in, and is separate from your first week's rent. The minimum shown above is both together.
Private and Shared Rooms
Single rooms are offered first to existing guests and are rarely available for new incoming guests.
All-inclusive sober living rent payments are due weekly or monthly and are not currently covered by insurance or subsidies. The deposit shown above is due when you move in. Please be prepared to meet your financial obligations.
Rent includes urine screen costs and all utilities.
House Details at a Glance
- Private Rooms
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Premium Cable
- Storage
- Laundry
- Computer Station
- Job Opportunities
- Transportation
- Local Recovery Resources
- Counseling
- Grocery and Pharmacy
- Parks and Recreation
Photos of Tranquility Sober House
Inside Tranquility Sober House in Portland, ME.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can live at Tranquility Sober House?
Adults in recovery who are ready for a structured, substance-free house. This home serves men in Portland, Maine. Most guests arrive from treatment or from another recovery residence, but that is not a requirement.
What does it cost to move in?
$400. That is your first week at $200 plus the $200 move-in deposit. Rent after that is due weekly or monthly in advance.
Is this home certified?
Yes. It is a certified recovery residence under Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR), Maine's NARR affiliate, and it also operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation.
Where is the home?
Portland, ME. The exact street address is shared after your phone screen, which is how we protect the privacy of the people living here.
What is included in the rent?
Utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening are all covered by the weekly rate. There is no separate bill for any of them.
Are private rooms available?
Sometimes. Private rooms are $250 a week against $200 shared, and they go first to guests already living in the house, so they are rarely open to someone moving in.
How soon can I move in?
Apply online and someone calls you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours. Availability changes daily, so the call is where you find out what is actually open.
Life in Sober Living: Structure and Peer Support
Tranquility is home to twenty-two men in Portland, and the house runs three recovery meetings a week of its own: Tuesday at 8 PM, Sunday at 7 PM, and a floating meeting. That gives the men a shared schedule to build around and plenty of time together working the program. A House Mentor lives in the home and leads the household day to day.
The first 30 days carry an 11 PM curfew every night. After that, curfew stays at 11 PM Sunday through Thursday and moves to midnight on Friday and Saturday. Overnight passes can be requested once a guest has completed Step 5 with his sponsor, which ties privileges to progress in the program. Drug and alcohol screening is random, and the house is a short walk from shops and work.
What a Week in Portland Sober Living Looks Like
- Three in-house recovery meetings a week Tuesday, Sunday and a floating meeting
- 11 PM curfew for the first 30 days Then midnight on Friday and Saturday
- Overnight passes after Step 5 Completed with a sponsor
- A House Mentor who lives at Tranquility And leads the house
- Unannounced drug and alcohol screens For all twenty-two men
Maine Certification and Standards
MARR Certification
Tranquility Sober House is a certified sober living residence, which means it meets rigorous standards for safety, structure, and accountability. All VSL homes adhere to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and, where applicable, recognised certifying organisations such as MARR.
VSL Charter
This sober house is operated by Living Proof Recovery Homes. Some Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. A charter means the home operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and carries the support of the wider VSL network.
What Men in Our Homes Say
Residents, families and neighbours of Vanderburgh Sober Living homes.
Vanderburgh was a lifesaver for me. Real recovery with real people. A great group of guys, and thank you so much for the work you do.
Your home has been a lifesaver for me and many people I have met in this house. This is real recovery and it's focused on what really matters, which is the health and safety and recovery of everyone here.
You guys are amazing. I am so happy to help lead a recovery community that really focuses on real recovery.
Shared with permission. Last names withheld.
Home Leadership: Living Proof Recovery Homes
The Tranquility Sober House in Portland, Maine offers a truly recovery-focused environment for men who are ready to take the next step in their journey toward a new, sober life. Operated by the dedicated team at Vanderburgh Sober Living, this home provides a structured and supportive setting designed to foster personal growth and long-term recovery. Our compassionate and highly trained staff are committed to serving the recovery community, welcoming new guests into a nurturing environment where they can feel supported every step of the way. We are proud to be part of the Portland recovery community and are dedicated to making a positive impact across Maine.
Many Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators, who are part of the Vanderburgh Sober Living 501(c)(3) Foundation’s collaborative membership organization. These independent operators uphold the same high standards and best practices as our staff-managed homes, ensuring a consistent, quality experience for all residents. Learn more about becoming an independent sober living operator with Vanderburgh Sober Living.
Recovery in Portland, Maine
Around Tranquility Sober House
Tranquility Sober House is on Lincoln Street, about 0.1 miles from Woodfords Corner in Portland. There, METRO Route 2 runs along Forest Avenue toward downtown in one direction and out past Morrills Corner in the other. The Back Cove Trail is about 0.7 miles from the house, roughly a 13-minute walk. The Burbank Branch of the Portland Public Library on Stevens Avenue is about 0.8 miles away. Hannaford on Forest Avenue is the closest large supermarket, about 1.2 miles on foot.
Clinical and outpatient services
Maine Medical Center, part of MaineHealth, has its Portland campus on Bramhall Street, about 1.6 miles from the house. MaineHealth also runs Comprehensive Addiction Medicine at 576 Saint John Street, with same-day appointments, group and individual therapy, medications for substance use and peer support. Its behavioral health office on Lancaster Street adds addiction treatment, psychiatric care and case management.
Peer support and fellowship groups
Maine's AA Central Service Office is based in Portland on Portland Street. It publishes the meeting list for Maine and southern New Brunswick and keeps a 24-hour hotline staffed by members. Narcotics Anonymous meetings are listed by NA Maine, which also has a toll-free helpline.
Recovery centers and community events
The Portland Recovery Community Center on Bishop Street, near Morrills Corner, hosts weekly meetings and activities for multiple pathways, recovery coaching and telephone recovery support. It also trains recovery coaches and recovery ambassadors. Nothing there costs money.
Community and quality of life
Portland is Maine's largest city. Portland Public Library has its downtown branch on Monument Square plus neighborhood branches, with public computers and resources for job seekers. The 3.6-mile Back Cove Trail loops the cove on a stone dust path with views of the skyline. Preble Street offers food programs, case management and housing help for people facing homelessness or poverty. Employment and training services are free at the Greater Portland CareerCenter.
Ways to Pay for Sober Living in Portland
Most guests pay for sober living themselves, weekly or monthly. Rent is not currently covered by insurance or state subsidy. There are still more ways to cover it than most people expect, and the three below are the ones that come up most often. If money is the only thing standing between you and a bed, say so on the application. We would rather have that conversation than lose you to it.
Private Pay
Paying yourself is the most common route. Rent is all-inclusive: utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening all come out of the weekly rate, so there is no second bill to plan around. Most guests cover it from wages, and the house schedule is built to make that possible.
Family Support
Families often cover the first few weeks while a guest gets back to work. That is a normal way to start, and nobody here will treat it as unusual. A parent, partner or sibling can pay the deposit and rent directly, and we will walk them through the house rules, the schedule, and what to expect in the first month.
One thing to be clear about: the agreement is with the guest, not with the family.
Grants & Scholarships
Some states fund recovery housing directly, through scholarships, bed subsidies, or reentry grants run by state agencies and nonprofits. The money is limited and the programs change, so ask early instead of assuming there is nothing. Put it on your application if you need help with funding.
Grants & scholarships in MaineNot sure how you’ll cover it? Apply anyway — the phone screen is the right place to talk it through.
Apply to Tranquility Sober House
Apply online; someone will call you to conduct a phone screen usually within a few hours.
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Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators. From day one you get the training, the operating systems, the brand, a Sober House Directory listing and a network of operators who have already done it.
Apply online; someone will call you to conduct a phone screen usually within a few hours.
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