Platform Services are VSL’s highest level of support—designed for property owners and operators who want experienced professionals working alongside them to plan, prepare, certify, and operate a sober living home responsibly and sustainably.
VSL works alongside you to co-create plans, review decisions, prepare documentation, and guide execution—so you’re not left interpreting standards or navigating critical decisions alone.
Platform Services provide property-specific guidance on zoning, building code, life safety, fair housing, and certification—helping ensure your home is positioned correctly from the start.
Support doesn’t stop once the doors open. Platform Services include ongoing operational systems, compliance infrastructure, and professional support designed to keep your home stable, compliant, and well-run over time.
Help you identify the right markets, properties, and acquisition strategy before capital is deployed.
1. Launch Strategy & Roadmap
2. Space Design, Safety, & Compliance
3. Certification, Documentation & Legal Readiness
The Sober Living Operating System™ is your step-by-step guide to establishing and managing a successful recovery home.
By joining the VSL™ Community, you become part of a mission-driven network of peers and professionals dedicated to recovery housing. Together, we strive for excellence—helping each other grow and succeed in providing exceptional recovery housing.
Systems and infrastructure that support compliant operations, financial integrity, and consistent occupancy.
Online Application Portal
A centralized, branded application system that allows prospective residents, families, and referral partners to submit applications securely online.
Applications are routed for timely review, screening, and follow-up—reducing intake friction while maintaining clear eligibility and documentation standards.
Resident File & Compliance Tracking
Structured digital resident files designed around recovery housing best practices and certification requirements.
Track admissions, agreements, screenings, incident reports, grievances, and discharge documentation in one organized system—supporting audits and inspections with confidence.
GAAP-Compliant Accounting & Rent Ledgers
Professional financial infrastructure tailored to recovery housing operations, including resident rent ledgers, payment tracking, and reporting aligned with GAAP.
This supports transparency, audit readiness, and accurate financial oversight for operators, owners, and funders.
National Referral Network Access
Direct access to VSL’s national referral ecosystem—treatment providers, case managers, hospitals, correctional institutions, and community partners.
This supports consistent, values-aligned referrals and reduces reliance on last-minute placement channels.
Digital Presence & Marketing Support
Guidance and infrastructure to establish a credible, compliant digital footprint—directory listings, location-specific visibility, and referral-focused marketing assets.
Designed to support steady inquiries while maintaining professional standards and fair housing compliance.
VSL’s Comprehensive Support Platform ensures that you have the ongoing assistance needed to thrive.
Platform Services begin with a conversation. We’ll discuss your goals, timeline, and whether this level of partnership is the right fit.
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