Wyoming has fewer sober homes than almost any state, and no law written for them. The few that exist are mostly in Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Laramie, and Rock Springs, and finding an opening can take patience.
It helps to know the state’s own term. In Wyoming’s funded behavioral health system, peer recovery housing is called supportive transitional drug-free housing, and using that phrase with treatment providers can turn up options a web search misses.
What Is a Sober Living Home in Wyoming?
Sober living is shared housing with one firm condition: no alcohol or drugs. Residents hold each other accountable and follow house rules, but nobody there provides treatment.
No Wyoming agency licenses or certifies sober homes. The Wyoming Department of Health certifies behavioral health service providers that deliver treatment and related services, and a home that adds clinical care would need that certification. The Fletcher Group, a federally funded rural recovery housing center, likewise records no state licensing, certification, or recovery housing statute in Wyoming.
Within the state-funded system, supportive transitional drug-free housing is described as non-clinically staffed, low-intensity, peer-supported living focused on life skills. That is a close match for what most people mean by sober living.
What Daily Life Looks Like in a Wyoming Sober House
In a Wyoming sober home, expect house rules on sobriety, chores, curfew, and guests, plus drug testing and regular house meetings. With few homes in any one town, houses are often small and close-knit.
Keep readingHouse Rules in Sober HousesThe rules that keep a recovery home safe, structured, and worth living in.→Distances are long and winter driving is hard. If you have no vehicle, find out before moving in whether a ride to your job or a meeting is realistic from that address.
How Long Do Residents Stay?
Each home sets its own policy on length of stay. Because there are few alternatives nearby, ask how the home helps residents line up their next place to live.
NARR Levels: Which Kind of Sober Living Home Fits You?
Wyoming has no affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), whose four levels of support run from peer-run homes to service-provider homes. The levels still help you compare how much structure a home offers.
| NARR level | Model | What it looks like |
|---|---|---|
| Level I | Peer-run | Democratically run homes with no paid staff, such as the Oxford House model, relying on peer accountability |
| Level II | Monitored | The classic sober living home, with house rules, peer accountability, and a house mentor |
| Level III | Supervised | More structured programming and life-skills support, with trained or credentialed staff |
| Level IV | Service provider | Homes that combine recovery housing with clinical services on site, which need state behavioral health certification in Wyoming |
Ask whether staff are on site, whether there are life-skills groups, and how the home connects residents to treatment. Then compare the answers with the NARR levels of care.
How to Choose a Certified Sober Living Home in Wyoming
Since no state body reviews sober homes, start with the people. Ask who owns and runs the house, how long it has operated, and whether treatment providers in town refer clients there. A home that works with Department of Health certified providers has at least some outside relationships.
Points to compare:
- Referral relationships: Which local treatment providers send clients to the home.
- Rules and fees: Everything in writing before you pay.
- Staffing: Whether anyone supervises the house on site.
- Transportation: How residents get to jobs and meetings.
With so few options, it is tempting to take the first bed available. Still, avoid any home that will not show its rules or give receipts. Reading how to choose the right sober living home can help you decide quickly and well.
Where to Find Sober Houses in Wyoming
The Wyoming listings on the Sober House Directory cover the state’s larger towns.
Sober living by city: Cheyenne, Casper, Gillette, Laramie, and Rock Springs.
Treatment providers and community mental health centers are often the best source for openings; ask them about supportive transitional drug-free housing by name. The SAMHSA National Helpline (1-800-662-4357) can help with treatment referrals.
How Much Does Sober Living Cost in Wyoming?
Median rents put a shared bed in Wyoming at roughly $150 a week, or $650 a month, by the estimate in VSL’s Rent and Startup Cost Index (Foote, 2026b).
Laramie and Cheyenne tend to run above that figure; smaller towns may run below. With so few homes, whether there is a bed at all may count for more than the price.
Ways to Pay for Sober Living in Wyoming
Wyoming offers very little help with sober living rent. The best leads:
- Your treatment provider: Ask whether you qualify for state-funded supportive transitional drug-free housing.
- Reentry and court programs: Some help with initial housing costs.
- Local churches and nonprofits: Sometimes cover a deposit.
On resident funding access, Wyoming scores 2 out of 10, the lowest band, in VSL’s Operating Climate Index; its overall score is 4 (Foote, 2026a).
How to Apply for Sober Living in Wyoming
Getting into a Wyoming sober home usually looks like this:
- Ask your treatment provider first: They often know about openings before anyone else.
- Call homes directly: Confirm an opening, the rent, and the rules.
- Plan the move: Distances may mean arranging a ride or a long trip.
- Sign the agreement: Know what happens after a relapse and whether any rent comes back if you leave early.
- Move in: Bring ID, labeled prescriptions, and the first payment.
If nothing is open nearby, ask about waiting lists; with so few homes, beds turn over unpredictably.
Frequently Asked Questions About Sober Living in Wyoming
Are sober living homes licensed in Wyoming?
No. Wyoming has no license, certification, or registry for sober living homes. The Department of Health certifies behavioral health service providers that deliver treatment, so a home that adds treatment needs that certification.
How much does sober living cost in Wyoming?
Expect roughly $150 a week, or $650 a month, for a shared bed in VSL’s statewide model. Laramie and Cheyenne often cost more, and openings are scarce everywhere.
What is supportive transitional drug-free housing in Wyoming?
It is the term Wyoming’s funded behavioral health system uses for peer recovery housing: non-clinically staffed, low-intensity, peer-supported living focused on life skills. Ask treatment providers about it by name.
Are there NARR-certified sober homes in Wyoming?
Not through an in-state affiliate; Wyoming has none. Ask homes whether they follow NARR standards voluntarily and which level their structure resembles.
How do I find an opening in a Wyoming sober home?
Ask your treatment provider or community mental health center first, then check the Sober House Directory. With few homes statewide, waiting lists are common.
Is sober living the same as a halfway house in Wyoming?
Wyoming residents often call both by the same name, yet they are typically separate. Sober living is peer-supported, alcohol- and drug-free housing that residents choose and pay for; a halfway house is usually staffed and funded by the state or corrections, with a set stay. Wyoming has no licensing or certification for sober homes, according to the Fletcher Group’s Wyoming profile.
Finding the Right Sober House in Wyoming
Finding sober living in Wyoming takes persistence and good local contacts. Lean on your treatment provider, ask for supportive transitional drug-free housing by name, and check any home carefully before you commit.
For help with your search, reach the Vanderburgh Sober Living team.
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Research & Sources
- Foote, H. T. (2026a). Vanderburgh Sober Living Operating Climate Index, 2026 edition. Vanderburgh Sober Living. https://www.vanderburghhouse.com/research/operating-climate-index-2026/
- Foote, H. T. (2026b). Vanderburgh Sober Living Rent & Startup Cost Index, 2026 edition. Vanderburgh Sober Living. https://www.vanderburghhouse.com/research/rent-startup-cost-index-2026/
- Fletcher Group. (n.d.). Wyoming resources. https://www.fletchergroup.org/wyoming-resources/
- Wyoming Department of Health. (n.d.). Provider certification. https://health.wyo.gov/behavioralhealth/mhsa/certification/
- National Alliance for Recovery Residences. (2018). NARR standard 3.0. https://narronline.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/NARR-Standard-3.0.pdf
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. (n.d.). SAMHSA’s National Helpline. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/helplines/national-helpline
