Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network (TROHN): The NARR Certification Agency for Sober Living in Texas 

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What Is TROHN?

The Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network (TROHN) is Texas’s official nonprofit accreditation body for recovery residences, also known as sober living homes. TROHN serves as the Texas affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) — the leading national organization setting standards for recovery housing across the United States.

TROHN was authorized by the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) to serve as an approved accrediting body under Texas Health & Safety Code Chapter 469, which governs voluntary accreditation of recovery residences in Texas.

Simply put:
If you operate or refer to sober living homes in Texas, TROHN is the gold standard for certification.

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TROHN’s Mission and Role

TROHN’s mission is to:

• Promote high-quality recovery housing that supports individuals in recovery from substance use disorders.
• Set statewide standards of care through adoption of the NARR Quality Standards.
• Provide certification and accreditation to recovery residences that meet those standards.
• Serve as a resource and training provider for operators, residents, families, and the public.
• Maintain a public directory of certified sober living homes in Texas for families, treatment providers, courts, and referral sources.

By offering voluntary certification, TROHN helps ensure that recovery housing in Texas operates safely, ethically, and effectively — while also respecting fair housing rights that protect people with disabilities, including those in recovery.

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The NARR Standards: The Foundation of TROHN Certification

TROHN uses the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) Standards as the foundation for its certification process. The NARR Standards are nationally recognized, evidence-informed guidelines that define what quality recovery housing should look like.

The NARR Standards focus on six core domains:

1. Administrative Operations: Governance, policies, financial integrity, record-keeping.
2. Physical Environment: Health, safety, cleanliness, occupancy limits, facility maintenance.
3. Recovery Support: Peer support, recovery programming, connection to outside services.
4. Resident Empowerment: Resident involvement in governance, leadership opportunities.
5. Ethical and Legal Compliance: Ethical business practices, fair housing compliance, confidentiality.
6. Community Integration: Good neighbor policies, minimizing neighborhood impact, community relations.

All certified sober living homes in Texas accredited by TROHN must demonstrate full compliance with these domains.

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Why TROHN Matters for Sober Living Operators

While certification through TROHN is technically voluntary under Texas law, it has become increasingly essential for operators who want to build trust, maintain credibility, and access many of the growing funding and referral opportunities in Texas. Here’s why:

• State funding requires certification: As of 2023, Texas HHSC requires that any recovery home receiving state funds, grants, or contracts be certified by TROHN (or chartered through Oxford House for peer-run models).
• Referral sources prefer certified homes: Treatment centers, probation departments, and healthcare providers overwhelmingly favor certified homes for referrals.
• Liability protection: Certification helps demonstrate adherence to accepted standards, protecting operators from potential legal liability in the event of incidents or grievances.
• Quality assurance: Certification ensures homes operate safely, ethically, and in accordance with best practices, protecting both residents and operators.

In short, TROHN certification is becoming the de facto standard for sober living operations in Texas.

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TROHN vs. Other Certification Options

It’s important to note that Texas officially recognizes only two certification or accreditation pathways for recovery residences:

• Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network (TROHN) — for all types and levels of recovery residences.
• Oxford House, Inc. — for peer-run, democratically managed Oxford House model homes.

There is no state-run certification or licensure specifically for sober living homes that do not provide clinical treatment. TROHN serves as the state’s primary voluntary certification option for most recovery residence operators.

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TROHN’s Membership and Resources

In addition to certification services, TROHN offers:

• Training and technical assistance for new and existing recovery residence operators.
• Educational workshops and webinars on compliance, ethics, safety, and recovery residence operations.
• Peer networking opportunities to connect operators, house managers, and stakeholders across the state.
• Policy advocacy on behalf of the recovery housing field in Texas.

Even operators who are not yet certified often join TROHN as members to access these valuable educational and professional resources.

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The Future of Recovery Housing in Texas

Texas is rapidly professionalizing its recovery housing sector, and TROHN sits at the center of this transformation. With growing public funding streams (such as HHSC grants, Project HOMES, and Be Well Texas vouchers), more operators are turning to TROHN to certify their homes and ensure compliance with evolving standards.

As Texas continues to strengthen its addiction recovery infrastructure, TROHN’s role as the state’s leading certification body will only expand. For operators, certification is increasingly essential for long-term sustainability.

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Learn More: How to Get Certified Through TROHN

If you’re ready to begin the certification process, we’ve created a step-by-step guide to walk you through everything you need to know, from preparing documents to passing the on-site inspection.

👉 Read next: How to Certify a Sober House in Texas

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Conclusion

The Texas Recovery Oriented Housing Network (TROHN) plays a crucial role in setting the standard for safe, ethical, and effective sober living homes across Texas. Whether you’re an operator seeking certification, a referral partner, or a family seeking quality housing, TROHN’s work provides confidence that recovery residences are operating at the highest level of care.

If you’re considering opening or certifying a sober living home in Texas, contact us today for guidance, support, and expert consultation to help you meet TROHN’s standards and build a thriving recovery residence.

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