Not everyone will need a sober living coach after detox, and it may not be an affordable option for everyone entering a life of recovery. Part of the reason it’s so popular among Hollywood elites is that they are more likely to afford the personal, one-on-one attention that a sober companion can offer. In some cases, sober coaches spend all day with their clients and even live in their houses. This level of around-the-clock care can be pricey, and your insurance company may not cover it like they would for formal treatment. However, sober coaches may be exactly what some people need in the weeks following their completion of treatment.Recovery can be a minute-by-minute commitment to sobriety, especially in the early days after treatment. Having someone by your side to help in moments of weakness can help you reaffirm that commitment. Plus, many people fall into addiction when their young and don’t achieve sobriety until they are adults in their 20s, 30s, or even later. They may have never learned to do some of life’s basics such as laundry, grocery shopping, exercising, and balancing a budget. A sober coach can help you learn these essentials that may sound trivial but are actually important parts of living a fulfilling life in recovery.However, there are other options in aftercare services that can address some of the same things a sober companion can help you with. However, if you feel like you do well in one-on-one relationships and that you would be helped with more personal help after treatment, a sober coach might be something that’s worth exploring. Ask your aftercare specialist or your therapist to learn more.Sober living houses are one of the most common options for people who are in outpatient treatment or if they have just recently left treatment. Also called halfway housing, a sober living house is a residential environment that prohibits its residents from drinking or using illicit drugs on or offsite. Residents of sober living homes will be expected to submit to periodic drug testing to ensure their sobriety and to provide accountability. You may also be required to actively seek employment while you’re in a sober living house, but they can also help residents with job hunting, creating a resume, and learning how to manage personal finances.Another common option after treatment is a 12-step program. Groups like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) are free 12-step programs that can connect you to a larger community of people that are committed to recovery. In a 12-step program, you will be connected to a sponsor that can help you with many of the things a sober companion could.If you or someone you love is struggling with a substance use disorder, there is help available for treatment. If you’ve completed treatment and you are interested in post-treatment options, there are also aftercare programs available to you. To learn more about addiction treatment and how it can lead you to a life of sobriety, speak to an addiction treatment specialist at Serenity at Summit by calling 844-432-0416 or connecting with us online. Hear about the therapy options that might be available to you and the aftercare options that you can take advantage of after treatment. Addiction is a chronic disease, but it’s one that can be treated with the right help at your side. Call anytime.