About Fresh Start Housing – Olympia
Located in Olympia, Washington, Fresh Start Housing offers sober living for people in recovery from substance use disorder. Fresh Start has eight different properties where they host a safe, affordable and sober environment. Different properties are available for men and women and all houses are completely furnished. All residents are expected to follow the house rules while living on-site.
If you decide to become a resident of the house then you’ll be provided weekly counseling and resource knowledge. You’ll be responsible for cleaning and tidying your own area and the unit. You may be assigned other house care tasks as needed. There is a curfew, quiet times and mandatory house meetings. Spontaneous room checks may occur to be sure you’re abiding by house rules. If alcohol or drug use is suspected, a random urine analysis may be completed. You’ll receive life skills coaching and connections to other resources as needed.
Fresh Start Housing is ideal for individuals who may be living on a fixed income, foster care members who are aging out of the system, tenants threatened by homelessness, and people in outpatient treatment programs. If you need support with food and clothing, employment, or legal aid, they’ll connect you. Growths and setbacks are reported back to your relative, field officer, or counselor.
Downloading and emailing your house application is easy to do online. Applications will request your individual goals, life plans and income sources. People who’ve stayed at Fresh Start say it’s a great place for affordable housing and to continue your sobriety.