Guiding Light offers specialized sober living homes for women in the Grand Rapids area, providing safe spaces, personalized support, and a sense of community to aid in building a new life in sobriety.
Residences:
• Ruth’s House and Esther’s House: Named after long-time dedicated volunteers, these homes are comfortable, well-maintained, and held to high standards, offering structured sober living focused on healing and transformation.
• Kendra’s House: Opened in June 2024, this residence accommodates up to 11 women, providing support, resources, and amenities to create a foundation for success.
Program Features:
• Structured Environment: Residents engage in daily off-site programming, including evidence-based practices, health and wellness activities, life coaching, therapy, and support groups, empowering them to maintain sobriety and live life in a new way.
• Community Living: Residents participate in communal activities such as cooking, cleaning, and living together, establishing grassroots recovery supports and learning to live with structure.
• House Management: Each residence is overseen by a house manager who ensures adherence to house policies and provides support to residents.
Eligibility and Requirements:
• Sobriety: Applicants must be sober for at least 24 hours and able to pass a drug test.
• Background Check: A valid form of identification is required for a background check; individuals with recent violent felonies or criminal sexual conduct charges are not considered for the program.
• Program Participation: Residents are expected to engage in daily off-site recovery programs from approximately 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and adhere to house rules, including curfews and participation in communal responsibilities.
Application Process:
• Contact Information: Prospective residents can initiate the application process by contacting Elizabeth at 616-881-4790.
Guiding Light’s women’s sober living homes are dedicated to providing a supportive and structured environment for women committed to recovery, emphasizing community, personal responsibility, and long-term sobriety.
For a visual overview of Guiding Light’s expansion into women’s recovery housing, you may find the following video informative:
