Sober Living
Sober Living is Holina Rehab’s longer-term recovery-support program for residents who have completed primary or secondary care and want continued structure before returning home. Each resident keeps a Case Manager, attends a minimum of four 12-step meetings a week, and follows a set routine and curfew — the accountability, not the beachside setting, is why residents choose it.
- Two Program Tiers
- 3+ Months Continuous Recovery Required
- Licensed Facility
- Koh Phangan, Thailand
What Is Sober Living After Rehab?
Sober Living is the lower-intensity, longer-term stage of recovery support that follows primary care and secondary care. It is designed for residents who no longer need clinical supervision day to day, but who want to keep the structure that has supported their recovery before returning home.
Sober Living takes place in the same beachside setting on Koh Phangan as Holina’s primary and secondary care programmes, so residents are not asked to leave the environment that has supported their recovery so far. That setting is not why people join, though.
Residents choose Sober Living because it keeps them accountable: a Case Manager for weekly one-on-one sessions, a minimum of four 12-step meetings a week, and a structured routine — set wake times and a 22:00 curfew — while they take on more responsibility for managing their own time and rebuilding independence and purpose in daily life.
A dedicated Case Manager, a minimum of four 12-step meetings in person every week, set wake times, and a 22:00 curfew — structure that protects the progress made in earlier treatment while residents manage more of their own daily life. Many arrive after completing Holina’s Dual Treatment programme.
Where Does Sober Living Fit in Treatment at Holina Rehab?
Sober Living is one stage in Holina’s residential continuum of care. To qualify, a resident needs a minimum of three months of continuous recovery.
Sober Living
Longer-term accountability — Case Manager, 12-step meetings, routine and curfew.
What’s Included in Sober Living
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A Dedicated Case Manager
Every resident is assigned a Case Manager for weekly one-on-one sessions throughout their stay.
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Minimum Four 12-Step Meetings a Week
All Sober Living residents are expected to attend a minimum of four 12-step meetings in person per week.
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Structured Routine, Managed Independently
Set wake times and a 22:00 curfew provide the frame; residents are responsible for managing their own time within it.
Enhanced vs. Standard Sober Living
Holina offers two tiers of Sober Living. Everyone new to Sober Living begins with Enhanced; Standard, or Transitional, Living is reserved for residents who have already met a higher recovery threshold.
To qualify for either tier, a resident needs a minimum of three months of continuous recovery. Contact our admissions team to discuss which tier fits your situation.
How Long Do Residents Stay, and What Do They Do With Their Time?
Sober Living stays range from one month to six months or longer, with most residents staying between three and six months. There is no fixed calendar — length of stay is set around a resident’s own progress and plans.
Residents manage more of their own time than in earlier treatment, and are encouraged toward community service and volunteering on Koh Phangan — including schools, animal welfare, beach cleaning, ecological efforts, and refugee support work — alongside their Case Manager sessions and 12-step meeting schedule.
“I came to Holina from Leeds UK where I live. Upon arrival I was welcomed with opened arms. I was made to feel very safe and comfortable in the most magnificent surroundings…”
— Olly L, Recovery.com, 20 Feb 2025 · ★★★★★
Sober Living: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Sober Living and primary or secondary care?
Primary and secondary care are structured, supervised phases of treatment immediately after detox. Sober Living comes after both are complete: residents keep a Case Manager, a minimum of four 12-step meetings a week, and a daily routine, but manage far more of their own time and life outside formal therapy sessions.
Who is Sober Living for?
Sober Living is for people who have completed primary or secondary care at Holina, or who otherwise have a minimum of three months of continuous recovery, and want continued structure and accountability before returning home.
What structure do Sober Living residents follow?
Every resident is assigned a Case Manager for weekly one-on-one sessions, attends a minimum of four 12-step meetings in person each week, keeps to set wake times and a 22:00 curfew, and is responsible for managing their own daily schedule.
What is the difference between the Enhanced and Standard Sober Living programs?
Enhanced Sober Living is the default programme for everyone new to Sober Living at Holina and adds one-on-one psychotherapy and somatic sessions each week. Standard, or Transitional, Living is for residents who have graduated Holina’s full 12-week programme or have six or more months of continuous recovery, and keeps the same accountability structure without the added weekly therapy sessions.
Do Sober Living residents still have access to therapy?
Yes. Enhanced Sober Living residents receive weekly one-on-one psychotherapy and somatic sessions. Standard Sober Living residents keep their Case Manager sessions and 12-step meeting schedule, and can arrange additional therapy through Holina if needed.
How long do people typically stay in Sober Living?
Stays range from one month to six months or longer. Most residents stay between three and six months before moving on.
Can Sober Living residents contribute or volunteer on the island?
Yes. Residents are encouraged to take part in community service and volunteering on Koh Phangan, including schools, animal welfare, beach cleaning, ecological projects, and refugee support work.
Ready to Talk About Sober Living?
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