What is a Halfway or Three Quarter Way House?
A three quarter way house is a supervised and structured living environment for persons reentering their communities. These houses are often referred to as a drug free residence, 12-step house, recovery residence, or clean and sober living. After completing treatment for drugs or alcohol, most clients are referred to a structured house for some time before returning home. This is an environment with curfews and rules that helps someone in the transition back to independent living. Clients may be referred to such a house or decide for themselves that they need a clean and safe place to live . So residents may come from rehabilitation, court, detox, or directly from home. Clients may stay from several weeks to well over a year while they adjust and find stability in their lifestyle. Court or probation monitoring and reporting can be a part of a house contract and is supported by staff.