Next Step Sober Living
Next Step Sober Living supports UW Madison students and other young adults in recovery from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Next Step participants live together in a 4 bedroom apartment at Pres House Apartments (Madison, WI).
Next Step has served young adults in recovery from substance use disorders since 2014. Next Step is certified by the Wisconsin Association for Sober Housing for its quality standards and ethical practice.
Next Step participants will…
- Commit to their continued recovery from substance use disorder and create an Individual Recovery Plan
- Agree to maintain an alcohol and drug free living environment (excluding prescription medications)
- Live together in a designated apartment within Pres House Apartments
- Provide support and accountability to their peers in the program
- Participate in Next Step cohort meetings and activities
- Are employed (or actively seeking employment), pursuing their education, or involved in community service
Take the Next Step:
- Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page to get more information or an application
- Meet with the program director to discuss program requirements
- Arrange a tour of Pres House Apartments and the Next Step unit
- Fill out the Next Step application and lease application (non-binding)
- Complete an interview with the program director
- Meet other program participants
- Sign an individual lease and provide a security deposit within 14 days of being accepted into the program
Next Step participants are eligible to receive a rent credit each month for successful program participation.
*Please note that Pres House Apartments is not a substance-free facility. Those new to recovery should consider a transitional living program prior to applying to Next Step at Pres House Apartments. Next Step will consider every applicant in active recovery; applicants with 6-9 months of sustained recovery are best suited for our level of support.