Sober Living: Kim Livesay, LCDC and Nick Long

In the State of Texas, there is still no licensure for sober
living homes and, as a result, there are no set guidelines for
how they should be run. This makes it extra important, when
choosing a sober living home, to do the relevant research to
ensure that it’s the right program for you. Joining us today to
talk about all things sober living, are two inspiring individuals
who have not only come through their own personal recovery
journeys, but have dedicated their lives to helping others do the
same. Kim Livesay, LCDC is a program counselor and Business
Development Specialist at La Hacienda, and the owner of the
women’s sober living home, Legacy House. Nick Long, similarly, is
the founder and Executive Director of Sharpen Recovery, a
Christ-centered non-profit providing sober living housing for men
and women in need of recovery from drug and alcohol addiction in
Houston. In this episode, we find out what questions to ask when
considering a sober living home, in terms of program and staff
structures, costs, approaches to and treatment of relapse, and so
much more! When it comes to the question of the length of stay in
their respective sober living homes, Nick explains how
demographics affect the length of stay and Kim fills us in on
what she finds to be the most effective. We find out how Sharpen
Recovery navigates the fine balance of respecting the beliefs of
individuals with the Christ-centered culture of the organization,
and why Legacy House chooses to keep MAT medication off the
premises. To close, our guests share some great insights into the
challenges families of recovery face, and how families can best
support their loved one through their recovery journey. Tune in
for this insightful discussion on the wonderful resources
available and remember, as long as there’s breath, there’s
hope! 





Key Points From This Episode:


Kim Livesay’s personal recovery journey and professional
background.

The uncanny similarities between Nick Long and Kim Livesay’s
recovery and career journeys.

What led Nick to choose recovery.

Nick walks us through the Sharpen Recovery sober living home
structure and progress.

What sober living is, the purpose it serves, and the support
it provides.

The efficacy of sober living housing in preventing relapse
after treatment.

Factors affecting the length of stay in sober living homes
and what length is most effective.

Kim’s sober living, Legacy House’s approach to treatment
programming.

Details about Sharpen Recovery’s treatment program.

How Sharpen Recovery gently invites individuals to consider
Christ, without expectations. 

The respective staff structures at Legacy House and Sharpen
Recovery.

The difference between Sober Living and Oxford Houses.

What to take into account when considering the cost of sober
living.

The challenge for families in recovery and the role of family
in the sober living journey.

What people should look for when choosing a sober living
home.

Kim and Nick each share their remarkable stories of hope!






Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:


Kim Livesay, LCDC on LinkedIn


La Hacienda Treatment Center


Legacy House


Kim Livesay Phone Number — 9139635210


Kim Livesay Email


Nick Long on LinkedIn


Sharpen Recovery


Sharpen Recovery on Facebook


Sharpen Recovery on Instagram


Mosaics of Mercy