A home to find your footing.
Explore our sober living homes in Shirley and Mastic on Long Island. Shared spaces, familiar routines, and peer connection support everyday life in recovery.
The ordinary things
that make a difference.
A home is more than a room. It is how we look after our space, our responsibilities, and each other.
Spaces to come together
Shared living areas make room for conversation, connection, and the everyday experience of belonging.
Accountability with purpose
House agreements, check-ins, and clear expectations support consideration for everyone in the home.
A rhythm for rest
Quiet hours and consistent routines give the day a beginning, a middle, and a time to recharge.
Shared responsibility
Cooking, chores, and caring for common spaces build skills you can take into your next chapter.
A little structure.
A lot of possibility.
Recovery happens in everyday moments. A familiar rhythm makes room for responsibility, connection, and a life you want to keep building.
See how the program worksBegin with a little intention and a routine you can come back to.
- Start well
- Breakfast, personal care, and a moment to plan your day.
- Pitch in
- Take care of your part of the shared home.
- Head out
- Make space for work, school, volunteering, or appointments.
An example daily rhythm. Schedules and expectations vary by home.
Independence grows
with connection.
Get to know how peer support and shared experiences fit into daily life at New Roots.
Explore the communityBuild a life you can keep making your own.
Shared living brings ordinary decisions into focus. Talking about them early helps people understand what they need, what they can offer, and where a clear agreement matters.
A space that works
Ask about room arrangements, quiet hours, accessibility, transportation, and shared chores. Be specific about the conditions that help you rest and keep commitments.
Use the admissions checklistPrivacy with respect
You can offer support without asking for someone’s medical history. Medication and treatment questions belong in a private conversation with the appropriate staff member and clinician.
Read about care and privacyClear boundaries
Discuss shared-space needs, personal belongings, borrowing money, and how to raise a concern. Ask how disagreements and complaints are handled in the home.
Explore connection and boundariesLife beyond the house
Work, education, relationships, finances, and interests matter too. Use the wellness map to find a part of life you would like to give a little attention this week.
Explore all dimensions of wellnessYou don’t have to do this alone.
Learn what to expect, ask your questions, and take the next step at your own pace.
For you, a loved one, or someone you support.