Transitional Living Program
The Alpha transitional living program is an immersive aftercare experience designed to provide you with all the tools you need to succeed in recovery. Recovery cannot be taught; it must be experienced. With the advocacy of our staff and a community of like-minded peers, Alpha 180 residents gain the self-confidence, life skills, and direction they need for lifelong recovery. Get in touch today to start healing.
A recovery community specifically designed to help young men launch into a life without substance abuse.
Austin Residences
Located downtown in one of the fastest-growing cities in the US, our Austin transitional living residence is steps from the University of Texas and minutes from both urban and outdoor destinations. 24/7 on-site staff provide daily oversight and support.
Therapy
Our integrated clinical addiction treatment model utilizes Experiential Attachment Therapy to heal underlying issues of substance use disorder. Our licensed clinicians are passionate about working with young men to uncover their unique strengths and life skills and find their path.
Launch Program
More than case management, we work with each client to discover their interests and aptitudes, developing an individualized success plan. For true empowerment, clients receive specialists, including fitness trainers, executive function coaches, tutors, and more.
Recreation
Recreation is part of the foundation of transitional housing. Clients participate in regular activities locally, such as paddle boarding, paintball, or cliff jumping. We also go on multi-day expeditions to ski, camp, or whitewater raft.
Family support
Our goal is to support the entire family as you all navigate the challenges of early recovery and sober living. We offer family therapy, mentoring services, support groups, and in-person educational workshops.
Enjoy Austin in Our Downtown Residences
Our transitional living program is located in the heart of central Austin, just a few minutes from colleges and universities, miles of trails and outdoor recreation, and some of the nation’s most famous music venues. Daytime and live-in staff provide direction so you remain focused while emphasizing the importance of having fun and staying active in transitional living. You will work together with the other residents, building friendships and shaping the life you have always wanted.
“There’s a freedom you begin to feel the closer you get to Austin, Texas.” Willie Nelson
Single-occupancy rooms available
Gym membership included
Desirable downtown location
Tons of walkable job options
What Living in Sober Housing Is All About
In early recovery, it is vital to have a sense of community. While many transitional living homes serve individuals with a wide range of ages and goals, Alpha 180’s sober living environment is specifically for men (age 17+) committed to the recovery process, building life skills, and pursuing academics. By having shared interests and goals, our sober housing for college-age young men in Austin, TX provides a tight knit community and foundation for recovery.
Residents stay active in the local recovery community, as well as participating in expeditions and recreation activities regularly. Read on to learn more about our sober living programs.
Who You’ll Be Living With
While residing in our Austin-area sober living, residents live with both fellow clients and live-in resident advisors. You will benefit from a shared commitment to sobriety among all the residents while building friendships based on commonality and shared interests. Members of Alpha 180 sober housing build deep friendships as they navigate recovery together. With opportunities to explore personal fitness, music, or other interests – while pursuing academics – residents truly feel a part of a community that gets them! If you or someone you know is seeking sober living for (17 years or older) in Austin, TX, give us a call.
Clubhouse
Sitting in the heart of Austin, the Alpha Clubhouse is a go-to for recovery. The Clubhouse hosts nightly dinners, recovery meetings, and our outpatient services, such as our Alpha Launch program, where you can have a flexible and fruitful recovery without being a resident. This is your place to chill, study, check in with your therapist, or just socialize with friends as you heal your mental health and recover from your addiction.
Healing
OUR CLINICAL APPROACH
We believe that everybody is seeking love, connection, and personal fulfillment. Our licensed clinicians seek to uncover what thoughts, experiences, or behaviors are standing in the way of achieving your true potential. Because addiction involves mental, biological, social, and environmental factors, our therapeutic approach seeks to address all of these areas as well.
All members of Alpha 180 are paired with a primary therapist with whom they will work one-on-one for the duration of their stay. Therapy is individualized for each student’s unique needs and may adapt as needs change throughout the stay.
Our experience shows that treating trauma is pivotal to achieving long-term recovery, and seeking out a transitional living program is beneficial to those with trauma and substance abuse. ‘Trauma’ can refer to any experience, big or small, that made you feel unsafe in the world. When left untreated, individuals will continue to use anything they can to get that sense of safety, regularly turning back to alcohol and drugs. When it is an appropriate fit for the client in addiction treatment programs, we offer Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) therapy. EMDR is a research-based psychotherapy designed to alleviate distress caused by traumatic memories.
Many individuals who have experienced addiction struggle with feelings of shame. Our therapeutic approach is designed to help you uncover and utilize your unique strengths. As you navigate and overcome the challenges of early recovery, you and your therapist will work together to integrate these successes into your identity. The result is a feeling of confidence, gratitude, and empowerment for the journey ahead!
Integrated Clinical Services
While some Transitional Living Programs may outsource clinical care to other providers, our licensed clinicians are members of our team, providing integrated therapeutic support every step of the way. Our expert therapists are passionate about working exclusively with young adults and have cultivated our programming to meet their unique needs in psychotherapy and recovery.
Alpha is set apart by the Launch Program. Each client works with our Case Manager one-on-one to develop an individualized, vocational, or academic success plan. We then pair clients with specialists based on their unique recovery goals, ranging from nutritionists and fitness trainers to executive function coaches and tutors in our transitional living program.
Our program is all about building a happy, healthy, independent life. This begins with identifying a vision for your future and some first steps you are excited about. For most clients, these may be enrolling in some classes, getting a job to save money, or learning a new skill.
Alpha Launch provides parents the peace of mind that their loved one is pursuing purposeful goals while giving young adults the earned independence they deserve. The Alpha mission is driven by our belief that anyone should have any opportunity they seek!
Expeditions & Activities
Alpha knows that most of the recovery process happens outside of groups. For Texas-based patients in outpatient addiction treatment, staying active and having fun with expeditions and activities with people your age all over the country is best! With our therapeutic adventures, you can learn how to work with a team, find your inner courage, and build your self-esteem.
Here are just a few of the trips and expeditions we have taken with our community:
Swimming at Barton Springs
Cliff jumping at Pace Bend Park
Whitewater rafting in Gunnison, CO
Overnight trip to Galveston, Texas
Golf and disc golf
Skiing and snowboarding in Taos, NM
Camping in Big Bend National Park
Paintball and wakeboarding
Whitewater rafting
Overnight Beach Trips
Skiing and Snowboarding
Cliff Jumping
Family Programming
Recovery is a process that involves the whole family.
For the duration of your stay, clinical staff will maintain regular contact with family members to ensure they’re learning and healing alongside you. Some of the features of the family support we offer include:
- Family Therapy
- Two-Day Educational Workshop
- Recovery Education
- Boundaries and Family Dynamics
- Virtual Support Groups
- Referral to Outside Services
We believe that recovery is not just for the client. When all family members participate in the recovery process, the chances of long-term success rise significantly.
A Typical Day at
We will support you in building an active recovery lifestyle during your stay in our transitional living program that balances responsibility and leisure. Residents receive increasing freedom as they progress through the program. This is a sample of what a standard weekday for new transitional housing residents may look like:
8:00 AM
Wake Up, Shower, Eat Breakfast
9:15 AM
Morning Meditation
10:30 AM
Physical Fitness
11:30 AM
Meet with Case Manager
12:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 PM
Individual Therapy Session
2:00-5:00 PM
Psychoeducation and Process Group
6:00 PM
Dinner at the Clubhouse
7:00 PM
Recovery Meeting
8:00 PM
Free Time
9:00 PM
Chore
10:00 PM
Wind Down
Expectations for Sober Living
Upon arrival, new residents are instantly made to feel at home as they are welcomed by staff and community members. Sober living standards require maintaining abstinence from all mind and mood-altering substances, including alcohol. Residents may take approved non-narcotic medications prescribed by a doctor.
Living in communal sober living environments means respecting each other’s space. Sober housing members will maintain the cleanliness of their space daily, while gaining vital life skills, such as cooking and budgeting. In addition to clinical programming, sober housing residents have a weekly accountability meeting where peers can provide feedback to one another in a safe environment.
Residents also have the opportunity to participate in yoga, CrossFit, and other recreational activities regularly.
A Focus on Family Healing
We understand that mental and emotional well-being extends beyond the individual — it thrives within the context of relationships and family. Our approach to treatment recognizes that healing is most powerful when it involves the entire support system. That's why we offer family therapy for teens in Austin alongside mental health and addiction treatment. Like all our therapies, our family counseling program is led by experts, including marriage and family therapists (LMFTs).
Family counseling involves addressing communication breakdowns, trauma, addiction, or behavioral challenges by incorporating family-focused therapies in our treatment plans. This fosters understanding, rebuilds trust, and strengthens bonds. By engaging loved ones in the therapeutic process through family counseling, we create a foundation for lasting change, ensuring that recovery is not just a personal journey but a shared one.
Alumni Programming
Our alumni programming serves as a bridge between the past and present, creating a sense of belonging and pride. Through alumni programming, clients can continue to be a part of a community that values and supports their growth, creating a lasting connection and camaraderie.
Working With Other Professionals for Comprehensive Care
Not everyone can find all the treatment they need at Alpha Behavioral Health. We believe that everyone deserves quality and compassionate mental health and addiction treatment. For this reason, we work closely with referring professionals to offer families a wide range of support. This includes helping families who require supplementary support or a different level of care find additional services and qualified professionals.
Continuous recovery can only occur when goals are aligned and healthy communication moves freely. Our team is experienced in delicately handling treatment planning, program transitions, and family dynamics. By carefully assessing each client, we ensure that the services offered by Alpha Behavioral Health are tailored to their individual needs and support their healing and recovery.
We Accept Insurance
Alpha Behavioral Health works with most major insurance providers. We are currently in-network with BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Tricare, Magellan Healthcare, and Aetna. However, we can also work with other insurance providers on an out-of-network basis. Our goal is to help youth, regardless of their insurance situation. If you have questions about your insurance, you can Verify Your Benefits here.
Transitional Living Program FAQ
What is a Transitional Living Program?
Transitional living is a type of residential treatment for people with addictions or substance use disorder. It provides a safe, clinically-supported environment for them to heal the multiple facets of addiction through psychotherapy, recreation, and socializing.
What are the benefits of Transitional Living Programs?
Transitional housing offers various benefits for youth healing their addiction. For one, the support staff is readily available 24/7 for your loved one or yourself to speak to should you need them. It’s affordable housing for every patient, covered by insurance. You can receive life skills training alongside your recovery plan.
Who is a Transitional Living Program for?
Transitional living is for youth and adults who have gone to jail or prison or are people in need of more direct support when it comes to their mental health or substance abuse.
How can Transitional Living Programs help adults and young adults heal?
A transitional living program is designed to improve the life of the adult or young adult suffering from substance use disorder or poor mental health to ensure their relationships outside treatment will heal and thrive as well. Transitional housing prepares adults and young adults for the life they’ll lead without their addiction.
What can I expect from Alpha Behavioral Health's Transitional Living Program in Austin?
You can expect to Embrace, Empower, Embody, and Emerge with our transitional living treatment. We’ll show you how to embrace your new surroundings so that transitional housing is less frightening. We’ll show you how to empower yourself as you begin your recovery plan and become a better you. You’ll begin to embody your recovery as you tackle new commitments and leadership activities through recreation and communication. Lastly, you’ll Emerge from the program with a firm foundation in recovery.
What services does Alpha Behavioral Health's Transitional Living Program provide?
At Alpha, we provide affordable housing in the Austin area, we provide multiple therapy options depending on the patient’s needs, we provide our Launch program to help young adults learn the life and vocational skills to succeed in life, we have client recreation to balance healing with fun, and we provide family therapy for families who need recovery as well.
Does insurance cover Transitional Living Programs in Austin?
To verify your insurance with us, click the button above or contact us for more information.
Why choose a Transitional Living program in Austin, TX?
Our Austin residences are located in central Austin, near universities, hiking trails, shopping centers, and music venues that provide our transitional living program residents with entertainment and recreation as they heal. Thus, they can feel connected to society while going through something as difficult yet empowering as recovery.
Contact us today to get enrolled in Alpha 180’s services