Veteran & First Responder Sober Living

Honoring Those Who Serve with Specialized Recovery Support

At Porch Light Recovery, we understand that veterans and first responders face unique challenges on the path to recovery. The weight of service, exposure to trauma, and the pressure to appear strong can make asking for help feel impossible.

Our leadership team includes veteran owners who have walked this road. We get it. No judgment. No explanations needed. Just a community that understands.

Why We Created This Program

Service members and first responders are trained to protect others, often at the expense of their own well-being. The transition back to civilian life or the cumulative stress of responding to emergencies can leave invisible wounds that substance use temporarily masks.

We believe those who have sacrificed for their communities deserve recovery support that recognizes their unique experiences with:

Service-related trauma and PTSD

Hypervigilance and difficulty relaxing

The stigma of seeking help in service cultures

Career and licensing concerns

The need for peer connection with others who understand

Veteran & First Responder Pricing

To honor your service, we waive the intake fee and offer 10% off monthly rates for all verified veterans and first responders.

Shared
Accommodations

$1,350/month

(regularly $1,500/month)

Intake fee waived

Perfect for those seeking community-focused recovery in a supportive environment.

Features:

  • 2–3 residents per bedroom
  • Shared bathroom facilities (low resident-to-bathroom ratio)
  • Full access to all common areas and amenities
  • Complete recovery programming included

Private Room

$1,800/month

(regularly $2,000/month)

Intake fee waived

Ideal balance of personal space and community connection.

Features:

  • Single occupancy bedroom
  • Shared bathroom facilities (low resident-to-bathroom ratio)
  • Full access to all common areas and amenities
  • Complete recovery programming included

EXECUTIVE SUITES

$2,700/month

(regularly $3,000/month)

Intake fee waived

Designed for professionals who need dedicated private space while remaining part of the recovery community.

Features:

  • Private bedroom with en-suite bathroom
  • Maximum privacy within a structured environment
  • Full access to all common areas and amenities
  • Complete recovery programming included

Who Qualifies

This program is available to:

Active duty military personnel

Veterans (honorably discharged)

National Guard and Reserve members

Police officers and law enforcement

Firefighters

EMTs and paramedics

911 dispatchers

Corrections officers

Simple
Verification

We keep verification simple and respectful. During your intake conversation, we'll ask for one of the following:

  • DD214 (for veterans)
  • Active duty military ID
  • VA health card
  • Department badge or ID
  • Letter from employer on department letterhead

All documentation is handled with complete confidentiality. We understand the sensitivity around service records and career concerns.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Every resident in our program receives:

  • State-licensed Level III supervised sober living (DDAP licensed, NARR certified)

  • Individual recovery coaching

  • Peer support from others who understand service-related challenges

  • Structured programming with flexibility for work schedules

  • Coordination with VA services and outside treatment providers

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  • Business center with high-speed internet

  • Gym and fitness membership

  • Aftercare and alumni support

Take the First Step

You've served others. Let us serve you.

Call us for a confidential conversation about your situation. No pressure, no judgment. Just real talk about what recovery could look like for you.