Healing Together at Casa Incondicional

Admissions & FAQ

Begin Your Healing Journey

Unconditional House provides a highly structured, 24/7 supervised environment for individuals committed to their recovery. Our admissions team carefully screens all applicants to ensure our dual-recovery environment is a safe, productive fit for both our residents and our rescue animals.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ 1: Does health insurance cover the cost of staying at Unconditional House?

Because sober living homes provide a structured housing environment rather than clinical medical treatment, they are not classified as formal treatment programs under most health insurance plans. Therefore, our housing fees are typically private pay. However, residents who attend off-site Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) or receive medication-assisted treatment (MAT) may often have those specific clinical services billed to their insurance.

FAQ 2: What is the daily routine like?

Residents engage in a mandatory daily schedule that includes morning meetings, assigned animal care duties (feeding, walking, and grooming), positive-reinforcement dog training sessions, chore rotations, and community 12-step or SMART recovery meetings.

FAQ 3: Are there health and safety rules for the animals?

Yes. To protect the health of our residents—whose immune systems may be compromised in early recovery—we enforce strict operational hygiene. All animals must have a documented annual physical examination, up-to-date rabies vaccinations, and negative fecal parasite testing. Additionally, animals are strictly prohibited from consuming raw protein diets to prevent the transmission of infectious agents.

FAQ 4: How long can I stay at Unconditional House?

The length of your stay depends entirely on your personal recovery needs and goals. While transitional housing programs generally recommend a minimum stay of three to six months, residents often stay between three and twelve months. We encourage residents to stay as long as it takes to build a strong support network, secure employment, and safely transition to fully independent living.

Unconditional Healing

A gentle drawing of a rescued dog and a resident walking together on a quiet path surrounded by nature.

Supportive Therapy

Therapeutic sessions help heal trauma for both residents and animals alike.

FAQ 5: What are the daily rules and expectations?

To maintain a safe and supportive community, all residents must commit to complete sobriety. Daily expectations include adhering to a curfew, completing assigned household chores, and participating in the care of our rescue animals. Residents are also required to attend regular recovery support meetings—such as 12-step programs or SMART Recovery—and must submit to mandatory, random drug and alcohol testing.

FAQ 6: How does caring for rescue dogs help my recovery?

Taking responsibility for the feeding, grooming, and overall well-being of an animal helps build self-esteem and provides a profound sense of purpose during early recovery. Research shows that bonding with animals can lower cortisol levels and promote the release of feel-good hormones, which acts as an essential counterbalance to the stress of post-acute withdrawal.

FAQ 7: What happens if a resident relapses?

The safety of our community is our highest priority, which is why we enforce a strict zero-tolerance policy for drugs and alcohol on the premises. If a relapse occurs, we have clear procedures in place to address the situation immediately. This policy protects the other residents and our animals, while allowing us to encourage the individual to seek the higher-level clinical support they need

FAQ 8: Is Unconditional House a medical rehab facility?

No. While we share the same ultimate goal of helping people achieve long-term sobriety, our sober living homes are not medical drug rehabs or inpatient clinical facilities. We provide a structured, substance-free transitional housing environment for individuals who have already completed detox or primary treatment and are ready to begin rebuilding their daily lives.

FAQ 9: Do I need prior experience with dogs to live here?

No prior dog training experience is required. Our staff will guide you on how to safely interact with and care for our rescue animals. You will learn how to use positive reinforcement methods to help the shelter dogs learn basic skills, build confidence, and prepare for their forever homes.