About St. Paul Sober Living (SPSL)
St. Paul Sober Living (SPSL) is a structured sober living and recovery housing provider in Saint Paul, Minnesota, offering substance use recovery support for people transitioning toward independent living.
Founded in 2001, SPSL provides two levels of sober living plus outside recovery services, all built around structure, accountability and peer connection.
Its model emphasizes recovery capital, shared experience and active participation in the Twin Cities recovery community.
Recovery Housing Programs
Residents can choose between two program tracks based on their needs in early recovery.
The PLUS Level of Care is a highly structured option pairing each resident with a Certified Recovery Specialist and including mandatory morning programs, curfew, sponsor participation and at least two weekly drug and alcohol tests.
The Traditional Level of Care offers a less intensive setting with weekly house meetings, curfew, sobriety testing and a live-in senior peer for practical guidance.
SPSL also provides Outside Services such as recovery coaching, sobriety monitoring and family communication for alumni living independently, all within a 12 Step oriented environment.
Quick Facts: St. Paul Sober Living
- Location: 569 Selby Avenue in Saint Paul, near Boyd Park
- Levels of care: PLUS and Traditional sober living, plus Outside Services
- Who they treat: Adults in early recovery; official positioning centers on the men's community, so confirm eligibility at intake
- Approach: Structure, accountability, coaching, sponsorship and community engagement
- Payment options: Private pay and self-pay; verify arrangements during intake
- Amenities: Medication safes, transportation to appointments and recreational activities
