(424) 242-1130Opening in July of 2017, Design for Recovery quickly rose to prominence in the Los Angeles Sober Community.
One-on-One Mentoring Programs at Our Los Angeles Sober Living Homes
Why Addiction Thrives in Isolation?
Addiction is often spoken of in the recovery community as a “disease of isolation.” Public health experts refer to the opioid epidemic as a “disease of despair.” People drink alcohol to feel a part of things, to bridge a wide gap of alienation they feel between themselves and other people, or they drink to deal with the isolation and loneliness that results from continual substance abuse.
Young men often find it difficult to admit to or recognize an addiction problem when they’re surrounded by peers who drink or do drugs with abandon. They may feel like their inability to control their substance abuse is a personal failing, a lack of willpower, or even that it’s unmanly.
Even people who do realize they have a problem are often unsure where to turn. They may ask: Will anyone understand? Will people judge me? Is it even possible to get sober? And if it is possible to get sober, will my sober life be any better, or will it be another form of agony?
Alone, despairing of answers, most people go on abusing drugs and alcohol, resigned to their fates.
How Community Changes Everything
Recovery from alcohol or drug addiction is significantly strengthened when individuals connect with a supportive community and other people in recovery.
It's not because they lack willpower or don't want recovery badly enough. Recovery from addiction is complicated. It involves physical cravings, emotional triggers, and a nervous system that's learning to function without its familiar coping mechanism. That's a lot to navigate alone.
Here's what changes when someone tries to stop using by themselves: The cravings arrive. The shame surfaces. The boredom and anxiety show up. And there's no one there to remind them that these feelings are temporary, that they'll pass, that countless other people have felt exactly this way and found their way through it. Without that support, the pull toward using can become overwhelming.
Recovery with community is different. It's not that the cravings disappear or the work becomes easy. It's that residents don't have to carry it by themselves.
When one person is struggling, another person understands. When someone is fighting an urge, others around them know exactly what that's like and can offer real support.
When Young Men Move Into Design for Recovery’s Sober Living Home
They Are Immediately Welcomed Into a Community of Other Young Men Who Have Had Similar Struggles.
What's different about recovery with support vs. recovery alone?
Study after study shows the same pattern: people with strong support systems have better outcomes. They stay sober longer. They build more stable lives. They report greater satisfaction and meaning. Connection isn't nice to have, but it's foundational to lasting recovery.
When difficult moments arrive, they don't have someone who truly understands to turn to. The shame of struggling can feel isolating. Each setback feels like a personal failure rather than a normal part of the journey.
Many people in this situation eventually return to using, not because recovery is impossible, but because the burden becomes too heavy to carry alone.
At Design for Recovery, that connection isn't left to chance. It's built into the model. Every resident is part of a community of people on the same journey. Every resident has a mentor who invests in their success.
That structure means residents don't have to figure out how to build support, they're already in it, from day one.
Design for Recovery’s One-on-One Mentoring: The Model That Works
Mentoring at Design for Recovery develops naturally. It's not limited to scheduled check-ins. It shows up in everyday moments, a mentor noticing someone seems withdrawn and asking if they want to talk. Working through the day together. Being available when sleep is difficult, and thoughts are racing.
It also involves gentle accountability. A mentor can notice when someone might be heading toward unhelpful patterns and speak up with care. They celebrate effort and progress.
They encourage someone to take the harder path when it matters, reaching out to family, pursuing a job opportunity, and staying present with uncomfortable feelings.
The strongest mentor relationships at Design for Recovery become genuine friendships rooted in mutual respect and understanding.
The newer resident learns to trust the mentor as someone who genuinely wants them to succeed. The mentor, in turn, often finds that supporting someone else's recovery deepens their own commitment and growth.
Building Your Recovery Network: Inside the Home & Beyond
Design for Recovery works to ensure that residents develop important relationships to facilitate their long-term recovery.
As time passes and an individual gets a surer footing in their sobriety, many young men are shocked to find themselves becoming a leader and a sober mentor to others. This is perhaps the greatest gift of sobriety.
Happiness is often intangible, and early sobriety is full of ups and downs, but when someone is suffering, and they look to you as an example of someone who’s made it, that is often when the realization dawns on you that you have begun to overcome your addiction.
These relationships are the foundation of lasting sobriety.
At Design for Recovery, you're not building it alone, you're joining a community of people committed to staying sober together.
The connections you make here last far beyond your time with us. They become part of your life.
Fill out the form below. Tell us about your situation. Let's talk about how we can support you in building the recovery network you deserve.
Learn to live a Sober, Vibrant & Substance-Free Life
Tough days might come, but with our supportive sober community, you're never alone.
We're here to provide guidance and support for anyone on their sober living journey.
Our success stories stand testament.
Have a confidential chat with our team about admission details, house guidelines, and community support.