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Clean & Sober
“I know for a fact that I wouldn’t still be sober if not for ‘Mad House’. The support I get from the staff and peers is absolutely amazing.”
Still Strong, Still Sober, Still Together
At Clean and Sober Transitional Living (CSTL), we are more than just a roof over your head or a program to follow – we are a community of adults sharing the profound journey toward lifelong sobriety. We believe that while the path to recovery is personal, it was never meant to be walked alone.
Navigating the Journey Together
We know there has been some noise lately. A few “roller coaster” moments and disruptive challenges have led some to wonder if we’ve lost our way or if our foundation has faltered. We want to set the record straight: CSTL is standing as strong as ever. Every successful organization and every person in recovery encounters hurdles. These “bumps in the road” aren’t signs of failure; they are opportunities to practice the very resilience we teach. Our focus remains exactly where it belongs: on the safety, growth, and daily support of residents in our community.
The Power of Mutual Accountability
Our mission hasn’t changed, and our doors remain open as a sanctuary for change. CSTL continues to be the safe haven our residents rely on to stay on the straight and narrow. This community thrives on a beautiful cycle of mutual support:
- The Community provides the structure, the safety, and the proven path toward a new life.
- The Residents provide the heart, the active participation, and the peer-to-peer accountability that makes recovery possible.
Looking Forward
As we move into this next chapter, we invite our residents, alumni, and supporters to lean in. We are doubling down on our commitment to preserve a drug and alcohol-free lifestyle for everyone who calls CSTL home. Whether you are just starting your journey or have been with us for years, know that you are part of something durable and deeply rooted.
More than 7,000 residents have successfully made the journey with us over the last 37 years, and we are eagerly looking forward to the next 7,000.
Sobriety Starts Here!
Call 916-961-2691
Join us and experience a stable, alcohol and drug free lifestyle backed by a supportive community, both essential to long term sobriety.
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Transitional Living
Welcome to Clean & Sober
Since 1989, Clean & Sober Transitional Living (CSTL) has helped more than 7,000 people learn how to bolster their recovery by providing a safe, secure, supportive, and affordable sober living environment. CSTL is a community of adults who share their intention of achieving long-term freedom from drugs and alcohol.
We are registered with the California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals (CCAPP), and we are highly respected in the field.
The vast majority of our residents learn how to stay sober and to avoid relapse while building a strong foundation for a life free from drugs or alcohol. Call NOW to build your resilient recovery.
Questions
(916) 961-2691
Services & Amenities
Our Service
Food Included
CSTL provides three meals a day in Phase One; these meals are prepared in the kitchen and served at specified times in the Meeting House. We do this for two reasons: to make it easier for our residents to manage their finances (i.e. to take the cost of food out of their budget considerations) and to provide opportunities for our residents to interact and to get to know each other during meal times. Breakfast and dinner are prepared on a daily basis by selected resident cooks; lunch consists of leftovers from the previous night’s dinner, that morning’s breakfast, and cold cuts and other sandwich fixings.
Dining Area
The Dining Area in the Meeting House is where our Phase One residents eat together and socialize with each other. All CSTL homes in both Phase One and Phase Two have full kitchens.
Comfortable Rooms
In Phase One, CSTL will provide you with a twin-size bed, a dresser, and a shared space in a closet. In Phase Two, residents have their own furnished rooms.
Relaxation Area
There is a living room in the Meeting House where residents from all houses and any guests can gather to watch television or movies.
Meeting Room
CSTL has two meeting rooms that are used for 12-step meetings and for Sunday night house meetings. The larger of the two meeting rooms is in the Meeting House and is also converted to additional dining space on a daily basis for dinner.
Additional Amenities
Parking
Available on-site or in the immediate vicinity.
Laundry Facilities
Washer and dryer are available for use by each resident.
WiFi
Internet is accessible throughout each house
Years of Experience
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Message from our founder
Don Troutman
Don Troutman is a pioneer in the recovery field, where he has worked since 1989 as the founder/owner of Clean & Sober Transitional Living in Fair Oaks, CA. Don graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Fresno State University. He has over two years of post-graduate studies in addiction and continues to stay on the cutting edge in the field of recovery.
Don served on the Board of Directors for the California Association of Addiction Recovery Resources (CAARR, now CCAPP) from 2001- 2007 and again in 2008-2009.
Testimonials
What they say
It's a safe clean and sober environment that's very close to the Sacramento city buss system.Theres many stores right across the street,very close to the American River as well.And of course A.A meetings are located right in the house so you don't miss out on any recovery.
Charlie M.
Words can not express how grateful I am for my social part of dons model with "peers helping peers". Every day I wake up at 4 am and hear my heart beat for my next level of soberity. It's truly an honor to be a part of a family that is there for the long haul. Just know you are going to want recovery as bad a you want to breathe.
Armando W.
So far my time here is wonderful. The other residents are great.
David T.
This place is a beautiful part of Fair Oaks. It has helped so many who are willing to do the work to help themselves.
Chad F.
Popular Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Residents will typically stay for a year or more if they follow rules and expectations and stay sober. We believe that providing a home where people have security in their residency can be critical in maintaining long term sobriety.
Clean and Sober living is a private pay company. We do not offer any form of therapy or counseling therefore health insurance companies will not pay for our services.
Private rooms are available once a resident enters Phase II.
Yes, we are close to transportation lines.
CSTL provides all furniture needed including a bed, dresser and night stand.
We do not allow residents to take any controlled substance. SSRI and SNRI prescribed medications are allowed.