Our Approach

Founded in 2003, Chapter 5 is a 501(c)3, non-profit organization offering an effective program where Guests will gain lasting results from a long-term commitment to sobriety. We offer an encouraging and compassionate environment that gives rise to a strong recovery, and we combine this with a 12-step program requiring daily participation. Our goal is to help those who are serious about their recovery; we have a large number of alumni who have remained clean and sober for over a year.

At Chapter 5 feelings are valued, shared freely and explored fully, without fear of physical, verbal or emotional confrontation. We support success in all areas of our lives, combined with a healthy acceptance of failure. Our group goal is continual improvement in the spiritual, emotional and physical growth of Chapter 5 Guests. We upgrade. We progress. We live by a higher standard.

Although Chapter 5 is open to all who desire to stop drinking and/or using drugs, residency is limited to those who are willing and able to accept and practice our rules and standards. All new residents of Chapter 5 must be accepted by a majority vote of the current residents after a thirty (30) day probationary period that demonstrates their understanding and commitment to the program. A minimum commitment of 3 months is required, and a stay of 26 weeks is recommended for most guests.