23rd Street House for Men
M.O.U.D Specific, Structured Residence for Adult Men
High Level of Support & Accountability
The 23rd Street Recovery Residence is a NARR/Trohn Level III Certified home. Located in the historical Houston Heights neighborhood, HOEM offers a structured MAT specific peer community for men who are determined to maintain abstinence and develop a recovery-oriented lifestyle. HOEM bridges the gap between inpatient treatment and independent living.
A typical weekday Resident Schedule for the residence consists of morning meditation, individual daily activities such as working, volunteering and a recovery meeting, a resident prepared dinner and wrap-up. Our on-site staff offers Goals Coaching to support residents as they work toward attaining realistic and meaningful recovery goals.
While there is no minimum or maximum length of stay, we encourage residents to stay at least 6 months to achieve the goals of emotional, spiritual and financial stability for a solid life foundation that consists of self-respect, self-esteem, self-efficacy and friendships that are healthy and supportive.
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Certifications
Admission
- Display a sincere desire for recovery
- Interview required
- Must be at least 18 years old
- Test drug-free & alcohol-free
- IOP Required
Manager Tel: 713-299-4976
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Location
Conveniently located in the historic upscale Houston Heights neighborhood, close to downtown and near several Metro Bus lines. Nearby parks, jogging trails, tennis courts and numerous 12-step recovery meetings.
Testimonials
In March of 2021, I came to House of Extra Measures at my rock bottom, no family, no trust, no money, no job, absolutely nothing to my name. I came with more of a willingness than I had ever had before, because I was finally sick and tired of being sick and tired. This would have been my 5th sober living home in the past decade. Along with that, I had been to 4 inpatient rehab facilities, 5 times inpatient at detox facilities, and 4 times hospitalized for overdoses in the year prior to moving into HEM. I was truly at the end of my rope and was ready for it to end. Unfortunately, I still had a few more months of screwing up left in my because I relapsed while in the 23rd street house and was kicked out. Fortunately for myself, through arduous work and accountability, Jeffrey, Ralph, and Buck allowed me to redeem myself and return to the Melbourne house on June 10, 2021. This is where my recovery truly began.
Since moving into HEM, I have had plenty of success with jobs, legal issues, family problems, friends, building my accountability and sense of responsibility. I have profoundly changed every aspect of my life. Today, I am at a job that I love, that truly values the work that I do and what I contribute to the company. I have my own 2-bedroom apartment that I do not miss payments on. I have my own vehicle that is beyond anything that I ever dreamed I would have. I actually maintain full coverage insurance today which is a miracle in itself. I have the most amazing dog I rescued off the streets, who has also contributed greatly to my recovery. I actually found him walking on the train tracks while living in the Melbourne house and could not bring myself to leave him there and it was the best decision I have ever made. He is the most important thing in my life and helps me keep my life going in the right direction.
I owe almost all of this success to living at HEM. House of Extra measures taught me how to be responsible. It also taught me how to be an adult, as well as a man. I learned how to take responsibility for my actions and handle my problems as they come rather than push them away, “out of sight out of mind.” I would say that my house manager Jeffrey had the biggest influence on my recovery and my overall life while in the house. He was truly a model for what I strived to be and to achieve. His spiritual and mental discipline is beyond anything I ever knew. It gave me a profound sense of respect for him and helped me to strive to be more like him, which I feel was particularly important to my recovery.
Currently, as of June 10, 2024, I have 3 years clean and sober. I never imagined that I would have achieved this level of recovery. As far as goals go, I want to continue growing spiritually, physically, and mentally, and keep doing what I am doing. I am very happy with my life as it is today, and plan to continue on the path laid out for me by my higher power. I appreciate this opportunity to share my recovery journey and success.
Kevin A.-Resident