FAQ

Monarch Homes is a private pay company and does not accept insurance.

Monarch Homes does not provide food as part of a residents’ stay (although on mile-stone sobriety anniversaries and long-time resident farewell parties, cakes and pizzas are known to be had). Every Monarch Home does provide ample space for food storage as well as all food preparation and culinary needs with a fully stocked communal kitchen.

All Monarch Homes are located under 1 mile from public transportation lines, if not closer. San Francisco Monarch Homes are walking distance (under 5 minutes) to SFMTA public transportation.

All Monarch Homes are within 1-2 miles of shopping areas, making grocery and other shopping convenient and accessible by public transportation, walking or ride services.  San Francisco Monarch Homes are within walking distance of grocery, restaurants and shops.

–  Sacramento Monarch Homes are located close to Azure Acres and CDRP (Kaiser) out-patient programs, there are several additional options in the greater Sacramento area as well. All accessible by public transportation and easy to drive to. Uber and Lyft ride services are also great options for those who do not drive. 

–  San Francisco Monarch Homes are easily accessible by SFMTA public transportation to Foundations, Ohlhoff, CDRP (Kaiser) out-patient recovery programs.

Residents are asked to bring only their personal belongings/clothing, personal hygiene products, and food. All other needs and amenities: cleaning supplies, bedding, linens, kitchenware, and laundry, etc. are taken care of by Monarch management. Please be advised, no personal large storage, furniture or bedding will be allowed to enter the home.  If you have further questions, please ask.

Residents sign a month-to-month service agreement; however, we recommend that residents stay a minimum of 90 days.  Residents are given the choice and permitted to stay, given they are making progressive steps in one’s recovery, a continued willingness to welcome and assist new residents and ongoing engagement in the community of the Home. Statistically over the years, and across the board, long-term clinical studies prove that residents who continue their after-care programs and remain in an active sober living community after treatment have much higher chances at successful long-term recovery.

Incoming residents need a minimum of 72 hours sober and the ability to pass a drug and alcohol screen. Monarch Homes is not a detox facility.  All residents go through an interview process and more times than not, they come ahead and tour the Home with a house manager. In certain circumstances, consideration for incoming residents may need an additional level of support and care while staying in a Monarch Home.  If this is the assessment, it may be required that a resident be first enrolled in an I.O.P. (Intensive Outpatient Program) or to be working actively with a therapist or mental health professional.  If you have further questions, our staff are ready to answer your questions and assist you in determining the right level of care, the appropriate placement in a Home or if necessary finding other area resources you may need to make the next transition a success.

• Please read through the general information on the website and call (707) 205-5254.