Admissions
Who we serve and how to move in
The criteria are written down and applied the same way to every applicant, so you can tell whether the residence is right for you before you reach out.
Who the residence serves
The residence serves adult males who are committed to pursuing recovery and who can live in a community of peers without posing a danger to themselves or others.
- You are an adult man, 18 or older
- You have a substance use disorder diagnosis or history
- You are committed to pursuing your recovery
- You can live in a community of peers without posing a danger to yourself or others
- You are willing to follow the house expectations and take part in the life of the house
The residence is dedicated to the priority population of persons with substance use disorder and does not accept persons who do not have a substance use disorder diagnosis or history.
From first message to move-in
Send us a message
Email the inquiries inbox with a few lines about who the residence is for and when they are hoping to move in. You can write for yourself, or on behalf of someone you are supporting: a family member, a client, or a patient. Keep detailed medical or legal history out of the email; that is a conversation.
Talk it through
We set up a call to talk about where you are in your recovery and what you are looking for, and to walk you through the house expectations, the residency fees and what they cover, and when a room may be available. It is a two-way conversation: you are deciding whether Redd House is right for you, too.
Confirm it is a fit
We review the conversation against the same written criteria we use for everyone. You get a clear answer either way, and if the residence is not the right fit, we will tell you why and point you toward other options where we can.
Move in
Before you move in you receive the residency agreement and the house expectations in writing, and you have the chance to ask about anything in them. Then you meet the house, and you start.
What to put in your first message
A few lines is plenty. It helps to include:
- Your name, and the name of the person the inquiry is for if it is not you
- A phone number and the best times to reach you
- Roughly when you are hoping to move in
- Whether you are coming from treatment, from another residence, or from somewhere else
Leave detailed medical, legal, or treatment history out of the email. We will talk through what matters when we speak.
Need help right now?
Redd House is a residence, not a crisis or detox service. If you or someone you love is in danger, call 911. These lines are free, confidential, and answered 24 hours a day.
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline988Call or text, 24 hours a day, for a mental health or substance use crisis.
- SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-4357Free, confidential treatment referral and information, 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Admissions questions
Who can live at Redd House?
Adult men who have a substance use disorder diagnosis or history, who are committed to pursuing recovery, and who can live in a community of peers without posing a danger to themselves or others. The residence is dedicated to that priority population and does not accept people without a substance use disorder diagnosis or history.
Do you accept women?
Not at this time. Redd House is serving male residents only. If you are looking for a residence for a woman, the Virginia Association of Recovery Residences publishes a directory of accredited homes across the state.
Do I have to be in treatment to live here?
You have to be committed to your recovery and engaged in it outside the house. Clinical treatment is your choice: residents who pursue it work with the licensed provider they select, and residency is never conditional on using a particular provider. Mutual-aid meetings and recovery community activities are part of how most residents stay engaged.
Can I reach out for someone else?
Yes. Family members, counselors, case managers, and treatment providers planning a discharge often make the first contact. Email us with your name, how to reach you, and roughly when the person you are helping hopes to move in. We will want to speak with the prospective resident directly before anything is decided.
How much does it cost?
We go over the residency fees, what they include, and when they are due in our first conversation, before you commit to anything. Ask us anything about money up front; it is better for everyone that there are no surprises after you move in.
How do I apply?
Start by emailing inquiries@reddhouse.org. We will set up a conversation about your recovery, the house, and the expectations, then confirm whether the residence is a fit against the same written criteria we use for everyone. If it is, you receive the residency agreement in writing before you move in.
All frequently asked questions
Redd House serves adult men in recovery from a substance use disorder. Within that population, every applicant is assessed against the same written criteria, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, source of funds, or disability. People in recovery from a substance use disorder are protected under federal and Virginia fair housing law, and we will consider any reasonable accommodation request.
Connect with our program
Send a few lines about who the residence is for and when they are hoping to move in. We will set up a time to talk.