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Men's sober living · Indianapolis area
A steadier place to move forward.
Structured, supportive sober living for men in the Indianapolis area. Residence One is open, and a second residence is coming soon.
Inquire about availability
Looking for a place for yourself or for someone you care about? Start with a short inquiry.
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Men's sober livingTwo residences · Indianapolis area
Welcome Home
Recovery deserves more than a bed. It deserves a safe, comfortable home where every resident is met with hope, dignity and a sense of purpose.
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Shawn, photographed at one of the homes in soft window light. Relaxed, direct gaze, everyday clothes. Environmental portrait, not a studio headshot.
Meet the man behind the mission
Recovery is more than a business. It’s a calling.
“My name is Shawn Lessor, and my career has always been rooted in real estate development with a focus on revitalizing distressed neighborhoods and helping hardworking people live in homes they can truly be proud of.”
“Through years of charitable work, I began to recognize a major flaw within the recovery industry — too many organizations prioritize profits over the well-being of the residents they serve.”
Read Shawn’s full story“With the opening of The Hoosier Sober Living House, our mission is not only to provide safe and comfortable housing, but also to restore hope, dignity, and a sense of purpose to every resident who walks through our doors.”
The homes
A residence you can be proud of
Men's sober living in the Indianapolis area, with a structured, supportive, recovery-focused environment. A few illustrative views:
Gathering Spaces
Shared rooms to settle in, talk and unwind.
Fresh Air
Quiet outdoor moments at the end of the day.
Our residences
Two homes, one standard
Residence One is open. Residence Two is coming soon, with the same structured, supportive, recovery-focused environment.
Residence One
Our first men's residence in the Indianapolis area: a shared, sober home built around structure and support.
Explore Residence OneResidence Two
Our second men's residence, coming soon, with the same structured, supportive, recovery-focused environment.
Explore Residence TwoStructuredSupportiveRecovery-focused
Life in the home
An ordinary day, with a steady rhythm.
Structure is what makes a house feel settled. Here is what a typical day can look like for a resident.
Morning
Starting the day
- Up, room in order
- Breakfast and coffee in the kitchen
- Heading out to work, school, or appointments
Afternoon
Building a routine
- Working, or looking for work
- Errands and personal responsibilities
- Time for recovery meetings or support
Evening
Coming home
- A shared meal around the table
- House chores, shared fairly
- Quiet time and rest
This is an example of daily life, shown for illustration. Each home's actual expectations are explained in full during the placement conversation.
For individuals and families
Seeking a place to live?
Whether you are looking for yourself or for a son, brother, or friend, the first step is a short, private inquiry.
- i.Share a little about the situation
- ii.Talk through fit and availability
- iii.Decide on next steps
For professionals
Referring a client?
Discharge planners, counselors, case managers, and other partners can send a referral and ask about current availability.
- i.Send a brief referral with your contact details
- ii.Discuss availability and fit
- iii.Coordinate timing with you and your client
Placement
How placement works
Four steps from first question to move-in.
1
Reach out
Send an inquiry or referral, or ask about availability.
2
A conversation
Talk about the person, their goals, and what they are looking for in a home.
3
Fit and availability
Look at which residence may suit them and when a place may be open.
4
Move-in
Review the home's expectations and plan a move-in date.
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Get in touch
Ask about availability.
Whether you are looking for yourself, a family member, or a client, start with a short inquiry or referral.
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Men's residence · Indianapolis area
Residence One
One of Hoosier Sober Living's two men's residences, offering a structured, supportive, recovery-focused place to live.
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About this residence
A home built around structure and support.
Residence One is a shared home for men committed to living sober. Residents keep up with work, daily responsibilities, and recovery while living alongside others working toward the same goal.
- Who it is forMen in recovery
- LocationIndianapolis area
- EnvironmentStructured, supportive, recovery-focused
- Housing typeResidential recovery housing. Not a clinical or treatment facility.
Room details, what is included, and house expectations are reviewed with you during the placement conversation.
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Coming soon
Men's residence · Indianapolis area
Residence Two
Our second men's residence is coming soon, with the same structured, supportive, recovery-focused environment.
Interior
Interior
About this residence
Room to settle in and move forward.
Residence Two is coming soon. It will be a shared home for men in recovery. It offers a sober, structured setting for building steady daily routines alongside others with the same commitment.
- Who it is forMen in recovery
- LocationIndianapolis area
- EnvironmentStructured, supportive, recovery-focused
- Housing typeResidential recovery housing. Not a clinical or treatment facility.
Room details, what is included, and house expectations are reviewed with you during the placement conversation.
Our Approach
Structure with warmth.
A recovery-focused environment built on clear expectations, real accountability, and genuine care — never clinical, always dignified.
Our philosophy
We saw an industry that too often puts profits before people. So we built something different — a home where the resident comes first, and recovery is treated as a true calling.
Six foundations
What a structured home means here
Structure
Clear, consistent expectations that create safety and predictability — the foundation recovery is built on.
Community
A house of men supporting one another, sharing the ordinary rhythms of daily life and holding each other accountable.
A Real Home
Beautifully kept surroundings that communicate respect. Dignity is in the details — the made bed, the clean kitchen, the welcoming porch.
Recovery Focus
An environment that supports each resident’s own recovery path — meetings, work, service, and the habits that sustain lasting change.
Genuine Care
Run by people who treat recovery as a calling. We know residents by name and meet them with respect, not a transaction.
Purpose
More than a place to stay — a place to rebuild direction, restore hope, and rediscover a sense of purpose.
Honesty first
What we are — and what we aren’t
Clarity builds trust. Here’s exactly what to expect from Hoosier Sober Living.
What we are
- Residential recovery housing for men
- A structured, supportive living environment
- A community of accountability and respect
- A warm, beautifully kept home
- A partner to your existing recovery resources
What we are not
- A treatment or clinical program
- A counseling or medical-care provider
- Staffed 24/7 or a supervised facility
- A meal service or full-amenity residence
- A guarantee of availability or placement
If you or someone you love is ready for a safe, structured next step, we’d be honored to talk.
Resources
You don’t have to do this alone
A starting point of trusted helplines, support lines, and recovery resources — for residents, families, and the professionals who serve them.
Where to turn
Trusted recovery resources
We’ve gathered a few well-known starting points. We’re not affiliated with these organizations, and listings aren’t an endorsement — but they’re a good place to begin.
SAMHSA National Helpline
1-800-662-4357 — free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service (US).
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text 988 — 24/7 free and confidential support for people in distress.
Indiana 211
Dial 211 — connects Indiana residents with health and human services, including recovery housing and support.
Addiction Resource Center (Indiana)
State-level recovery information and treatment locators for Indiana residents.
Alcoholics Anonymous — Indiana
Find local AA meetings across the Indianapolis area and statewide.
Narcotics Anonymous
Find local NA meetings and a supportive recovery community.
SAMHSA Treatment Locator
A searchable directory of licensed treatment facilities nationwide.
For families
Loving someone in recovery
If someone you love is ready for a structured next step, we’re glad to talk through whether our home is a fit — honestly and without pressure.
Start a conversationFor professionals
Refer a client
Case managers and discharge planners can use our referral form. We’ll follow up directly with you about availability and fit.
Make a referralPrefer to talk? Call us at 317-787-5626 or email hoosiersoberliving@gmail.com.
If you or someone you love is ready for a safe, structured next step, we’d be honored to talk.
Website policies
Privacy Policy
How Hoosier Sober Living LLC collects, uses and protects information when you visit hoosiersoberliving.com or contact us through it.
Last updated October 2, 2026
Who we are
Hoosier Sober Living LLC (“Hoosier Sober Living,” “we,” “us”) operates men’s sober living residences in the Indianapolis area and the website hoosiersoberliving.com. This policy applies to information collected through this website.
Information you give us
When you use our applicant inquiry, professional referral or resource suggestion forms, you may give us:
- Names and contact details, such as phone number and email address
- Your preferred contact method and best time to reach you
- General housing details, such as preferred residence, move-in timeframe and current general housing situation
- Details about a family member or referring professional you choose to include
- Your consent choices, such as permission to be contacted or to receive text messages
Information we ask you not to send
Please do not send diagnoses, medications, substance-use history, treatment records, discharge summaries, Social Security numbers, identification documents or criminal records through this website. If such information is sent anyway, we will use it only to respond to your inquiry and may delete it.
Information collected automatically
Like most websites, this site and its hosting provider may automatically record basic technical information, such as your IP address, browser type and the pages you visit. We may use cookies or similar technologies that are needed for the site to work or that help us understand general site use. You can control cookies through your browser settings.
How we use information
- To respond to your inquiry or referral and contact you by your preferred method
- To review fit and availability. Inquiries are reviewed by people, not by automated decision-making
- To keep business records and meet legal obligations
- To maintain and improve this website
Submitting an inquiry does not reserve a bed or guarantee placement.
Text messages
We send text messages only if you choose to receive them. Consent to texts is not required to submit an inquiry. Message and data rates may apply. You can opt out at any time by replying STOP.
How we share information
We do not sell or rent your personal information. We share it only:
- With service providers who help us operate this website and our communications, and who must protect it
- With a family member or referring professional you have identified and authorized
- When required by law, or when needed to protect someone’s safety
We do not tell anyone that you contacted us unless you have authorized it or the law requires it.
How we protect information
We use reasonable administrative, technical and physical safeguards to protect information. No website or method of transmission is completely secure.
How long we keep information
We keep inquiry information only as long as needed to respond, maintain business records and meet legal obligations. After that, we delete it or remove details that identify you.
Your choices
You may ask us to access, correct or delete information you have given us, or to stop contacting you. Contact us using the details in the Contact section of this website.
Children
This website is not intended for anyone under 18, and we do not knowingly collect information from children.
Links to other websites
Our Resources page links to independent organizations. Their privacy practices are their own, and we are not responsible for them.
Changes to this policy
We may update this policy from time to time. The date at the top of this page shows when it was last changed.
Questions
If you have questions about this policy, please reach us through the Contact section of this website.
Equal housing opportunity
Non-Discrimination Statement
Hoosier Sober Living LLC is committed to equal housing opportunity and to treating every person with dignity and respect.
Last updated October 2, 2026
Our commitment
Hoosier Sober Living does not discriminate in housing, inquiries, referrals or any other part of its operations on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, disability, familial status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.
Eligibility criteria for our residences are applied consistently to every applicant.
People in recovery
Federal fair housing law recognizes that people in recovery from substance use disorder may be people with disabilities. We welcome inquiries from people in recovery and from the families and professionals who support them. Federal law does not protect the current illegal use of controlled substances.
Reasonable accommodations
People with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations in our rules, policies, practices or services, or reasonable modifications, when needed for equal opportunity to use and enjoy housing. A request can be made at any time, including during an inquiry. Each request is considered individually.
Accessible communication
If you need this website’s information in another format, or need help completing an inquiry, please let us know through the Contact section of this website.
Concerns and complaints
If you believe you have been treated unfairly, please tell us so we can address it. You also have the right to contact a government agency:
- U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity: hud.gov/fairhousing{EXT}
- Indiana Civil Rights Commission: 317-232-2600, in.gov/icrc{EXT}
Equal Housing Opportunity
About Shawn
A calling, not a business.
Meet Shawn Lessor — the man behind Hoosier Sober Living, and the reason it exists.
Portrait · to be photographedEnvironmental portrait of Shawn at one of the homes, soft window light.
Founder, Hoosier Sober Living LLC
About Shawn
My name is Shawn Lessor, and my career has always been rooted in real estate development with a focus on revitalizing distressed neighborhoods and helping hardworking people live in homes they can truly be proud of.
Through years of charitable work, I began to recognize a major flaw within the recovery industry — too many organizations prioritize profits over the well-being of the residents they serve.
To me and my dedicated staff, recovery is more than just a business; it is a true calling. With the opening of The Hoosier Sober Living House, our mission is not only to provide safe and comfortable housing, but also to restore hope, dignity, and a sense of purpose to every resident who walks through our doors.
Shawn LessorFounder
What Hoosier Sober Living is
A home, not a clinic.
Sober living is residential housing for people in recovery: a stable, substance-free place to live with structure and shared responsibility.
- What it offersMen's sober living housing in the Indianapolis area
- EnvironmentStructured, supportive, recovery-focused
- What it is notA medical, clinical, or treatment program
Have a question about a placement?
Frequently asked
Questions, answered honestly
The things families and professionals most often want to know — in plain language.
What is sober living?
Sober living is shared residential housing for people in recovery. It offers a substance-free home with structure, so residents can keep up with work, responsibilities, and recovery while living with others working toward the same goal.
Is Hoosier Sober Living a treatment center?
No. Hoosier Sober Living provides residential recovery housing. It does not provide medical or clinical treatment.
Who are the homes for?
Both residences are for men in recovery who want a structured, supportive place to live in the Indianapolis area.
See the homesCan I inquire for a family member?
Yes. The inquiry form lets you say whether you are asking for yourself or for someone you care about.
Start an inquiryI'm a professional. How do I refer a client?
Use the referral form to share your contact details, your client's initials, and the timing you are working toward.
Make a referralWhat does a typical day look like?
See the sample daily rhythm on the homepage. The exact expectations for each home are reviewed during placement.
See a sample dayShould I include medical information in the form?
No. Please keep your inquiry general. Do not include diagnoses, medical records, or clinical details.
Still have a question?
The Homes
Two residences, one standard.
Beautifully restored homes in the Indianapolis area, designed to feel like a private residence — warm, dignified, and genuinely cared for.
Open now
Residence One
Our flagship home is open and welcoming men now. It’s a beautifully restored residence with warm shared living spaces, a welcoming kitchen, and quiet rooms for rest and reflection — a place where recovery and dignity go hand in hand.
- Warm, shared living and dining spaces
- Crisp, restful private bedrooms
- A clean, welcoming shared kitchen
- Quiet outdoor space to reflect
Coming soon
Residence Two
Our second residence is currently in preparation. When it opens, it will carry the exact same standard of warmth, structure, and care — extending a place of dignity to more men in the community who are ready for their next chapter.
We’d be glad to keep you informed as Residence Two opens its doors. Reach out and we’ll be in touch.
Get notified when it opens
Inside the homes
Spaces made to feel lived in
Every room is kept with the same care you’d give your own home — because we believe surroundings shape recovery.
The Living Room
A plush, shared gathering space — deep navy seating, warm light, and the quiet comfort of a real home.
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The Kitchen
A clean, welcoming kitchen where residents share meals and the ordinary rituals of daily life.
Photo coming soon
The Dining Table
A long table set for fellowship — a place to break bread, share stories, and build community.
Photo coming soon
Quiet Rooms
Crisp, restful bedrooms with warm wood and soft light — a private space to rest and reset.
The Yard
Mature trees and a quiet patio — outdoor space to breathe, reflect, and find a moment of calm.
A note on what we are
Hoosier Sober Living provides residential recovery housing only. We are not a treatment or clinical program, and we do not provide counseling, medical care, meals, or 24/7 staffing. We are a structured, supportive home — and a strong partner alongside the clinical and recovery resources each resident already has in place.
If you or someone you love is ready for a safe, structured next step, we’d be honored to talk.
Daily Life
Life in the home
An ordinary day, with a steady rhythm. Structure is what makes a house feel settled — here is what a typical day can look like for a resident.
Morning
Starting the day
- Up, room in order
- Breakfast and coffee in the kitchen
- Heading out to work, school, or appointments
Afternoon
Building a routine
- Working, or looking for work
- Errands and personal responsibilities
- Time for recovery meetings or support
Evening
Coming home
- A shared meal around the table
- House chores, shared fairly
- Quiet time and rest
This is an example of daily life, shown for illustration. Each home's actual expectations are explained in full during the placement conversation.
If you or someone you love is ready for a safe, structured next step, we’d be honored to talk.
Referral partners
Make a referral
For treatment programs, courts, the VA, case managers and agencies — download our referral form, complete it, and email it back to us.
Referral forms
Download the forms
Fill in the form on your computer and save it, or print it and fill it in by hand. Email it to hoosiersoberliving@gmail.com, or call 317-787-5626 with questions.
Start here
Download
Referral Form — fillable
One fillable PDF with the referral form and both add-on pages. Type in your answers, save it, and email it back.
Referral Form (B1)
The main referral form, used by every referral source.
VA Add-On (B1-V)
For veterans referred by VA staff. Attach it to the Referral Form.
Court, Probation & Corrections Add-On (B1-C)
For problem-solving courts, probation, parole, community corrections and reentry programs. Attach it to the Referral Form.
Release of Information (B2)
The applicant’s written consent to share information with Hoosier Sober Living. Print it, have the applicant sign it, and send it with the referral.
Please send the referral with a signed Release of Information (Form B2 above, or your agency’s 42 CFR Part 2-compliant form). VA staff use VA Form 10-5345. Don’t attach treatment records without a signed release. Hoosier Sober Living does not give or receive anything of value for referrals.
Prefer to refer online?
Send a referral from this site
Residents
Pay your rent
Simple, secure ways to pay — online, in person, or by app. Every payment gets a receipt.
Ways to pay
Choose what works for you
Family members, sponsors and agencies can pay too — just include the resident’s name.
Pay online
Card or bank account. Use the secure pay link we text or email you for each rent invoice, or make a payment here. Checkout is handled by Stripe — we never see or store your card number.
Make a paymentOnline payments open soon. Until then, use one of the other options.
Pay in person
Cash or money order, handed to Shawn or a staff member. Always ask for your printed receipt, and keep it for your records.
Cash App or Zelle
Ask staff for our Cash App or Zelle details. Put your name and home in the payment note so it’s credited to you the same day.
Questions about your balance or need a statement? Call 317-787-5626 or email hoosiersoberliving@gmail.com.
For your safety: never send card numbers by text or email. Hoosier Sober Living staff will never ask for your card number over the phone.
Contact
Let’s start with a conversation
Whether you’re seeking a home for yourself, someone you love, or a client — we’re glad to talk it through, honestly and without pressure.
Two ways to reach us
Apply / Inquire or Make a Referral
For professionals
Refer a client
Case managers and discharge planners can use our referral form. We’ll follow up directly with you about availability and fit.
See referral optionsWe never ask for medical, treatment, legal, or ID information. Please don’t include any protected health details in your message.