Men's recovery home · San Antonio, TX
Do the work.
Own the win.
7 beds in central San Antonio. A furnished bed, a curfew, a job to get to, and brothers who hold the line. Sobriety isn't handed to you here. You earn it every day.
- 7 beds
- Men only
- House manager
- Random testing
- Abstinence-based
- Olmos Park Terrace
Why "Merit"
Earned,
not given.
Nobody hands you sobriety, and self-respect isn't free. You rebuild your life one choice, one day and one hard-earned win at a time. That's what the name means, and it's how the house runs.
1. Excellence or worth: high quality, value, or virtue.
2. Earned advantage: something deserved through action, effort, or character, not luck, privilege, or circumstance.
In recovery, it means dignity you earned yourself.
The house
A real home on a quiet street.
7 beds in a well-kept, 4-bedroom house in Olmos Park Terrace, inside Loop 410. There's no sign out front and nothing that looks like a facility. It's close to downtown, the Medical Center and bus routes to work, meetings and IOP.
The Merit Code
Five rules we live by.
Earn it every day
Sobriety isn't handed to you. Put in the work, own your recovery, and take pride in what you build.
Own your stuff
No excuses, no shifting blame. Accountability isn't a punishment here. It's the tool that keeps you moving.
Do the work
Show up, hold down a job, clean up your own mess, and do the right thing when nobody is looking.
I am my brother's keeper
Nobody does this alone. Speak the truth straight, pull each other up, and leave drama at the door.
Rebuild the trust
Words don't mean much until your actions back them up. Prove every day that you're a man of your word.
Our mark
Rank you earn.
Nobody hands it to you.
Stripes are the plainest sign of something earned over time. Nobody gets them for showing up once. That's why the Merit mark is three chevrons, stacked like rank.
The brackets: the house
Structure, rules and the brothers around you. They hold everything in place while you build.
Three chevrons: three phases
Foundation, Build and Lead. Each one is earned by what you do, not by time served.
The rust chevron: today
The one in front of you. Earn it, and there's a new one to work for. That's how rank gets built: every day.
How accountability works here
Structure you can count on.
Merit isn't treatment. It's a peer-support home with real rules. We connect you to IOP, counseling and meetings, and the house keeps you honest while you do the work.
Work or IOP in 30 days
A job, school, volunteer work or an intensive outpatient program within your first 30 days.
Random testing
Drug and alcohol tests at least twice a month, plus tests for cause. The house stays substance-free.
Curfew and meetings
An 11 pm curfew on weeknights and midnight on weekends. At least 3 recovery meetings a week and a sponsor or recovery coach.
The house comes first
A weekly house meeting, a chore rotation, and no overnight guests. Everyone pulls their weight.
Three phases, earned, not timed
Foundation
Earlier curfew, weekly check-ins with the house manager, and a job or IOP lined up. Move up when you've shown you can keep the basics.
Build
Steady work, rent paid on time, and a clean record in the house. You get the standard curfew and more freedom.
Lead
Mentor new brothers, help run house meetings, and plan your next move to independent living.
What's included
Move in with a bag. We've got the rest.
- Furnished bed and dresser
- Lockable storage
- All utilities
- Wi-Fi
- Full kitchen and cookware
- Linens and bedding
- Washer and dryer
- Cleaning supplies
- Naloxone on site, all trained
- A house manager who shows up
Residents buy and cook their own food. SNAP benefits work for groceries.
Cost
Admissions
From first call to your own bed.
You'll need to have finished detox and be ready to do the work.
- 1Call or apply
By phone or online. We answer within 2 hours during the day.
- 2Phone screen
Same day. We'll talk through where you are, your plan and how you'll pay.
- 3Tour and interview
In person or by video, within 48 hours. Meet the house manager.
- 4Decision
A straight answer within 24 hours.
- 5Move in
A drug screen, your signed agreement and your first payment. Then you're home.
For courts, probation and discharge planners
A placement you can count on.
We answer referrals the same day. With your client's signed release, we'll send you a status update at 30 days and report on testing, curfew and compliance.
Is Merit a treatment center?
No. Merit is a peer-support recovery home. We don't provide detox or clinical care. We connect you with IOP, counseling and medication providers, and the house gives you structure while you do the work.
Do I need to finish detox first?
Yes. You need to have finished detox before you move in. Many residents come straight from residential treatment or while starting IOP.
How much does it cost?
$850 a month per bed. That covers a furnished bed, all utilities, Wi-Fi, linens, laundry and a house manager. Residents buy their own food. You can pay weekly or monthly.
Does insurance pay for this?
Insurance, Medicare and Medicaid don't pay rent at sober living homes. They may cover your IOP, counseling and medication. Most residents pay from wages, SSDI or SSI, VA benefits, or help from family.
Do you accept residents on MAT, like methadone or Suboxone?
No. Merit is an abstinence-based home, so residents can't be on medication-assisted treatment such as methadone or buprenorphine (Suboxone). Other prescribed medications are fine. They're kept in a lockbox and logged.
I'm on probation or parole. Can I live here?
Often, yes. We work with officers and courts, and we review every application individually. Tell us your conditions when you apply.
A bed is open.
Come earn it.
Call 210-538-4833 or apply online. We'll get back to you today.