For courts, probation and discharge planners
A placement you can count on.
Same-day answers, clear rules, and updates you can put in the file. Merit houses men in recovery in central San Antonio with a house manager, random testing and curfew.
What you get
Accountability you can verify.
- Same-day answer on bed availability
- Random drug and alcohol tests, at least twice a month
- 11 pm weeknight curfew, midnight weekends
- Work, school or IOP required within 30 days
- 30-day status update with a signed release
- Abstinence-based: no methadone or buprenorphine; other prescriptions locked and logged
- Men 18+ who have finished detox
- Probation and parole considered case by case
How to refer
Three ways in.
- Call the bed line at 210-538-4833 for a same-day answer.
- Apply online with the referral form. Choose "A client" and add your organization.
- Email info@meritsoberliving.com. Please don't email medical records; we'll arrange a secure way to share what's needed.
Send the client's signed release of information so we can share updates with you.
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.
A bed is open.
Come earn it.
Call 210-538-4833 or apply online. We'll get back to you today.