Frequently Asked Questions

Mare's House is open to women of all ages who are ready to move forward in their recovery.

Women who live at Mare's House are members of a small community. There is a group support/sisterhood aspect, where they hold each other up and hold each other accountable. It’s more like a family than a facility.

Mare's House members work with their program director and case manager throughout their residency, as well as a night manager who provides oversight on evenings and weekends.

To ensure our residents’ safety, we perform random sobriety checks. We engage daily with our residents to assess their well-being and provide support.

The services of Licensed and credentialed clinicians can be added (if needed or desired) to best support each member’s individual plan. While clinicians operate independently from Mare's House, they are active and integral members of the treatment team. Clinicians participate and offer guidance with program planning, crisis intervention, and family integration. Because clinicians are independent practitioners, members can continue receiving their services after leaving Mare's House.

Many of our members have negative experiences related to education. Past failures, expulsions, substance use triggers and undiagnosed or unsupported learning issues are common. We encourage members to develop an educational plan that supports their future goals to help re-write this part of their story. San Diego offers a variety of post-secondary options and resources including adult schools for high school completion, community colleges, vocational training courses and world-renowned universities. Oftentimes, we encourage our members to engage educational consultants, tutoring organizations or other educational resources to make sure that they find the right fit for their needs.

We determine this during the admission process.