Our Mission

The mission of the Sisterhood of Sobriety is to create a safe and nurturing living environment, where women can establish a firm foundation of recovery from alcoholism and addiction, while rebuilding their lives.

Our Vision

Our vision is rooted in compassion, understanding, and empowerment. We believe in the inherent worth and potential of every woman who walks through our doors, regardless of the battles she has fought or the scars that she bears. At the Sisterhood of Sobriety, we offer more than a roof overhead, we provide a safe haven where healing can flourish. Our space is a home, where every woman is cherished, and every story is honored. Through our commitment to helping women break the cycle of addiction and transforming their lives, we aim to serve families and communities in the Tri-Valley and San Francisco Bay Areas.

Our Program

The Sisterhood of Sobriety was founded in 2012 to address the dire need for sober housing dedicated to women. Drawing on her decades of experience as a licensed clinical social worker specializing in addiction and mother/child health, co-founder Cristy Lyng set out to create a sober living environment (SLE) where women could learn to build lives of purpose after years of destructive alcohol and drug use. Although The Sisterhood is grounded in the 12-Step Recovery Movement, which focuses on complete abstinence from drugs and alcohol, we believe in introducing women to and supporting their pursuit of other methods, such as SMART Recovery, LifeRing Secular Recovery, and cognitive behavioral therapy. The Sisterhood of Sobriety also incorporates meditation, self-care, and intentional camaraderie as principles by which we live.

Since its inception, the Sisterhood of Sobriety has graduated more than 300 alumnae. A substantial majority of these women have stayed clean and sober for multiple years. Our active alumnae network often gives back to the recovery community by volunteering at the Sisterhood, sponsoring women at our property, and through other service commitments across the Bay Area.

Our Property

The Sisterhood of Sobriety is located on a half-acre property in the Tri-Valley Area of California. The residence is a 7,000 square-foot former convent. Each woman has her own room with a sink and vanity. All residents share the fully-equipped kitchen and dining room, where Sunday dinner is held weekly. The house also has a library/meditation room and family room. The grounds include a rose garden, raised beds where residents can grow food, as well as outdoor dining and lounging spaces.