We know what it's like to sit across from someone you love and not recognize them anymore. We know the 2am phone calls. The broken promises. The hope, the crash, the hope again. We know because we've been on both sides of this — as the person in addiction, and as the family member watching it happen.

That's why we built Gambit Recovery. Not to give you a brochure. To give you a real way forward.

Call us now: 833-442-6248   |   833-4-GAMBIT

We answer. No call centers. No hold queues. A real person who gets it.

You're not the only family going through this

Every week, we hear from parents, spouses, siblings, and friends who are exhausted, scared, and out of ideas. Some are watching a loved one come out of treatment for the second or third time. Some are at the point where they've stopped sleeping. Some are calling us because they don't know who else to call.

Here's who reaches out to us most:

Parents

Your son or daughter is an adult now, which means you can't force anything — but you can't stop caring either. Maybe they've been to rehab. Maybe they've had stretches of sobriety that felt like a turning point, right up until they weren't. You've read everything. You've tried everything. And you're still here, still looking, still fighting for them even when they're not fighting for themselves yet.

We see you. We've been that family. And we built something that actually helps.

Spouses and partners

You made vows. You meant them. And you've spent months — maybe years — trying to hold things together while someone you love comes apart. You're not just scared for them. You're scared for your relationship, your kids, your finances, your future. The loneliness of loving someone in addiction is one of the hardest things a person can carry.

You deserve support too. And they deserve more than another chance — they deserve a real structure to come home to.

Siblings and extended family

Sometimes parents can't do it anymore. Sometimes it falls to a brother, a sister, an aunt, a cousin. You stepped up when you didn't have to, and now you're trying to figure out a system that nobody hands you a map for. We'll be your map.

Counselors and case managers

If you're a treatment professional looking for a trusted next step for a client leaving PHP or IOP, we'd love to connect. We operate consistent, structured homes across four states, we respond fast, and we take referrals seriously. Call us directly at 833-4-GAMBIT or visit our contact page to start a conversation.

What sober living actually is — and why it works

Sober living is not rehab. It's not a hospital or a clinical program. It's a structured, drug-free home where your loved one lives alongside other people in recovery — with daily accountability, required meeting attendance, random drug and alcohol testing, and house managers who lead by example because they've lived it themselves.

Think of it as the bridge between treatment and real life. Most relapses happen in that gap — when someone leaves a controlled environment and walks straight back into the same people, places, and pressures that got them there. Sober living closes that gap.

At Gambit Recovery, structure isn't optional and it isn't negotiable. Every home — in Arizona, California, Washington, and Missouri — follows the same proven model:

• Daily drug and alcohol testing

• Required attendance at 12-step or approved recovery meetings

• Weekly house meetings with the full household

• Employment expectations — residents are expected to work or actively job search

• Curfews and house rules that create real accountability

• House managers who have been through recovery themselves

The cost starts at $165 per week — one of the most affordable structured sober living programs in the country. Many families help cover it, especially in early recovery.

We put our own families through this. We know what we're asking.

Gambit Recovery was founded by Tom Fay and Nathan Mitchell. They didn't start this company from the outside looking in. They met in a sober living house in 2011 — as residents. Both of them had been through the revolving door of relapse. Both of them had family members who waited, worried, and wondered if this time would be different.

It was. And it wasn't luck — it was structure.

They saw what was missing in traditional sober living: real accountability, real community, real leadership from people who actually understood what recovery required. So they built it. And fifteen years later, over 10,000 people have come through Gambit homes across four states.

When you call us, you're not calling a corporation. You're calling people who know what it costs a family to watch someone they love struggle — because our families went through it too. We came out the other side. And we're here to help yours do the same.

How to get your loved one into Gambit Recovery

You don't need to have everything figured out. Most families who call us don't. Here's all it takes:

Step 1: Call us.

833-442-6248. Tell us where things stand — their situation, their location, their history if you know it. We'll listen without judgment and help you figure out the right next step.

Step 2: We'll find the right house.

We have homes for men and women in Arizona, California, Washington, and Missouri. We'll match based on location, situation, and readiness — and walk you through what to expect.

Step 3: They move in. The structure begins.

Once they're in, they're part of a community of people moving in the same direction. You get peace of mind knowing they're in a safe, accountable environment — with people who have been exactly where they are.

Questions families ask us most

Can I pay for my loved one's stay?

Yes. Many families cover costs, especially in the beginning. Our homes start at $125 per week — among the most affordable structured sober living programs in the country. There's also a one-time admin fee of $140 and a $25 monthly supply fee. Use our cost calculator at gambitrecovery.com/about to estimate the total.

What if they're not ready?

Call us anyway. "Ready" looks different for everyone, and we can help you figure out what's realistic given where they are. We're not going to pressure you or give you a sales pitch. We'll have an honest conversation about what your loved one actually needs — and whether Gambit is the right fit.

What if they've already been to treatment and relapsed?

That's one of the most common situations we hear. The revolving door of rehab is real — we lived it ourselves. What's often missing isn't willpower or desire. It's structure and environment after treatment ends. That's exactly what we provide.

Will you keep me updated on how they're doing?

Residents' privacy matters, and what we can share depends on their consent. When you call, we'll walk you through how family communication typically works and what you can expect from us.

How is Gambit different from other sober living homes?

Our founders met in sober living. They weren't investors who saw a market — they were residents who saw what wasn't working and decided to fix it. Every house manager we hire has lived experience in recovery. Our model has been refined over fifteen years and more than 10,000 residents. We're not running a halfway house. We're building lives.