In Balance Living is a sober living program for young men who have successfully completed primary treatment and need additional support to maintain their sobriety while taking on the challenges of becoming an independent adult.

In Balance Living is located in the central part of Tucson, Arizona. It is five minutes from the University of Arizona and Pima Community College. It is a unique, private series of duplexes that opens into a central courtyard and can house up to fifteen residents.

In Balance Living addresses the ongoing need for a "next step" for graduates of primary treatment programs. The first six to twelve months, post-discharge from primary treatment, is such a critical time for young people that are new in recovery. Research has demonstrated that among individuals facing the challenges of recovery, those who stay in programs for longer periods of time have lower rates of drug use and criminal behavior, and higher rates of employment and school attendance. Dr. Kevin McCaulley M.D. has studied and written about the importance of the extended care model of treatment. "It provides the best way to maximize the clients chances of achieving long term sobriety. The first year of recovery is all about risk management."

We are truly excited to offer this opportunity to young men ages 17 - 22. In Balance Living is a thriving and nurturing sober living community with a strong 12-step program, continuous clinical treatment, sober fun, and opportunities for academic and vocational success.

In Balance Transitional Living is a community of sober living.  This community is a partnership between residents, staff, sponsors, mentors, and volunteers, and has been formed to fulfill the goals of the program and ensure a successful twelve-step recovery for all of our residents. 

Our sober living community will be a caring and supportive environment, existing to provide an arena for spiritual, emotional, and intellectual growth, as well as existing as a nurturing place to strengthen recovery. 

In our shared endeavor, we view each person as a separate and special individual.  We uphold the worth and dignity of each individual.  We will strive always to provide relationships based on accountability, honesty, and trust.  It is through these relationships that we will assist our young people in developing the tools for living life as a sober, contributing member of society.

We desire to assist in the development young people who are capable of making responsible life decisions; young people who hold deep, real, and meaningful practical and spiritual values; young people who have a strong understanding of the twelve-steps and apply them in all of their affairs; young people who can become truly whole human beings; and young people who live a fulfilling life as a person in recovery. 

• To build, strengthen, and maintain a strong recovery base which will lead to long-term sobriety. 
• To teach them to examine their motivations and behaviors, to make informed decisions, to face conflicts instead of avoid them, and to accept the consequences of their actions.
• To enhance interpersonal skills and self-esteem so that young people can handle conflict and maintain friendships
• To help young people develop constructive approaches to family situations
• To enhance the ability to obtain and maintain employment
• To increase educational levels and academic performances
• To develop necessary life skills for successful, independent living such as money management, goal-setting, and time management. 
• To enable young people to live on their own and transition successfully into adulthood 

          Trip to Grand Canyon, Sept. '07

"Before coming to In Balance, I thought I had reached a point in my recovery where I would no longer learn anything I already knew.  I thought I could be sober without really having to work at it. I was close-minded to say the least.  In Balance Living and the fellowship in Tucson proved me wrong.  Since I have been here, I have been given the gift of knowing that I am truly ok  Throughout the years, I have been dominated by fear and obsessions which were blinding me from seeing the truth.  And the truth is I am a very blessed individual who has been given a second chance at life.  Not only have I been handed the opportunity to grow here at In Balance, but I have also been given a chance to give back.  I was taught that I can only keep what I have by giving it away, a lesson I will never forget.  I am very happy to say that In Balance has been such a huge part of my recovery. "

—Steve B

"I found myself lost after going through a year long therapeutic boarding school. Sheltered from the negative outside influences and choices and decisions required to make as an adult I had no idea where to start. Luckily, In Balance Living was offered to me as an option for aftercare. I was a little apprehensive at first, but it turned out to be the best choice I have ever made. Back when I was living in my addictive thinking and behaviors, I did not have the slightest idea of how to be an adult. Here at In Balance, I learned little things like how to write a check, to key things as getting a job, and registering for school, but most importantly I learned all about SOBER LIVING. This was a perfect transition from a controlled environment to starting to be on my own. One other huge benefit was the staff and their own connection to recovery and AA and NA. From living here, I have become well connected in both of these fellowships and getting a good base to build my recovery off of. I am so happy that I made this decision, because it gave me the means to be able to get an apartment, and go to school and maintain a job as well as living a sober lifestyle."
—Jeff C