Courage to Change is a 12 step based, low barrier, sober living environment centered in Bloomington, IN and surrounding counties. We engage the individual on many different levels to address their
substance abuse. We utilize proven methods of treatment which include: 12 step recovery, one on one counseling, intensive outpatient classes, peer support, individual accountability, leadership opportunities, and connection to resources in the community. We take self-referrals, referrals from other treatment centers and social service agencies, referrals from the criminal justice system and anyone wanting to live in safe, sober living housing. We are certified by the Indiana Affiliation of Recovery Residencies.
Certified by the Indiana Affiliations of Recovery Residencies
“I am not what happened to me, I am what I choose to become.”
Courage to Change Sober Living is a 501c3, and all donations are completely tax deductable. We use paypal for safe and secure donations. Or you can mail a check to:
Courage to Change Sober Living, P.O. Box 3001, Bloomington, Indiana 47402.
Our generous community partners are a vital part of our client's success. In offering low barrier housing we accept people who may not have insurance or the resources to pay upfront. Thats where you come in. You make it possible for us to offer services to the poor, disenfranchised, disempowered, and vulnerable.
Every donation helps.
Our History
Co-Founders Marilyn Grimes and Brandon Drake saw the need for more options for those looking for transitional housing in Monroe County. With this in mind Courage to Change Sober Living was founded in 2016. We started with one house and now have four sober living houses--two men's and two women's. Courage to Change continues to serve those in need of low barrier, safe and sober living housing.
Who We Are
Courage to Change Sober Living Staff and Board Members
Executive Director: Marilyn Grimes
Woman’s House Case Manager: Stacy Flynn
Men’s House Case Manager: Jason Hankins
Men’s House Case Manager: Justin Booth
Board President: Misty James
Board Member: Bobby Overman
Board Member: Danielle Morris
Board Member: Felicia Helvey
Board Member: Cindy Houston
Board Member: Aj Lawson
Learn more about donations…
Click here to learn a more detailed breakdown of how much your donation helps the community.
FAQs and Info
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Sober living experiences
Click here to read past/current residents personal experiences with sober living.
Special thanks to Sober Joe Coffee…
We would like to thank Sober Joe Coffee for providing rent funding to the mens and womens sober living houses. Every time you purchase sober joes coffee a portion of the proceeds goes to rental costs for men and women in our program. Click on the highlighted name above to learn more and support Sober Joe!
— The Courage To Change Team
Special thanks to our funders…
-Thank you to Perry Township for providing funding for our staff salary for our new men’s residence.
-Thank you to the Bloomington Board of Realtors who provided money for our Welcome Home Fund.
