Sober Living with a Clinical Foundation

  • We are a 12-Step Based Recovery Program
  • Personalized, Supportive and Caring.
  • 8 Community Members Maximum.
  • Attendance of four 12-Step Meetings are required each week.
  • Residents must have an AA Or NA Sponsor.
  • Residents are Required To Work and Volunteer.
  • Structured Time For Daily Reflection, Journaling, Goal Setting and Accomplishment.
  • Weekly Case Management.
  • Assistance in Accessing The Recovery Therapeutic and Medical Community in The Dallas Area.
  • Quarterly Recovery Family Weekend.
  • Recovery Support Specialist and Clinical Support are Available.
  • Weekly Community Meeting
  • Weekly Speaker Meeting

​Our Purpose

Our sober living homes serve a crucial purpose: to offer a transitional space that allows you to reinforce the lessons learned in rehab. This in-between recovery option provides you with the support, structure, and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of returning to your daily life while maintaining your commitment to sobriety.

Our Mission

Busara's primary mission is to provide a safe and nurturing space for women to seek support, guidance, and encouragement on their journey to life recovery. We believe that by fostering a strong community, women can build each other up and overcome the challenges they face in their personal and professional lives.​
 

 Open To Serve Residents Since 2019​

Busara is a nurturing, intimate residence designed to accommodate up to eight community members. Here, individuals can securely advance their journey of recovery, building upon the foundations laid during treatment, while simultaneously offering support to fellow community members on their own transformative paths. Moreover, Busara welcomes women who may not currently be thriving in their current environments, extending the opportunity for them to become residents and embrace their own healing journey.
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We invite you to learn ​about the Busara Difference. ​
​Our name? ​Wisdom, Prudence, and Understanding in the Swahili language. ​
Our outcomes research indicates that over 90% of residents who complete the Busara program do not to treatment. This is significant because our residents have  a history of multiple treatment experiences. ​​Busara provides exceptional, evidenced based, cost effective post-treatment care to women 18 and older in an environment where wisdom, confidence and accomplishment flourish. ​
We understand that the journey to sobriety is a challenging and deeply personal one. We provide a safe and supportive environment that operates as a bridge between the structured setting of an inpatient facility and the demands of the "real world."

The In-Between Solution

Leaving an inpatient facility can be a significant step, but the transition back to everyday life can be equally daunting. It's not uncommon to find yourself grappling with the adjustments required during this critical phase of your recovery journey. This is where our sober living homes come into play.
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​Our Purpose​

To offer a transitional space that allows you to reinforce the lessons learned in rehab. This in-between recovery option provides you with the support, structure, and guidance needed to navigate the challenges of returning to your daily life while maintaining your commitment to sobriety.
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Who We Serve

Our residents have experienced some type of trauma. Busara is a place of recovery, it is substance free home.  Our extensive knowledge of mental health services and providers in the Dallas area allow us to encourage residents to utilize or create their recovery team in order to manage the past, present and future without the use of substances.
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The Rhythm of Recovery

This is a critically important outcome of life at Busara. Recovery occurs through thoughtful and collaborative goal setting, making daily use of available recovery resources and support, putting those resources into motion, and finally, understanding and being responsive to the outcome and the part that they individually play in their recovery.
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Schedule

Dr. Chester and Jennifer checks-in with residents frequently during the week to check in with their accomplishments. This regular support and feedback meeting is another aspect of the Clinical orientation of Busara.     
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Admissions Information

When inquiring about Busara, Dr. Chester will speak to people who can provide helpful information.  The prospective resident of course, as well as her treatment team or treatment therapist.  Dr. Chester may want to review treatment records or speak to the prospective resident's pre-treatment therapist.
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Each resident recognizes that allowing themselves the time and space to become more deeply grounded and proficient in therapeutic skills and life management techniques maximizes the opportunity for long term life and recovery success, however it is defined for each woman. ​

Choosing Busara Recovery Home Sober Living Means Embracing The Following Benefits:

Accountability and Responsibilities

To maintain a structured and supportive environment, we conduct random Breath Alcohol Tests (BA's) and Urinalysis (UA's). Residents are also expected to participate in daily chores to promote a sense of responsibility and teamwork.

Sponsorship and Engagement

To strengthen your commitment to recovery, we encourage residents to have a sponsor. Sponsors offer guidance, support, and a listening ear when needed. Additionally, residents are expected to be engaged in productive activities such as working, attending school, or volunteering, as part of their journey towards a fulfilling life.

Weekly Recovery Meetings

Residents need to attend four recovery meetings each week. These meetings provide essential support and guidance on the path to sobriety. Our community is here to help you every step of the way.

Community Meetings

Our mandatory community meeting is held every Tuesday evening at 6:30 PM. This meeting is an opportunity for residents to connect, share experiences, and provide support to one another. It's a crucial part of our close-knit community.

Self-Sufficiency

Residents are responsible for purchasing their own food and managing their medications. This fosters self-sufficiency and independence while ensuring that each individual's unique needs are met.

Support and Check-ins

Our team is here to support you throughout your journey. We check in with our residents daily that you’re accomplishing your recovery goals.

Join our community!

We are more than just a place to stay; it's a community dedicated to helping you achieve lasting recovery.

​If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, contact us today to learn more about how you can become part of our supportive and thriving community.

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Join our community!

We are more than just a place to stay; it's a community dedicated to helping you achieve lasting recovery.

​If you're ready to take the next step in your journey, contact us today to learn more about how you can become part of our supportive and thriving community.
As part of our commitment to clinical excellence, Busara is pleased to be an official training site for the Chicago School of Professional Psychology – Dallas Campus. 
​Master Level students completing a Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program can complete  practicum rotations or a yearlong Internship.  These students are in the final stages of the degree program and are supervised both by Dr. Chester and professors at the Chicago School. 
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