About The Palisades House Men’s Sober Living
The Palisades House Men’s Sober Living is a men’s recovery residence in Washington, DC, offering structured sober living with 24/7 onsite staff, recovery coaching and peer mentoring. Located in the Dupont Circle neighborhood, the residence supports men transitioning from inpatient or residential treatment to independent living. Residents and families highlight the caring, compassionate staff and upscale, supportive environment.
What kind of support does The Palisades House offer?
The Palisades House provides men’s sober living with around-the-clock awake staff, recovery coaching and peer-to-peer mentoring. Coaching includes goal setting, accountability, resume building, life skills and coordination with each resident’s external treatment team and family. An active alumni community offers ongoing meetings and monthly events to support long-term recovery.
Who can live here?
The residence serves adult men who are completing addiction treatment and looking for a structured, supportive place to live while they rebuild their lives. Many residents are pursuing education or employment goals, and the house offers vocational and academic support to help with job market reentry or enrolling in college.
What is daily life like?
Residents participate in structured house meetings, accountability check-ins and communal events that build connection and healthy routines. The home features spacious, upscale accommodations, chef-prepared meals, fully stocked pantries and gym memberships to local facilities.
Where is the residence located?
The Palisades House is on R Street NW in Dupont Circle, near the Dupont Circle Fountain, Georgetown and Foggy Bottom. The neighborhood offers easy access to recovery meetings, restaurants, bookstores, cultural sites like The Phillips Collection,= and Farragut Square running trails.
What does it cost?
The residence accepts private pay and self-pay.
Operation Hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours
- Monday Open 24 hours
- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
Levels of Care
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Aftercare
Aftercare programs provide ongoing support after you complete a rehab program. They may include several components to help you maintain sobriety including therapy, community support groups and relapse prevention strategies. This gives you a network of resources as you reintegrate into your daily life.
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Sober Living
Sober living homes provide a supportive and substance free environment for you to live in as you overcome your addiction. Residents must follow house rules and support each other's recovery journeys. Sober living fosters accountability and stability during this critical phase of recovery.
Detox Service Setting
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Hospital Detox
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Programs
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Adult (18+)
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
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Alcohol Detox
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Men
Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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Women
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Drug Detox
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
Amenities
- Gym
- Luxury Accommodations
Contact
1638 R St NW Washington, DC 20009


