Does sober living location, condition, and spacing amongst residents matter?

We believe a healthy environment is not just a sober environment, but one in which a residents safety is paramount. Our housing is in safe, residential areas. In addition, we have single and double rooms at all three locations. We are very intentional about spacing in our homes, and our total residents in each house are half of a standard sober living.

Click learn more below to see our fully-updated housing and see for yourself on how Cliff is sober living, reimagined.

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Requirements

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  • Cliff will provide a meeting guide upon move-in, which has multiple meetings daily that we recommend. Recommendations are made based on a healthy mix of people beginning their journey in recovery, as well as those who have been sober long-term for years.

  • Get a sponsor, work the steps, sponsor other men. Cliff is ingrained in the Central Indiana recovery community. With that said, we have many men in long-term recovery eager to help residents build a foundation for recovery. We require you to get a sponsor within a week of move in, and complete the steps with that sponsor. Once complete, you sponsor other men!

  • Monthly, you need to be of service. Cliff has relationships with different organizations around Indianapolis for you to give back to. Great opportunity to give back and do it alongside other Cliff friends.

  • A portion of your rent is allocated towards fellowship events on a weekly and quarterly basis. Monthly events in the past have included bowling, Top Golf, cook outs, or we head out to a restaurant. Quarterly events are bigger, and in the past we have a big Holiday party (Cliffmas) or rent boats on a lake. Every resident attends these events and we invite other people in long-term recovery.

    Cliff is not a place where you just sleep. We want people out of their rooms in common areas, going to meetings together, hanging out on the weekends, and getting to know one another.

  • We require you to work at least 32 hours a week and a max of 40 hours. Subject to change based on scenario which includes:

    -In PHP

    -In IOP

    -In school

    *If you don’t have a job coming to Cliff, we highly recommend a “get well” job.

    *3rd shifts are not allowed, 2nd shifts need to be approved.

    *Remote work is allowed on a case to case basis.

  • Senior resident will lead house meeting each week, and time depends on the location you live. These meetings are mandatory, and need to be marked on calendars as such.

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Results

Our success is measured in a very simple way. Did the resident build a foundation for long-term recovery, and did he achieve one year of sobriety? Building a foundation includes completing the 12 steps, sponsoring other men, having a community of sober friends, and the life skills necessary to live sober.

Culture is built around ensuring a resident is putting their recovery first, compassion, structure, and accountability. Although we remain very open minded to different recovery pathways, Cliff is 12-step based today.

Resident Testimonials

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    "Cliff was a lifeline for me during one of the most difficult periods in my life as I navigated the early stages of divorce, and leaned back into my addiction after a year and a half sober. The structure including meetings, service work, and fellowship helped root me deeply in the recovery community. The accountability and support from other Cliff residents made a world of difference. I’m truly grateful for everything Cliff provided and highly recommend to anyone SERIOUS about building a sober life"

    Mitch

  • A young man with blonde hair and blue eyes taking a selfie outdoors with his dog on a sunny day, both smiling.

    “I was hanging by the end of my rope and had no hope for the future. I was ready to end my life, but decided to give sobriety one final shot. That’s when I discovered Cliff. It completely changed me and gave me a reason to live. Thanks to Cliff I have true, genuine friends and a joy for life I didn’t know was possible without drugs.”

    Kyle

  • A smiling man wearing sunglasses in front of a sports stadium or amusement park with posters of football players in the background.

    “Cliff was the foundation of my sobriety and personal growth. It provided me with structure, accountability, and a supportive community that truly understood what I was going through. I learned how to live life on life’s terms, one day at a time. A year later, I’m proud to say I’m still sober and building a life I never thought was possible. Cliff gave me the tools and the brotherhood to make it happen.”

    Ryan

Meet the Team

  • Cory Fohrer

    Cory Fohrer

    Co-Founder

    Cory grew up in Fishers, IN and went to Indiana University. Post-college he spent nearly a decade in software sales while battling addiction. He found long-term recovery in Southern California through sober living that built the foundation he needed.

    In 2023, Cory and his wife Elizabeth moved back to Indiana to begin building Cliff. The Fohrers’ focus is aftercare, and believe that is how those who struggle with substance abuse achieve long-term sobriety.

    Cory actively works a 12-step program and takes others through the steps. In addition, he is a certified recovery coach and training to be a case manager/interventionist.

  • A smiling woman with blonde hair holding a black, white, and brown puppy outdoors with fall leaves on the ground and a house in the background.

    Elizabeth Fohrer

    Co-Founder

    Elizabeth grew up in Fishers,  IN went to Indiana University then spent a decade away in Chicago, New York and Los Angeles working in public relations.

    She is a firm believer in therapy, finding awareness in patterns and stamping them out to create a bright foundation. She works an Al-anon program and actively helps others get through the steps.

  • A Bernese Mountain Dog sitting on concrete outdoors, with a leash attached to its collar, near a wooden fence.

    Banks Fohrer

    Chief People Officer

    Banks joined the party in 2023 and is our lovable emotional support animal. As 80 lbs of Bernese Mountain Dog love, he’s the ultimate greeter after a long day and has never met a stranger.

Discover the Cliff Difference

FAQs

  • $275 a week.

    Why are we more expensive than other sober livings?

    • Half the residents relative to other sober livings equates to us being paid half the rent.

    • Desirable locations increases our expenses.

    • Fully updated housing increases our expenses.

    • Frequent fellowship events for 20 residents and alumni increases our expenses. Residents do not pay for anything when we have events.

    • Our mission is for you to achieve 1-year of sobriety. Our recommended stay is 1-year.

    • A plan to stay at Cliff for 1-2 months is probably not the best fit for us. However, we will help you find a more suitable option.

    • Post interview, Elizabeth and I do not engage in conversation around how long residents should stay at Cliff. Residents should lean on their support system to make that decision.

    • You will go through two interviews within 24-hours.

    • Text Cory to set up the first interview at (317) 289-9706.

    • At the end of first interview, Cory and potential resident will schedule 2nd interview ASAP.

    • Within an hour of 2nd interview being conducted, we will contact you with an answer.

    • Mccordsville (near Fishers and Geist)

    • Butler Tarkington (Broadripple area)

    • Downtown (Herron Morton, which is an upscale urban residential neighborhood, closely bordering Old Northside.)

Schedule an interview now

We will conduct two interviews within 24 hours to determine if it is a mutual fit.

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