Alcoholics Rehabilitation Association

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1035 Haight St
San Francisco, CA 94117
+1 (415) 863-3661
https://www.arasf.org

The Alcoholics Rehabilitation Association (ARA) of San Francisco operates the ARA First Step Home, a supportive residence for individuals struggling with alcoholism and substance abuse disorders. Emphasizing personal responsibility and a holistic approach to recovery, ARA provides a structured environment based on the 12-step model that encourages residents to regain their place in society.

At the ARA First Step Home, residents commit to a minimum six-month stay, during which they participate in regular meetings and community activities designed to foster self-sufficiency and sobriety. The facility features a clean and sober living community, professional support staff, and beautiful grounds located near Buena Vista Park and the historic Haight Ashbury neighborhood.

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4.518 reviews
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Brad W.
9/4/2019

I have been a resident if ara for a few years. The Staff, Mis Lima, and Rosemary especially, are very upstanding people with fantastic moral standing. Ara, is a 501c3 charitable organization that...

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Marc S.
3/24/2025

It's really a great place to live. They ask you to go to three meeting or more each week. Residents are required to attend ARA Monday 7:30pm & Thursday 7:30pm meetings for the first 6 months....

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Steph K.
11/14/2024

Miserable experience. Unless ARA is your last resort for sober housing, I advise you to avoid. Staff views all residents as clients and all they care about is their (cash only) rent payments every...

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Robert J.
6/2/2024

I've been cleaning a long time and I love this way of life. I won't change it for nothing in this world one day at a time. Take care.

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Michael A.
3/16/2022

I was a resident there for 2 years and it is a very good place with good people. I was able to stay sober and I recommend it to anyone trying to better there life. The staff is helpful and always...

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