Sober Living Facilities Certification Program


By ordinance and resolution of the Orange County Board of Supervisors the Orange County Sheriff's Department coordinates the certification of facilities that meet the guidelines of this program. The sole purpose of the Certification Program is to provide access to quality residential facilities for the persons in need of drug-and alcohol-free recovery environments and to promote public safety.

CERTIFICATION GUIDELINES

This document explains:

  • Type of facility eligible for certification
  • Who may apply for certification
  • Application Process
  • General certification process and requirements
  • Staff requirements, qualifications and duties
  • Program requirements

For a copy of the Certification Guidelines click here

Facility Application click here

Items required with facility application click here

Staff Application click here

Certification Insurance Requirements click here

Section 200 Inspection Requirements click here

Inspection Consent click here

Voluntary Resident Background Waiver click here

For further information contact Certificate Coordinator Lt. Lynn Franklin Nehring, (714) 773-4523 or Margo Grise (714) 773-4521.