What 2026 Funding Changes Mean for Sober Living Operators

What 2026 Funding Changes Mean for Sober Living Operators

If you run a sober living home, PHP, or IOP, you’ve probably noticed more conversations lately about opioid settlement dollars and federal funding streams opening up for recovery housing. That’s the good news.

The less-talked-about part is that this new money comes with new strings attached. Funders, whether that’s a state agency distributing opioid settlement funds or a federal program through SAMHSA, increasingly want to see documented outcomes before they’ll write a check, and before they’ll renew one.

Trevor Shick on The Way Out Podcast: Recovery Means Truly Living

We’re excited to share that Trevor Shick, founder and CEO of Kindhabit Labs, was recently featured on The Way Out | A Sobriety and Recovery Podcast for an in-depth 94-minute conversation about what it truly means to live in recovery. In Episode 475, titled “Recovery Means Truly Living with Trevor Shick,” Trevor explores the critical distinction between being abstinent and achieving emotional sobriety—and why that difference matters for sustainable recovery.

Trevor Shick on The Mental Margarita Show

We’re thrilled to share that Trevor Shick, founder and CEO of Kindhabit Labs, was recently featured on The Mental Margarita Show hosted by Chris Cortez. In this engaging television interview, Trevor discusses his personal recovery journey, the critical gaps in behavioral health treatment, and how Roo Mi is designed for accountability in sober living and treatment facilities.

Watch the Full Episode

The episode aired on October 25th and is now available to stream on YouTube. Watch as Trevor and Chris dive deep into the challenges facing behavioral health treatment today and explore how technology can enhance—not replace—the human connection that’s essential to recovery.

Trevor Shick on Avoiding the Addiction Affliction Podcast

We’re excited to share that Trevor Shick, founder and CEO of Kindhabit Labs, was recently featured on the Avoiding the Addiction Affliction podcast hosted by Mike McGowan. In this candid 29-minute conversation, Trevor opens up about his personal recovery journey and the vision behind Roomi—our digital accountability platform for treatment facilities.

A Conversation About Recovery and Innovation

Trevor’s story is one of resilience. Starting from his first drink at age 12 to navigating 13 inpatient treatment centers and multiple relapses, he brings a deeply personal understanding of what it takes to achieve and maintain sobriety. In the episode, Trevor shares how he recently celebrated six months of recovery after a relapse and reflects on the patterns that both threatened and ultimately strengthened his sobriety.