Trust & transparency
We are upfront about what our sober recovery program requires and what residents can expect. No surprises — just clear expectations and consistent support.
Eligibility & admissions
A structured recovery path — for those ready to take it.
Guardian Lite is a sober recovery home rooted in trust, quality care, and personal accountability. We believe every person deserves a supported opportunity to rebuild their life in sobriety — and our admissions process is designed to match the right individuals with the right recovery environment.
Our admissions philosophy
Structure, trust, and a genuine commitment to your recovery.
We do not simply provide housing. Guardian Lite offers a structured sober residential community where accountability and compassion work together. Our admissions process is built on honesty — we take time to understand each person's background, recovery goals, and needs so we can set every resident up for lasting sobriety.
Quality care
Every resident receives an individualized recovery support plan, regular case management check-ins, and access to community resources tailored to their sobriety goals.
Personal accountability
Progress at Guardian Lite is built on ownership. Residents are supported — and expected — to take active steps toward sobriety and independence every day.
General eligibility criteria
Who Guardian Lite's sober recovery home is designed to serve.
Our program is open to adults who are ready to engage with structured sober living. Meeting these criteria does not guarantee placement — each application is reviewed individually.
AgeApplicants must be 21 years of age or older.
Sober housing needAdults seeking structured sober recovery housing and daily living support as they work toward stable, independent community life.
Program participationAbility and willingness to participate in recovery programs, sobriety goal-setting sessions, and routine case management check-ins.
Community commitmentCommitment to maintaining a safe, respectful, and substance-free residential environment for yourself and fellow residents.
Community stabilityMedically and behaviorally stable enough to live in a community sober living setting without requiring acute inpatient clinical care.
Rule complianceAgreement to abide by Guardian Lite's sober recovery home rules, including curfew, visitor policies, and community conduct standards.
Referral & priority admission pathways
Multiple pathways in — because every recovery journey is different.
Guardian Lite accepts referrals from a wide range of sources. Whether you are applying on your own, with the support of family, or through an institutional partner, we have a pathway into our sober recovery home for you.
Self-referral
Individuals can apply directly by submitting an inquiry through our contact form or calling our admissions team. No third-party referral is required to enter our sober recovery program.
Family referral
Family members and loved ones may initiate the admissions process on behalf of an individual. Our team will work with both the applicant and their support network throughout recovery.
Judicial & correctional referral
We offer streamlined intake for individuals transitioning from correctional facilities, probation, or parole. Referrals from courts, SCDC, and Richland County Probation are welcomed and prioritized.
Mental health & social services referral
Through our alliances with SC Department of Mental Health and Department of Social Services, we coordinate closely with providers to support individuals with co-occurring recovery needs.
Community agency referral
Reentry organizations, workforce programs, and recovery advocacy groups — including SC Works and SC Alliance for Recovery Residence — can refer individuals directly to our admissions team.
Admissions process
From first contact to move-in day.
Our four-step process is designed to be clear, responsive, and centered on the individual's recovery journey. We work with applicants and referral partners to complete intake efficiently and with care.
Initial inquiry & referral intake
Submit basic contact and background details through our inquiry form, call our admissions team directly, or have a referral partner submit on your behalf. We respond within one business day.
Intake assessment & eligibility review
Our admissions team conducts a one-on-one consultation to discuss your recovery needs, sobriety goals, judicial conditions (if applicable), and program fit. This is a conversation — not an interrogation.
Welcome & recovery plan
Upon approval, we review your resident rights, sober living rules, and individualized recovery goals together. You leave this step with a clear picture of what your time at Guardian Lite will look like.
Onboarding & routine integration
Move-in day is the beginning of your recovery journey. You settle into structured sober housing, meet your case manager and fellow residents, and begin integrating into the daily routines that support your sobriety.
Ready to take the next step in recovery?
Whether you are applying for yourself, a family member, or a client — our admissions team is here to answer your questions and guide you through the sober recovery home process.