The House of Extra Measures

About The House of Extra Measures

The House of Extra Measures is a structured sober living and recovery residence in Houston, Texas offering supportive housing for adult men working through opioid use disorder and other co-occurring conditions. The program serves as a bridge between inpatient care and independent living emphasizing accountability and peer community with recovery oriented daily structure.

Recovery Residence Programs and MOUD

Admission begins with an interview based process and residents must be drug and alcohol free before entry. The 23rd Street house requires participation in an Intensive Outpatient Program alongside a MOUD plan that may include Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol, or Naltrexone.

Residents follow a structured weekday routine of morning meditation and work or volunteering, recovery meetings, dinner, and evening wrap-up. The home also offers goals coaching and peer-to-peer recovery support, counseling and life skills development, 12 step participation, and random drug testing within a zero tolerance environment.

Quick Facts About the 23rd Street Men’s House

Level of care: NARR/TROHN Level III certified recovery residence with required IOP enrollment.
Who they serve: Adult men 18+ in MOUD supported opioid recovery; English and Spanish speaking residents welcome, with wait list priority for Native Americans.
Approach: Structured peer community, accountability, goals coaching, and relapse prevention.
Payment: Self pay; residents must be able to cover prescribed MOUD medication.
Amenities: 14 beds in a 3,850 square foot home with 8 bedrooms, food included, WiFi, computers, large screen TVs, on-site manager, and resident advisor.

Edited by: Kimberly Hawkins, MSc

Last Updated: June 8, 2026

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcohol Rehab
If you’re ready to overcome alcohol use disorder, an alcohol rehab in Texas can give you the tools you need. High-quality treatment lays a foundation for sobriety and helps prevent relapses by giving you new ways of thinking, better coping skills, and a better understanding of key life skills such as emotional regulation and communication.
Opioid Addiction
The goal of an alcohol rehab in Texas is to give you the tools and skills you need to achieve long-term recovery. Whether you need detox, inpatient treatment, or outpatient care, an opioid program will help you build a new lifestyle based on healthy coping mechanisms, better relationships, and a new way of thinking about life.
Drug Rehab
In Texas, a drug rehab provides a combination of therapy and education to help clients overcome substance misuse. Common services include counseling and classes on coping skills, emotional management, communication, and other key life skills. Drug rehab programs can provide inpatient or outpatient treatment.
Adult Program
An adult program in Texas addresses the unique need of adults, such as finding secure housing, building a career, and raising a family. Adults often have challenges related to their careers, raising a family, and handling responsibilities. These concerns are addressed during evidence-based detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care.
Men's Rehab
Choosing a men’s rehab in Texas can be a great way to manage gender-specific issues while also addressing substance use. Men often have questions about building their careers, being fathers, and having healthy communication styles. These concerns are addressed along with typical evidence-based detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care.
Young Adult Rehab
Young adult rehabs in Texas address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients transition into adulthood. Young adults often have questions about starting their careers, having a family, and living independently without overspending. These concerns are addressed along with typical evidence-based detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care.

Insurance Coverage

Self-pay options
When you use self-pay for rehab in Texas, you have a chance to choose any treatment center you like. Self-pay, also known as private pay, involves writing a check, using a medical loan from a bank or credit union, or sending money electronically. Payment arrangements may vary depending on the level of care.

Levels of Care

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Inpatient Rehab
There are multiple options for addiction treatment in Texas. During inpatient treatment, you live at the facility and are able to focus on creating a new way of life. Inpatient treatment programs generally last 30 to 90 days and include counseling and classes on emotional regulation, coping strategies, and other vital life skills.
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Aftercare Support
Overcoming substance use is a lifelong process. Aftercare in Texas gives you the support you need to stay sober. Relapse prevention is a lifelong project, and having aftercare support like sober housing, recovery-focused activities, and a place to build healthy friendships can make all the difference.
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Sober Living Homes
Sober living in Texas is focused on giving you a substance-free place to live, giving you the support you need to stay sober long-term. Relapse prevention is a lifelong project, and having support like sober living, recovery-focused activities, and a place to build healthy friendships can make all the difference.

Therapies

Group Therapy
Attending group therapy in Texas is a way to overcome shame and isolation, helping you establish long-term recovery. Sessions generally last 60 to 90 minutes and give you a chance to discover others’ experiences, hear about the impact of substance use, and learn important new life skills.
Individual Therapy
During individual therapy in Texas, clients work with a professional to address specific individual concerns. During individual therapy, you have the freedom and confidentiality to share personal issues and past experiences that may impact your substance use. Your therapist will help you work through those concerns and develop new ways of handling them.