Hi Julie,

Welcome to MIP". I'm sorry to hear about your dilemma Julie. It reminds me of a time when I was in transition also, before settling down. There was one factor I kept in mind during my transition days, and it had more to do with recovery than just another place to live. It was important to find an adequate support network before I searched for my next place to live, and not just a place where you can rest your head either, mind you. Suitable housing arrangements are okay, but what was suggested to me at the time was to find a place where you can connect with others on a sober level first, not just another place to call home. Finding adequate housing today isn't easy and either is recovery, but when you combine the two you have a better chance at remaining sober beyond the first week or two. One alternative has been mentioned already by Dean. Sober housing is another, as is inpatient or outpatient treatment centers. Most states have either a department of human resources or mental hygiene which can help expedite your search. They can also provide you with a list of sober houses in your area as well. I posted a link at the bottom of this message which outlines program protocols, just in case. "AA" is a great place to sober up, especially for alcoholics like yourself, so please give them a try as you transition to an alternate housing arrangement. The benefits for those who choose the sober route are many, but that only applies to people who 'remain' sober. So please do. And of course, we'll be here to support you any way we can. We promise...     

Here's the links:

Here to help (info only):

http://www.heretohelp.bc.ca/publications/factsheets/housing#cure 

Department of Human Services

http://www.hhs.gov/

Mental Hygiene:

http://www.samhsa.gov/

~God Bless~

Welcome Julie.  Second to the posts above.  If you stay sober and start working The Program of AA, everything will fall into place for you.