Apply for Residency

Take the first step to being a part of a supportive, recovery-focused community.
Here’s what you can expect when you apply for residency with Cornerstone.

Application Process

Here is what you can expect when you apply for resident membership at a Cornerstone house.

Paper/Digital Application

First, fill out an application. You can download, print, and submit a paper application or fill out a digital application.

Phone Interview

Once we have your application, we will schedule a phone interview to get to know you better.

In-Person Interview/House Tour

In some cases, we may also schedule an in-person interview and/or a tour of the Cornerstone house.

Approval Criteria

We want to be transparent about the values and data that are driving our resident placements.

Sobriety of Other Residents

In pursuit of our core mission, the wellbeing and recovery of our residents is of utmost importance!

Safety of Employees, Volunteers, and Residents

We value the safety of everyone who lives and serves here, ensuring our home remains a place of peace and trust.

Safety of Property

We strive to be good stewards of the homes and resources entrusted to us. This ensures Cornerstone can continue to support building new lives!

Questions?

Frequently asked questions

Here are some common questions about applications and the review process.

Who should apply?

Cornerstone is for adults who are committed to sobriety, personal responsibility, and long-term stability. While our focus is on individuals in addiction recovery, we welcome anyone who is ready to make lasting change and build a healthier, more independent life. If you’re ready to grow in a supportive, structured community, we encourage you to apply!

Why do I have to apply and be approved to live at a Cornerstone house?

Cornerstone provides a stable, recovery-focused living environment. The application process helps us ensure that each resident is a good fit for the community and that we can meet their needs safely and effectively. Our goal is to protect the wellbeing and sobriety of every resident, not to exclude anyone unfairly.

Is there anything that would immediately disqualify an applicant?

We want everyone to have the opportunity to build a new life! There are no automatic disqualifiers except where we are legally required to deny residency or when an applicant is unwilling to follow program guidelines. Each application is reviewed carefully with consideration of the applicant’s current needs and stage of recovery, as well as past behavior and lifestyle.

Questions about a submitted application or how to apply?

Send us a quick message and we will answer as soon as we can!