Fill out the online Financial Assistance Application.

You can find the online application by clicking the "CLICK HERE TO APPLY" button located below.  You can also click on the "APPLY" tab in the site navigation menu above.

We also have printable paper applications available HERE.  Completed paper applications can be scanned and emailed to our office.

Email requests for assistance, not accompanied by a scanned paper application, will not be accepted.

All applications MUST be submitted online.  

A "sober deposit" is very much like a security or damage deposit that is collected by a landlord before a tenant moves into a living space.  Sober deposits are a one-time fee, that are refundable at the end of the tenant's contract or program agreement.

Once a tenant moves out of a sober house, and they have fulfilled all of the obligations required by their lease/program contract, the refundable amount is given to the tenant by the house manager/owner.

Many recipients go on to use these funds to pay a deposit on their own apartment, or rent a room living with new sober friends.  The idea is to allow the gifted funds to be used not once, but twice, in the recipient's recovery journey.

On the other hand, some recipients decide to "pay it forward" and choose to donate the funds back to Pink Cloud Foundation, so that it can go to someone who might just be starting on their own road to recovery.

 Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is the persistent use of drugs (including alcohol) despite substantial harm and adverse consequences. 

*This information is for general knowledge purposes only, and should not be considered as medical advice.  Please contact a licensed physician or medical professional for more information.

No.  Unfortunately, Pink Cloud Foundation can only provide financial assistance for sober deposits.  In the future, as our organization grows, and donor support increases, we hope to expand our services to meet more of our client's needs. 

Pink Cloud Foundation's primary objective is to ensure that our recipients are placed in a home that is going to best facilitate an environment of lasting recovery.

The Primary mission of Minnesota Association of Sober Homes (MASH) is to promote the establishment, successful management and growth of high quality community-based sober-living residences.   All of the homes in the MASH network have been inspected, and received a passing grade for a set of Standards in Health, Safety, and House Management. House owners/managers/staff must also complete regular training, and operate under a set Code of Ethics.

You can read their Health, Safety, and House Management Standards, and Code of Ethics, by clicking HERE.

 Pink Cloud Syndrome is defined as "the state of mind, usually experienced in early sobriety (Day 14 to 45)", characterized by extreme happiness, sudden clarity, and overconfidence.  This "natural high" feels very similar to the "high" we felt during our time in active use of drugs and/or alcohol.

Although this "Pink Cloud" phase can be a very positive experience, there are many pitfalls associated with it as well.  Most notably,  

Post-acute withdrawal syndrome (PAWS).

 *This information is for general knowledge purposes only, and should not be considered as medical advice.  Please contact a licensed physician or medical professional for more information.

Often following the "pink cloud" phase of recovery, Post-Acute Withdrawal Syndrome (PAWS) can create many potential dangers for those who aren’t prepared for it. PAWS represents the lingering effects of drug and alcohol addiction as the brain and body slowly heals itself. Symptoms lasting from a few months to a couple of years, may include:  Depression, Anxiety, Trouble Sleeping, and Mood Swings.

 *This information is for general knowledge purposes only, and should not be considered as medical advice.  Please contact a licensed physician or medical professional for more information.

  National Association for Recovery Residences (NARR) defines recovery residence as a “sober, safe, and healthy living environment that promotes recovery from alcohol and other drug use and associated issues.” A good recovery residence provides a community-based environment to initiate and sustain recovery – defined as abstinence from alcohol and other non-prescribed drug use, and improvement in one’s physical, mental, spiritual and social wellbeing.

  When you’re looking for support while you work on your sobriety skills, it’s important to understand the difference between a recovery residence and a halfway house, so you can decide which one might be right for you.

Today, some recovery residences are affiliated with addiction treatment centers, while others, are managed by a trusted sober living peer, often called a "House Manager".  The House Manager's sole focus is to provide a safe living environment for people who are in this early stage of recovery.

So what is a halfway house?  By contrast, halfway houses are typically run by government agencies. Halfway houses can be sometimes be more crowded and "dorm-like", while recovery residences are structured more like a private residence, affording residents more privacy and comfort.

Another key difference between recovery residences and halfway houses is the cost. Halfway houses tend to be the less expensive option, because they typically have fewer amenities, little privacy and less structure.  However, recovery residences are sometimes covered by insurance, which makes this a viable option for people who could benefit from this level of support.