Opioid Settlement Funding-Sober Living Environment Residences, Sonoma County, California

The Opioid Settlement Funding - Sober Living Environment Residences Project is an initiative by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, Behavioral Health Division, to establish safe, substance-free communal living environments for individuals recovering from substance use disorders. Funded through Opioid Settlement Funds resulting from nationwide litigation, the project involves the acquisition and subsequent rehabilitation or construction of up to four single-family detached residences throughout Sonoma County. The development strategy prioritizes the rehabilitation of existing residential structures over new construction, and all sites must be legally zoned for residential use and consistent with surrounding neighborhood uses. To ensure community integration and accessibility, the project mandates that sites be geographically dispersed with no more than one house per neighborhood, specifically requiring at least one location in West County and another in Santa Rosa. The project is strictly limited to single-family detached dwellings and expressly excludes any commercial, institutional, or multi-family structures. As of August 26, 2025, the project has been declared categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under specific sections related to existing facilities and small structures, as no significant environmental impacts are anticipated. While the specific contract value and detailed evaluation factors are not provided, the project is managed by the Sonoma County Department of Health Services, with Ricardo Goodridge serving as the Special Projects Director and primary point of contact. The scope of work is categorized under NAICS code 236118, focusing on the residential development necessary to support long-term recovery through stable housing.