New sober living facility opens its doors in Murray

MURRAY, Utah (ABC4) — Anchor Point in Murray is a new sober living facility owned and operated by Odyssey House that opened its doors on Wednesday.

The facility will help people transition from substance use and mental health crisis into a healthier, sober life. It has a capacity of 20 beds, meaning that 20 people can live and work there at a time.

Adam Cohen, President and CEO of Odyssey House said, “This is a place where they can practice their newfound skills that they learned while they were in treatment, and practice it here while they’re in the community and working and living a healthy life.”

Cohen explained that Odyssey House helps residents get jobs and maintain stability during this transition.

While it is owned and operated by Odyssey House, Anchor Point is also receiving funding from the state of Utah and Salt Lake County. According to a press release from Odyssey House, that funding uses opioid settlement dollars.

One Odyssey House resident, Jacob MacFarlane, told ABC4, “They give you so many tools, so many opportunities. The sober living housing is amazing. They help you get back on your feet totally and completely, you know? Instead of just giving you some tools and sending you out to the wolves, they help you get back on your feet completely.”

Anchor Point is part of Salt Lake County’s Sober Living Program, which is designed to help people transitioning back into the community after residential treatment, jail time, or involvement in Salt Lake County Drug Court programs.

Odyssey House is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1971. According to their website, it offers the “most comprehensive addiction program in Utah.” Their approach focuses on treating the “whole person” using evidence-based models.