Quality Sober Living
in beautiful
Chiang Mai, Thailand
ABOUT US
Embrace Sober House is a structured sober living community located in Chiang Mai, Thailand. We provide an abstinence-based, supportive environment for individuals who have completed primary treatment and are ready for the next stage of independent, recovery-focused living.
Our residence welcomes adults of various ages and backgrounds. With residents typically ranging from their twenties to their sixties, our community offers a balanced and diverse living experience where members support one another and grow together.
At Embrace, we focus on stability, routine, accountability, and healthy lifestyle development. Our structured weekly schedule includes:
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Peer support groups
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Goal-setting and progress reviews
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Sober community meetings
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Yoga and meditation sessions
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Fitness and wellbeing activities
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Weekly community outings
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Dedicated personal time for work, hobbies, or exploring the local area
Our home is located in a peaceful neighborhood near Doi Suthep, surrounded by both Thai and Western cafés, shops, and amenities. Chiang Mai is internationally known for its rich culture, welcoming atmosphere, and natural beauty — offering an ideal setting for building a healthy, balanced lifestyle.
Embrace works closely with established primary treatment centers in Thailand and can assist individuals in planning a smooth transition from residential care into structured sober living.
We believe recovery is strengthened through community, consistency, and personal responsibility. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive foundation so that residents can confidently move forward into independent life.
LED BY EXPERIENCE
Henk Nagel
Founder / Program Director
"The first step towards wellness is allowing yourself to get the help you need"
Henk worked for eight years in senior leadership roles within private addiction treatment centers in Thailand before founding Embrace Sober House in February 2022. During his time as Program Director at Hope Rehab Center, he played a key role in developing and refining the residential program, which became internationally recognized for its structured approach and strong outcomes.
Henk has extensive experience supporting individuals facing a wide range of personal and lifestyle challenges, including emotional difficulties, stress-related issues, depression and anxiety, addiction, low self-confidence, and relationship struggles.
He personally conducts all initial assessments for new enquiries to carefully evaluate suitability and ensure Embrace is the right environment for each individual. Henk works closely with the team to determine the most appropriate structure, level of support, and direction for every resident — with the clear goal of giving each person the highest possible chance of long-term success.
The Embrace team consists of inspirational professionals from all over the world with a healthy and recovery-based mindset.
We foster a supportive culture combined with a structured program, while providing access to Asia’s largest and most vibrant recovery community.
Our family environment sustains strength, support, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere in a peaceful oasis within the city.
Our vibrant community is filled with positive energy, inspirational individuals, and a nurturing atmosphere for personal growth.
WHAT WE OFFER
Individual Support
We provide 24/7 onsite support, ensuring residents always have access to guidance, structure, and accountability whenever they need it.
Wifi
High speed internet in every room, and a smart TV with Netflix
Meals
Daily breakfast is included. We also provide lunches when we go on outings. Residents are free to make their own arrangements for dinner
Peer Support Groups
Residents participate in structured peer sessions designed to encourage honest reflection, shared learning, accountability, and the development of tools for long-term recovery.
Daily Housekeeping
Our cleaning staff will take care of your room, so you can put all of your focus on your recovery
Atmosphere
Our grounds contain green and lush gardens with several waterfalls. Spending time out here will help you to find peace and calmness
Transport
We have house transportation and plenty of access to Grab Taxi. There are also pushbikes available onsite for anyone to use
Fitness
All of our residents get to enjoy the benefits of gym membership
Pool
We have an onsite pool where you can cool off, lounge in the sun, or join in a game of pool volleyball
WHAT IS THE EMBRACE APPROACH TO RECOVERY?
Our focus at Embrace Sober House is supporting each resident to achieve a solid and sustainable recovery from addiction. This is the time for clients to test their new recovery tools in a safe environment.
We also make use of evidence-based approaches that encourage personal growth and give clients the highest chance of success. This work will strengthen and build upon the initial foundation that was laid down in primary treatment.
Individual Sessions
Each resident has access to 24/7 onsite support and meets weekly with a senior staff member for a structured check-in. During this meeting, individual goals are reviewed and progress is monitored.
Residents may also participate in three optional 90-minute Recovery Exploration Sessions each week. These sessions utilise our structured workbooks to assess recovery progress, identify strengths and potential risk areas.
Meditation
Meditation not only increases our ability to deal with stress and handle our emotions, it also provides a path to well-being and inner peace. We encourage clients to continue with their personal daily meditation practice, and we also come together three times per week using different meditation formats.
Adventure
Having fun is a crucial part of recovery, it keeps us motivated and committed, and this is one of the reasons we chose to locate in Chiang Mai. Here there are unlimited options for fun and adventure such as: ziplining, elephant sanctuaries, rock climbing, temples, hiking, kayaking, rivers with jungle and mountains, culture and historic places, many great food options, night markets etc. There is enough to do so that a stay with us is sure to be enjoyable and educational.
Peer support groups
Our clean and sober living community provides residents with a safe space for mutual support, encouragement, and constructive feedback. These moments help strengthen communication skills, accountability, and confidence within a peer setting.
Residents are introduced to structured recovery frameworks during primary treatment and have the opportunity to continue practicing and applying those principles in a practical, real-life setting. Our group also creates space for individuals to reflect on personal strengths, identify obstacles, and develop healthier patterns moving forward.
Physical Exercise
The link between a healthy body and a healthy mind is undeniable. Because of this, improving the fitness level of our residents is an important part of what we do. Every client enjoys yoga twice a week, is given unlimited gym membership, and, where needed, will be able to benefit from personal training.We do many outside group activities like badminton, swimming, jogging, football, biking, hiking, kayaking and more (the availability of activities is dependent on the suitability and preference of the residents). We provide a variety of activities suitable for any age or ability. When we offer a high-intensity morning activity, we always offer alternatives for those who prefer a more relaxing morning. For example, if we go on a steep hike through the jungle, we also offer other options such as restorative yoga, gentle stretching or aqua aerobics onsite.
Community
Together we are stronger. Our community provides an environment where clients are encouraged to build a solid recovery and discover their true potential. We put a lot of effort into creating a healthy and recovery-focused group where we all go in the same direction. Every resident has mandatory group activities, optional group activities, and daily free time to explore Chiang Mai. Push bikes are onsite and available for everyone and Grab taxi is an easy and cheap option to get around.
Why Chiang Mai?
Recovery Community
Chiang Mai has the largest and best recovery community in Asia. It is a great place to meet up with like-minded individuals and find the support you need to build a new life free of addiction
Cultural Sites
Chiang Mai is renowned in Thailand for being the city with more than a hundred temples. It is arguably also the cultural-capital due to the flourishing local art scene that includes both the traditional as well as the modern elements.
Markets
The famous night market tends to be a highlight for many visitors to Chiang Mai, but there are many more of them to explore throughout the city. This is the place to pick up a unique souvenir, some tasty snacks, or other bargains
Unlimited Leisure Activities
Chiang Mai is a modern city surrounded by stunning natural attractions. For decades, it served as the entry point to the hiking trails of the North. There are leisure activities available to suit every taste
Nature
Chiang Mai is located in the beautiful foothills of the Himalayas and is surrounded by lakes and jungle covered mountains
Health and Fun
Chiang Mai has a health-focused community with many sport activities like hiking and rock climbing available
