--- title: Our Blog | Clay Canfield description: Clay Canfield is the founder/owner of Sobriety Hub --- [Skip to content](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/author/clay-canfield#main-content) [![sobrietyhub logo](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?width=200&height=100&name=download.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com) - [Product](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features) Show submenu for Product - [Resident Management](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/resident-management) - [Property Managment](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/property-management) - [Resident Mobile App](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/resident-mobile-app) - [Payments](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/payments) - [Custom Forms](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/custom-forms) - [Outcomes & Data Reports](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/outcomes-data-reports) - [Custom Permissions](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/custom-permissions) - [Connect](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/sobriety-hub-connect) - [Pricing](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog) - More Show submenu for More - [FAQs](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/faqs) - [About Us](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/about-us) - [Resources](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/resources) - [Reviews](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/reviews) - [Login](https://www.sobrietyhub.app/dashboard) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Product](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features) Show submenu for Product - [Resident Management](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/resident-management) - [Property Managment](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/property-management) - [Resident Mobile App](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/resident-mobile-app) - [Payments](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/payments) - [Custom Forms](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/custom-forms) - [Outcomes & Data Reports](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/outcomes-data-reports) - [Custom Permissions](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/custom-permissions) - [Connect](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/features/sobriety-hub-connect) - [Pricing](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/pricing) - [Blog](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog) - More Show submenu for More - [FAQs](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/faqs) - [About Us](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/about-us) - [Resources](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/resources) - [Reviews](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/reviews) - [Login](https://www.sobrietyhub.app/dashboard) - [Demo](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/demos) [Demo](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/demos) ![favicon (2)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/favicon%20(2).png?width=30&height=30&name=favicon%20(2).png "favicon (2)") # **Blog** Welcome to Our Community The Blog by Sober Living Operators, Featuring Sober Living Operators, and FOR Sober Living Operators! Follow us[YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvaYVKY9aGDemzNQAMkjqVw)[Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/p/Sobriety-Hub-100090694975653/)[LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/sobriety-hub) [![](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/cropped-logo_large_outlines.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/mcrsp-accreditation-made-easy) ### [MCRSP Accreditation Made Easy: A Documentation Guide for Missouri Recovery Homes on Sobriety Hub](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/mcrsp-accreditation-made-easy) August 27, 2026 If you operate recovery homes in Missouri, you already know the accreditation process depends on... [![image of computer showing new features in operations tab](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/Digital%20Interface%20Dashboard%20for%20Recovery%20Home%20Operations.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/operations-new-features-webinar-recap) ### [Operations: New Features Webinar Recap](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/operations-new-features-webinar-recap) August 13, 2026 When running a recovery home, tracking meetings, chores, and intake paperwork quickly outgrows... [![](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/Screenshot%202026-07-30%20at%202.16.41%20PM.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/sobriety-hub-joins-hhs/samhsa-pledge-to-advance-sud-quality-and-best-practices) ### [Sobriety Hub Joins HHS/SAMHSA Pledge to Advance SUD Quality and Best Practices](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/sobriety-hub-joins-hhs/samhsa-pledge-to-advance-sud-quality-and-best-practices) August 5, 2026 It was an honor to be invited to attend and sign the National Behavioral Health Quality and Best... [![](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/Gemini_Generated_Image_cihmw8cihmw8cihm.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/8-years-running-sober-living-homes-in-austin-lawrence-spain-on-what-actually-works) ### [8 Years Running Sober Living Homes in Austin: Lawrence Spain on What Actually Works](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/8-years-running-sober-living-homes-in-austin-lawrence-spain-on-what-actually-works) August 7, 2026 Lawrence Spain opened Spain Sober Living in August 2018, the year after he lost his cousin to... 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[![](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/AI-Generated%20Media/Images/The%20image%20depicts%20a%20serene%20suburban%20street%20in%20Austin%20Texas%20lined%20with%20modest%20singlefamily%20homes%20Each%20house%20features%20wellmaintained%20lawns%20and%20colorful.png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/sober-living-austin-tx-a-2026-operators-guide) ### [Sober Living Austin TX: A 2026 Operator's Guide](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/sober-living-austin-tx-a-2026-operators-guide) March 19, 2026 ## Austin's HOME Initiative: The New Zoning Reality For independent operators of sober living in... [![A screenshot of a computer monitor shows a digital dashboard titled 'RECOVERY HOUSING PROGRAM OUTCOMES.' The modern, teal-toned interface features distinct sections, including a bar chart titled 'INCARCERATION COST SAVINGS (IN $1000s)' with values from January to June, and a line graph titled 'LENGTH OF STAY TRENDS (AVERAGE DAYS)' showing a gradual increase from 88 to 105 over the same period. A prominent circular gauge displays '85%' for 'SUCCESSFUL DISCHARGE.' Below these are smaller panels for 'Current Residents: 112' and 'Active Programs: 6.' In the foreground, a document with the header '2026 OUTCOMES SUMMARY' is visible. The scene is lit with natural daylight.](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/unnamed%20(2).jpg)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/funders-are-done-taking-your-word-for-it-heres-what-they-want-to-see) ### [Funders Are Done Taking Your Word For It: Here's What They Want to See](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/funders-are-done-taking-your-word-for-it-heres-what-they-want-to-see) March 2, 2026 If you've been watching the headlines this year, you've seen the change. HUD is moving massive... [![Sobriety Hub Logo](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(2).png)](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/2026-buyers-guide-the-big-3-of-sober-living-software) ### [Buyer's Guide: Best Sober Living Software for Recovery Homes in 2026](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/our-blog/2026-buyers-guide-the-big-3-of-sober-living-software) May 13, 2026 [Sober Living Software](https://www.sobrietyhub.com/) (also calledrecovery house management software)helps operators track... 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