Our Story

We Started Taproot Because We Believe in You.

Taproot was born from a simple but powerful realization: recovery doesn't just need a place to stay; it needs a place to belong. Brenda Cross founded Taproot after three decades of walking alongside individuals and families in the Sacramento area, witnessing firsthand the gap between clinical treatment and real-world stability.Her journey in recovery started over 30 years ago, and throughout her career as a Certified Addiction Treatment Counselor, she saw that lasting change happens in the quiet moments of a shared meal, the accountability of a morning check-in, and the safety of a home that actually feels like home. Taproot Recovery Residences was established to provide exactly that—a sanctuary where the roots of recovery can grow deep and strong.

Today, Taproot stands as a testament to the belief that everyone is capable of transformation when they are grounded in care, dignity, and a community that refuses to give up on them.

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a personal promise

Our Promise to Every Resident

Dear Future Resident,I want you to know that your decision to seek a safe place to recover is the most courageous step you will ever take. When we founded Taproot, we didn't want to just create another 'facility.' We wanted to build a home — a place where the air feels lighter and the weight of the past doesn't have to define your morning.My promise to you is simple: We will see you as a whole person, not a diagnosis. We will provide the safety you need to be vulnerable, the structure you need to grow, and the community you need to thrive. You don't have to walk this path alone anymore. Welcome home.

Brenda Cross
^{Founder & Counselor, Taproot Recovery Residences}

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This is what it's really like

Sober Living at Taproot Is Not What You Think.

It's not a halfway house. It's not a facility. It's a real home with real people who are done surviving and ready to start living. Here's what that actually looks like.

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Let's be real

What Sober Living Actually is

Sober living is the bridge between treatment and the rest of your life. It's not clinical. Nobody is monitoring your vitals or handing you a pill cup. There's no white coat. No fluorescent lights.

It's a house. A real one. With a kitchen you cook in, a bed that's yours, and housemates who know exactly what 3 AM cravings feel like — because they've fought them too.

At Taproot, you'll follow a daily structure. You'll go to work or school. You'll attend meetings. You'll sit in a circle with people who scare you a little with how honest they are. You'll learn to cook, to budget, to show up on time, to ask for help, and to forgive yourself.

Our certified counselor with 30+ years of experience doesn't sit in an office waiting for you to book an appointment. She's in the house. She knows your name, your story, and whether you had a bad day before you even say it. That's the Taproot difference.

Your day, your pace

A Day in Your New Life

Structure without rigidity. Here's what a typical day looks like at Taproot — flexible enough to fit your life, consistent enough to keep you grounded.