Our first house
Tam Bam House
9 beds · Off Clairemont
Two blocks from Memorial High School
Recovery housing in Eau Claire
Room to live differently.
Tam Bam House and The Griz House are both open in Eau Claire. Each follows the same supportive program.
Same program, different locations
Find the home that fits your next step.
Tam Bam House, off Clairemont and two blocks from Memorial High School, is The Next Step's first house with 9 beds.
The Griz House is now open on Eau Claire's north side, one block from North High School, with 10 beds. Both houses follow the same program; location is the main difference.
Our second house
The Griz House
10 beds · North side of Eau Claire
One block from North High School
Now open
Fees and funding
Costs are discussed during the phone interview.
The Next Step discusses fees and deposits during the interview. Self-pay is available.
Applicants may also ask a probation officer, Wisconsin DHS, or a county program about possible funding. Funding and eligibility are not guaranteed.
What the home is built around
The ordinary work that helps a new life take hold.
Recovery looks different for everyone. The home supports the habits and relationships that make forward movement possible.
Structure
Consistent routines and shared expectations create a steadier day-to-day foundation.
Connection
Living alongside others in recovery helps replace isolation with real community.
Responsibility
Participation in the home builds accountability, confidence, and readiness for independence.
Life beyond the house
Recovery also needs room for ordinary life.
Housing creates a stable place to return to. Time together away from the daily routine creates another kind of connection—shared experiences, conversation, and the chance to enjoy the day alongside other people moving forward.
Apply for housingApply for housing
Start with a short request.
Complete the online screening questions so Adam has the information he needs for a focused follow-up conversation, or call directly with questions before applying.
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Reach out
Send the basic information the team needs to contact you.
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Talk privately
Discuss timing, goals, recovery background, and whether the program may be a fit.
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Review the details
If a house may be a fit, the team explains fees, deposits, possible funding routes, and what happens next.