Sober Living · Dilworth, Minnesota

Not just a place.
A new way of life.

Red Letter House provides people recovering from addiction and other life-controlling issues a safe, structured home where they can rebuild — emotionally, mentally, financially, and spiritually — and transition back into their families, their work, and their communities.

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"But seek ye first the kingdom of God,
and his righteousness; and all these
things shall be added unto you."
— Matthew 6:33
Our Mission

Built from experience.
Driven by purpose.

Red Letter House combines a structured home, recovery support, optional faith formation, and real life-skills training to help residents become not merely sober — but restored. Men hungry for purpose, equipped with the tools to succeed, prepared to lead the next person out.

How We Support Recovery

The Four Pillars

Every part of life at Red Letter House is built on four foundations — what we call CASA.

C

Community

Breaking isolation through community-oriented shared living. Residents actively participate in weekly recovery meetings (AA, NA, Celebrate Recovery, or an approved equivalent) and are given direct access to peer support specialists and recovery sponsors.

A

Accountability

A zero-tolerance environment maintained through structured curfews, mandatory house rules, weekly UA testing, and random breathalyzers. The structure isn't punishment — it's protection.

S

Structure

A disciplined routine centered on personal responsibility and chores to ensure long-term success. For men who choose it, we also offer a voluntary spiritual path: local church involvement, Bible studies, and faith-based mentorship.

A

Advancement

A dedicated launch pad for permanent success. Hands-on guidance for securing stable employment, building credit, mastering financial budgeting, and navigating legal compliance — preparing residents to transition fully back into independent living.

Inside Red Letter House
Where the Idea Was Born

One man's experience
of the tunnel.

Our founder, Robert Peightal, knows firsthand the wreckage that addiction leaves behind — the broken relationships, the lost years, the financial ruin, the mental and emotional weight that doesn't lift simply because the drugs stop. He also knows the way out.

The name Red Letter House comes from the red letters of Christ — the words of Jesus printed in red in many Bibles. Our work is built on the conviction that recovery isn't just about staying sober. It's about becoming the person God created you to be.

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I started Red Letter House because I was once in a dark tunnel, but then I found the light at the end of it. A light so bright that it demanded that I tell others about it.

— Robert Peightal, Founder
Resident bedroom at Red Letter House
Who We Serve

For people serious about recovery.

Red Letter House serves men transitioning from treatment, detox, incarceration, relapse recovery, or unstable housing situations. Our first two men's houses open July 15th, 2026. Women's housing is currently under construction — join the waitlist to be the first to know when it opens.

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Ready to begin?

Apply today, or refer someone who is ready for real change. Applications can be downloaded, completed, and emailed back to us.

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