A sober living house for young men transitioning from recovery into everyday life. Our expert clinical care, outdoor adventure therapy, and real-world life skills are designed to create lasting recovery.
Sober living at Back2Basics is the next step after residential treatment—a structured, supportive environment where young men can transition from early recovery into everyday life with confidence.
This isn’t just a place to stay—it’s a place to grow. We help men build routines, strengthen recovery tools, and gain the independence they need to thrive in the real world.
Sober living bridges the gap between intensive treatment and independent living.
After completing a residential program or detox, many young men aren’t ready to return home or live alone—they need continued structure, accountability, and support while they practice the skills they’ve learned. Sober living provides that transitional space.
At Back2Basics, our sober living homes offer:
Removing substances eliminates temptation, allowing residents to build new habits, process emotions, and practice coping skills without numbing themselves.
Living with peers in recovery provides encouragement and shared understanding. Daily accountability through meetings and witnessing progress helps residents stay committed.
Ongoing professional support helps residents process setbacks, address underlying issues like trauma or depression, and receive mentorship for navigating real-world challenges.
Structured opportunities for education, employment, or community contribution give residents purpose and practical skills, proving sobriety enables tangible progress beyond survival.
Clients stay actively engaged in their recovery while slowly taking back more responsibility in their daily lives.
Sober living homes are transitional residences that provide structured, substance-free environments for individuals recovering from addiction. These homes bridge the gap between intensive treatment and fully independent living. At Back2Basics, residents benefit from consistent accountability, peer support, and regular drug and alcohol screening. Staff help young men build daily routines related to work, school, and life skills so they can practice long-term sobriety before returning home.
Testimonial
We know that transitioning out of treatment is one of the most vulnerable times in recovery. That’s why we build ongoing support, goal-setting, and real-life readiness into every step.
Sober living gives your loved one the opportunity to practice recovery in a setting that still offers guidance and accountability. It’s a chance for them to build independence without losing the support system that’s helped them succeed.
And it gives you, the family, peace of mind—knowing they’re still connected to a recovery community that cares.
OUR TEAM

Founder and CEO

MD: Psychiatrist and Medical Director
LMSW, DBH: Clinical Director

Admissions and Marketing
LAMFT: Primary Therapist
Residential Supervisor
Transitional Living Program Coordinator
Culinary Specialist
Adventure Guide
Adventure Guide

FNP-C, Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Teresa Buot-Smith discovered her love for the sciences as an undergraduate at the University of Arizona, where she majored in Biochemistry. Afterwards, she completed her medical training at the University of Arizona College of Medicine, where she served as the Vice President of the local chapter of the American Medical Students Association, the Coordinator of the National Geriatric Task Force, and the Student Body Vice-Chair of the Honors and Awards Committee. After medical school, Dr. Buot-Smith completed her residency in Psychiatry at the Banner — University Medical Center Phoenix (formerly Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center). She has done presentations on Dual Diagnoses, Outpatient Detoxification and Closed Head Injuries.
Today, Dr. Buot-Smith operates a highly successful private Psychiatry practice, which she opened in 1994. She also currently serves as the Medical Director at Mark Allen Foundation, an adult behavioral health residential facility in Phoenix, Arizona. Her practice focuses on sensitivity, patience, communication, acceptance, and understanding, and she takes pride in her holistic, compassionate, and humanitarian approach to patient care.
In her free time, Dr. Buot-Smith enjoys spending time with her family and friends, cooking, crafting, traveling and walking.
Bachelor of Social Work Northern Arizona University
Masters, Social Work and Doctorate, Behavior Health Arizona State University
Keelyn began her work in mental health while completing her Master’s Degree in Clinical Social Work at the University of Georgia in 1994. At that time Keelyn’s specialty was family intervention and adolescent treatment. In 1997 Keelyn began deep studies in somatic based therapies in Flagstaff, Arizona. Keelyn is a pioneer in the mind-body health community with a specialty in Yoga Therapy and Mindfulness.
Keelyn began work at Back2Basics Outdoor Adventures in 2009. She served as primary therapist and clinical director for the 11 years. While serving as Clinical Director she played a pivotal role in developing the clinical component of Back2Basics treatment model. Returning from 3 years of sabbatical full of adventure and travel, Keelyn has returned to Back2Basics. “I am excited to be part of the clinical team with new insights and offerings” Keelyn Riley. Keelyn’s therapeutic approach is integrative and holistic while emphasizing the importance of practical tools and personal insight. She enjoys working with families and has a special interest in the topic of Family Recovery.
For fun, Keelyn enjoys being active in the outdoors, fitness, gardening and writing unpublished books:).
Transitional Living Program Coordinator
Nurse Practitioner
Jeanine Yates, FNP-C, is a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing since 2015. She began her nursing career after earning a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Portland. For the next 18 years, she served as the Clinical RN Supervisor at a private urology practice in Southwest Washington, where she is originally from.
In 2011, Jeanine returned to school to pursue advanced training, earning her Master of Science in Nursing from Washington State University with a certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Following her graduation in 2015, she spent three years working in orthopedics, gaining valuable experience in both clinical and surgical settings as a first assistant to an upper extremity specialist.
After relocating to Arizona, Jeanine returned to the field of urology, joining a Phoenix-based group practice. In 2022, she transitioned into locum tenens work, taking on diverse assignments in Parker, Williams, Scottsdale, and back in her home state of Washington.
More recently, Jeanine has focused her professional interests on promoting healthspan and longevity. She is passionate about educating and guiding patients on evidence-based strategies to enhance quality of life, including the use of emerging therapies such as peptides. She believes that healthcare should prioritize not just extending life, but improving the way we live it.
Jeanine is excited to be part of the Back2Basics team, viewing her role as an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to patient care and outcomes. Now proud to call Flagstaff home, she enjoys spending her free time with family and friends, and traveling whenever possible.