New resource provides hope for men battling substance abuse in Acadiana and last updated 2021-01-23 14:02:39-05 A new resource is bringing new hope for men battling substance abuse in Acadiana. For the last few years, Safehouse has been in Acadiana, helping the homeless, helping those battling substance abuse, simply helping those in need. Well recently, Safehouse took its mission to a whole new level. Safehouse's inaugural Sober Living House is meant to offer a safe place for those in recovery to process their experiences, to build healthy peer and community relationships, and to give them the tools so they can become productive citizens, explained John Nugent, Safehouse's Executive Director.