This is not usual in Massachusetts, where the broader community is skeptical about recovery housing. Sober homes support various abstinence-based pathways to recovery, and each residence focuses on one or more particular pathway. All MASH sober homes meet national standards based on the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) model. To support persons in recovery by improving their access to safe, stable residences with peer and community support. Our vision is adequate housing for all individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. We strive to create a mutual respect and accountability culture where residents can feel comfortable and secure in their journey toward lasting recovery.

Recovery Support Domain

The house managers will assist in helping her settle in and become familiar with the house rules and daily routine. She will receive help and support from those knowledgeable about addiction and recovery. Our team will guide you in developing healthy habits, setting goals, and addressing any challenges that may arise during the recovery process. Beware NIMBY resistance to sober living homes in Massachusetts. In Methuen, a husband-wife team was harassed by the city with several lengthy requests for code-related information and inspections.

NIMBYism is a Big Threat to Sober Living in Massachusetts

• Community gatherings, recreational events and/or other social activities occur periodically.
• Evidence that staff and residents model genuineness, empathy, and positive regard.
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• All community members are subject to random drug screens and daily breathalyzing.
• Drug and alcohol detox is designed to help clients manage withdrawal symptoms effectively and comfortably, laying a crucial foundation for the subsequent stages of addiction treatment.
• NARR established national standards for recovery residences, which MASH adopted and tailored to meet the specific needs of Massachusetts.

Evidence that residents have opportunities to be heard in the governance of the residence; however, decision making remains with the operator. Policies and procedures regarding collection of resident’s information. At minimum, data collection will protect individual’s identity, be used for continuous quality improvement, be part of day-to-day operations, and regularly reviewed by staff and residents (where appropriate). A policy and practice that residents be informed of payments from 3rd party payers for any fees paid on their behalf.

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Amenities include on site laundry, air conditioning, parking, full kitchens, living/dining rooms and quick access to public transportation. Our staff is kind, thoughtful and approachable. Resident and staff orientations include how to greet and interact with neighbors and/or concerned parties. Residents mash sober housing are linked to mutual aid, recovery activities and recovery advocacy opportunities. Community gatherings, recreational events and/or other social activities occur periodically. Verification that Naloxone is accessible at each location, and appropriate individuals are knowledgeable and trained in its use.

Search the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Living  (MASH) directory of all certified sober homes, which follow the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards and have been inspected. In 2007, eight sober home operators established the nonprofit Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing. Legislation in 2014 created voluntary certification of Massachusetts sober homes, and MASH began managing voluntary statewide sober home certification in 2016. We expect our residents to be actively involved in an individual recovery plan. We facilitate in- house AA and NA meetings, and all residents are subject to supervised drug and alcohol testing.

• We expect our residents to be actively involved in an individual recovery plan.
• Seasonal offerings like rowing, kayaking, and sailing, along with tradition holistic pursuits, like massage, Reiki, Tai-Chi, Qigong and meditation are all designed to bring joy back into a person’s life.
• Read more about the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), including it’s history, standards, and impact on recovery housing nationwide.
• Our all-in-one app handles rent collection, admissions, property management, residents’ care coordination, community contacts, transportation details, calendars, staff, alumni and more – all from the convenience of your phone.

I. Core Principle: Cultivate the Resident’s Sense of Belonging and Responsibility for Community

It is a feeling.”  Our certified sober homes take pride in offering a home-like environment that supports recovery. Certified sober homes have comfortable spaces for living, sleeping, and engaging with peers, all of which make them valuable and safe spaces for recovery. The Willing House is the last step before one bridges themselves back to “the real world”, helping people with the disease of addiction move on once they are completely comfortable to leave this environment. It is up to the individual to utilize the tools they’ve learned in recovery in order to stay clean and sober.

C. Core Principle: Create a culture of empowerment where residents engage in governance and leadership

The cost of repeat treatment, prison time, ER visits is far greater than the cost of a recovery home. Recovery homes have proven to have a success rate of 80%—that is a great success rate for recovery from a substance use disorder. Evidence that staff and residents model genuineness, empathy, and positive regard. Operator will attest that electrical, mechanical, and structural components of the property are functional and free of fire and safety hazards. Policy and procedures that address residents’ prescription and non-prescription medication usage and storage consistent with the residence’s level and with relevant state law.

The Willing House

Instead, Massachusetts contracts that work out to MASH. Though The Willing House does Not provide treatment of any kind, our preferred provider at Lake Avenue Recovery has best in class addiction treatment for those seeking a higher level of care. It can be very difficult to find funding for sober living home projects in any state, and Massachusetts is no different. However, in 2021, MassHousing awarded over $ to sober living homes, or “substance-free housing units.” MassHousing is a quasi-public affordable housing agency in Massachusetts so its shift in focus to recovery housing is unusual. It’s worth keeping an eye on this agency to see if they’ll make a similar move in the future. Additionally, MASH offers funding through its various grant programs to support sober housing initiatives.