The Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing MASH

Since then, Vanderburgh House has contributed to the recovery community in many neighborhoods, strengthening and supporting the recovery community through promoting truly remarkable sober living. Residents of our sober living homes in Milton, MA, benefit from a balanced approach to recovery that combines independence with the right amount of support, allowing them to gradually reintegrate into society with confidence. In Milton, we don’t just offer a place to stay; we offer a new beginning. Job descriptions include staff responsibilities, eligibility, and knowledge, skills and abilities needed to deliver services. Ideally, eligibility to deliver services includes lived experience recovering from substance use disorders and the ability to reflect recovery principles. A significant milestone in MASH’s history occurred in 2011 when the National Alliance for Recovery Residences was founded.

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

• Sober House Directory provides information on sober house certification for each state in the database, including for sober living in Massachusetts.
• Sober House, Inc. is a sober living house in Methuen, Massachusetts.
• Effective September 1, 2016, state agencies and their vendors shall only be able to refer clients to certified alcohol and drug free (ADF) housing.
• Verification that laundry services are accessible to all residents.

You’ll gain access to the quality of care that’s needed and right for you at any given time. We offer you recovery support in a safe, judgment-free environment, so you can always rest assured you are getting the help you need from people with experience. For the warmer months, we also have an outdoor meeting area, large decks, and a yard to enjoy.

Support Design and Implementation

• Notably, MASH administers the Fire Sprinkler System Program (FSSP), which provides grants of up to $80,000 per home for the installation of fire sprinkler systems in MASH-certified sober homes.
• Evidence that some rules are made by the residents that the residents (not the staff) implement.
• (iii) a certificate issued pursuant to section 23 of chapter 60 indicating that there are no taxes or other assessments that constitute liens on the parcel of real estate upon which the housing shall be located.
• Research the home before you make a decision.

The Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) plays a critical role in supporting individuals in recovery by ensuring access to high-quality sober living environments across Massachusetts. Established in 2007 by a group of sober home operators, MASH was founded to address the need for consistent standards and accountability within the sober housing community. In collaboration with the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), MASH has developed certification standards that sober homes must meet to ensure they provide safe, supportive, and structured environments for residents in Massachusetts. Today, MASH oversees more than 180 certified sober homes. The organization’s core values emphasize health, home, purpose, and community, aligning closely with NARR’s principles to foster environments that promote long-term recovery and personal growth. Massachusetts offers many sober living homes and recovery residences for those in recovery from addiction.

Massachusetts Sober Homes Law

Our homes are smoke free but there are plenty of designated outdoor smoking areas.

VSL works alongside MASH to support and equip Chartered Operators to strengthen their local communities through effective sober housing. As the largest network of NARR-Affiliate certified sober living boston homes in the United States, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards in sober housing, ensuring that every VSL home meets the rigorous certification requirements set forth by MASH and NARR. Upon arriving at a sober-living house from rehab or detox, a woman can expect a safe and supportive environment that promotes long-term sobriety.

Transition (e.g. entry, phase movement and exit) rituals promote residents’ sense of belonging and confer progressive status and increasing opportunities within the recovery living environment and community. Join our sober living community or refer a client, family member, or friend. Submit an application online and receive a call back within 24 hours. We are New England’s premier sober living provider, with homes across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine.