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• Residents are usually required or strongly encouraged to attend meetings and actively work a 12-step recovery program (e.g., obtain a sponsor, practice the 12 steps, and volunteer for service positions that support meetings).
• Job descriptions require staff to facilitate access to local community-based resources.
• Evidence that staff are encouraged to have a network of support.
• In this phase, resident responsibilities increase while becoming more accountable for all decisions.
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Certification Application Steps

Verification that Naloxone is accessible at each location, and appropriate individuals are knowledgeable and trained in its use. 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. Policies and procedures for ongoing performance development of staff appropriate to staff roles and residence level. Cultural responsiveness and competence training or certification are provided.

• Everyone in recovery has the right to safe and livable housing in Massachusetts, whether you are looking to rent or own, or to live in certified sober housing.
• Massachusetts sober living houses offer more privacy and comfort for its residents because they arrange the facility like private residences.
• There were no significant differences within either program on outcomes among demographic subgroups or different referral sources.
• Some homes offer services like career coaching while others emphasize real-world life skills like cooking, cleaning, and budgeting.
• Vanderburgh House, a supporter of Sober House Directory, builds sober home communities where residents are supported in their recovery journeys.

How to Increase Your Chances of Staying Sober While in Massachusetts Sober Living Houses

• For instance, residents can take the bus unaccompanied for long commutes or mentor a new resident.
• Ready to determine whether sober living could be a beneficial next step in your alcohol journey?
• These measures were taken from the Important People Instrument (Zywiak, et al., 2002).
• Evidence that residents’ recovery progress and challenges are recognized and strengths are celebrated.

Verification that written resident’s rights and requirements (e.g. residence rules and grievance process) are posted or otherwise available in common areas. Policy and procedures that ensure all residents are age eighteen or older at time of admission. Documentation that the owner/operator has current liability coverage and other insurance appropriate to the level of support. (v) verify good standing with regard to local, state and federal laws and any regulations and ordinances including, but not limited to, building, maximum occupancy, fire safety and sanitation codes. This measure was taken from Gerstein et al. (1994) and was defined as number of arrests over the past 6 months.

NIMBYism is a Big Threat to Sober Living in Massachusetts

It’s a “step-down” level of care for those of us who have completed inpatient or outpatient rehab programs. This form mash certified sober homes of recovery housing is designed to help us balance accountability and independence. We pay rent to the sober home and stay as long as we desire.

Massachusetts Sober Living Homes

It is a feeling.” Our certified sober homes take pride in offering a home-like environment that supports recovery. In July 2014, Bill H.1828 was passed into law mandating the monitoring and voluntary certification of MA Sober Homes. While the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services (BSAS) in Massachusetts is responsible for certifying all addiction treatment programs in the state, it does not certify sober living homes. Instead, Massachusetts contracts that work out to MASH.

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Nothing in this section shall prohibit a residence that has not received certification from operating or advertising as alcohol and drug free housing or from offering residence to persons recovering from substance use disorders. SLHs have their origins in the state of California and most continue to be located there (Polcin & Henderson, 2008). It is difficult to ascertain the exact number because they are not formal treatment programs and are therefore outside the purview of state licensing agencies.

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We have specifically heard of one situation where the manager of the sober home allegedly stipulated that all residents/clients receiving SNAP hand over their EBT cards and PIN numbers as a part of the rental agreement. The manager does not have signed “authorized rep” status from the SNAP recipients. But even if he or she did, it is not clear what control the SNAP recipient would otherwise have had over the food provided or amount of SNAP benefits snarfed from the card.

Sober Housing

Court users who need transportation or sober housing support must have an open case or have court involvement that is current or within the past year. 27.e Documentation that resident and staff engage in community relations and interactions to promote kinship with other recovery communities and goodwill for recovery services. Job descriptions require staff to facilitate access to local community-based resources. 29.e Documentation that resident and staff engage in community relations and interactions to promote kinship with other recovery communities and goodwill for recovery services. Staff and/or resident leaders educate residents about local community-based resources. Evidence that residents increase recovery capital through such things as recovery support and community service, work/employment, etc.