Evidence that mechanisms exist for residents to inform and help guide operations and advocate for community-building. Policy regarding smoke‐free living environment and/or designated smoking area outside of the residence. 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. Verification that laundry services are accessible to all residents.
MASH Certified Sober Homes
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. This program is essential for helping homes comply with state and local fire safety codes, thereby ensuring a safe living environment for residents. What’s the difference between a sober home and a recovery residence?
MASH Sober House Directory
Through our network of certified sober housing and empirically-based recovery principles, MASH’s goal is to help create and foster safe living environments for those with substance use disorders. In 2011, the National Alliance for Recovery mash certified sober homes Residences (NARR) established national standards for recovery residences (including sober housing). These standards were developed using a collaborative approach with input from regional and national recovery housing organizations.
Center for Community Recovery Innovations (CCRI)
Staff and/or resident leaders educate residents about local community-based resources. Grievance policy and procedures, including the right to take grievances that are not resolved by the house leadership to the operation’s oversight organization for mediation. Policies and procedures that keep residents’ records secure, with access limited to authorized staff.
Policy and procedures that ensure all residents are age eighteen or older at time of admission. Written permission from the property owner of record (if the owner is other than the sober home operator) to operate a sober home on the property. Any resident who drinks alcohol or uses drugs must be immediately expelled. Community gatherings, recreational events and/or other social activities occur periodically.
C. Core Principle: Create a culture of empowerment where residents engage in governance and leadership
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- It is searchable by name, region, town, zip code and type of service offered.
- 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.
- MASH-certified sober homes must also offer a peer-based environment and be drug- and alcohol-free.
- 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.
- Join our sober living community or refer a client, family member, or friend.
- MASH is an affiliate of NARR and used these standards to create Massachusetts standards for certified sober homes.
- St. Francis House, Boston, $40,000 Grant funding will help support an Intensive Outpatient Treatment Pilot Program in Boston.
- Community gatherings, recreational events and/or other social activities occur periodically.
