We do not show halfway houses, treatment programs, or rehabilitation facilities. The Vanderburgh Foundation, Inc. is proud to work towards the same goals as MASH in supporting sober house operators. Learn more about becoming a VSL Chartered Operator.
Recovery Resources for Massachusetts Sober House Residents
- Documentation that emergency contact information is collected from residents.
- A significant milestone in MASH’s history occurred in 2011 when the National Alliance for Recovery Residences was founded.
- As we say often at MASH, “Home is not a place.
- Sober homes are available in Massachusetts for you or a loved one to bridge the gap between clinical treatment and independent living.
We are active from the local to the state level, continuously advocating for the rights of sober home residents and operators. 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. 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.
How MASH Certification Ensures Safe, Supportive Sober Housing in Massachusetts
Cultural responsiveness and competence training or certification are provided. Policies that value individuals chosen for leadership roles who are versed and trained in the Social Model of recovery and best practices of the profession. Evidence that staff are encouraged to have a network of support. Evidence that staff are supported in maintaining appropriate boundaries according to a code of conduct.
Find Certified Sober Living in Massachusetts
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- Policies and procedures that keep residents’ records secure, with access limited to authorized staff.
- However, the grant secured by the Massachusetts Parole Board, will open up approximately 360 beds for probationers and individuals leaving prison or other facilities and are re-entering society.
- Verification that Naloxone is accessible at each location, and appropriate individuals are knowledgeable and trained in its use.
Massachusetts Probation Service
Are you a state agency, mash certified sober homes licensed provider, individual, or family looking for a MASH-certified sober home? Search our directory to find a list of all MASH-certified sober homes. All MASH-certified sober homes follow the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards and have been independently inspected. MASH is a NARR state affiliate for recovery residences.
Our team of sober house owners, operators, consultants, clinicians, and providers understand sober living is challenging; our mission is to connect residents to sober houses so everyone can find their recovery community. Purple pins represent certified homes. Home color identifies men and women.
