MASH MASH Standards

Evidence that residents increase recovery capital through such things as recovery support and community service, work/employment, etc. 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. Peer support interactions among residents are facilitated to expand responsibilities for personal and community recovery.

Apply for Certification

You don’t have to get certified to open a sober living home in Massachusetts. However, there are benefits to doing so. Evidence that mechanisms exist for residents to inform and help guide operations and advocate for community-building.

Sober House Certification in Massachusetts

In accordance with this requirement, MASH serves as the primary agency for accountability of all certified homes in Massachusetts. Our organization also provides supervision and training for sober homes, and maintains a database of more than 180 MASH-certified sober homes. In July 2014, Massachusetts passed legislation that mandates the monitoring and voluntary certification of Massachusetts sober homes. Effective September 1, 2016, state agencies and their vendors shall only be able to refer clients to certified alcohol and drug free (ADF) housing. Any home not certified will not be able to accept clients from state agencies until certified. A contract was awarded to the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) to be the certifying body, and the training and technical assistance vendor.

Transitional Housing and Sober Living in Mexico Beach, fl: Find a Safe Place to Live and Recover

Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) serves as the primary agency for accountability of all certified homes in Massachusetts. Our organization also provides supervision and training for sober homes, and maintains a database of more than 180 MASH-certified sober homes.MASH’s recovery values emphasize health, home, purpose, and community. Successful sober homes establish and reinforce healthy lifestyles, provide a safe and stable place to live, conduct meaningful activities, and build relationships and social networks for support.

Our goal is to provide you with a structured environment and an atmosphere of recovery, which will lead to a happy and healthy life. It can be very difficult to find funding for sober living home projects in any state, and Massachusetts is no mash certified sober homes 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.

• Certified sober homes have comfortable spaces for living, sleeping, and engaging with peers, all of which make them valuable and safe spaces for recovery.
• Transitional housing is temporary housing for the working homeless population and is set up to transition their residents to permanent housing.
• 26H, as this new fire safety code is adopted by local cities and towns in Massachusetts.
• VSL works alongside MASH to support and equip Chartered Operators to strengthen their local communities through effective recovery housing.

In Massachusetts, sober homes and recovery residences are different models for substance abuse recovery. Recovery residences — formerly known as halfway houses — are licensed residential treatment programs, while Massachusetts sober homes are peer-led and do not provide treatment. Sober homes provide mutual support, emphasize independent living skills, and depend on peer leadership. They are not licensed and are not funded by the state. Boston Sober Homes is a M.A.S.H certified sober housing company for those who are serious about their recovery and sobriety.