The Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing MASH

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. Are you a state agency, 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.

About the scholarship application

The journey to recovery requires more than sober homes. In addition to certification information, Sober House Directory provides state-by-state information for recovery resources. For recovery resources in Massachusetts, please visit the Massachusetts Sober House Recovery Resources page for more information. Sober house certification is an important factor to consider as you look for sober living. Massachusetts sober houses are certified by the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing, or MASH. Living in a sober environment helps you develop new habits and routines, taking what you learned during residential and outpatient rehab and applying it in your daily life.

Certifying a sober house with MASH

Policies and procedures that promote resident-driven length of stay. Policies protecting resident and community privacy and confidentiality. Use of an accounting system which documents all resident financial transactions such as fees, payments and deposits. Documentation that the owner/operator has current liability coverage and other insurance appropriate to the level of support.

» Certification

Policies that value individuals chosen for leadership roles who are versed and trained in the mash certified sober homes 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. Evidence that management supports staff members maintaining self-care.

• As we say often at MASH, “Home is not a place.
• Policies protecting resident and community privacy and confidentiality.
• 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.

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. Sober House Directory helps you find sober houses, structured group homes, and sober living. Purple pins represent certified homes. Home color identifies men and women. We do not show halfway houses, treatment programs, or rehabilitation facilities.