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Thinking of Opening a Sober Living Home in Rhode Island? 

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In Rhode Island, only sober living homes that elect to get certified with RICARES are eligible for state referrals and funding.

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Consider These 6 Facts Before Opening a Sober Living Home in Connecticut

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There is no law in Connecticut that states that sober living homes must be certified to operate.

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in New York

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Opening a sober living home in New York is a great way to get started in the behavioral health industry. Over 12% of the population meets the clinical criteria for SUD in New York. These high rates of addiction mean that not only are addiction treatment centers in demand, but sober living homes are easy to fill in New York state, as well.

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FAQ About Opening a Sober Living Business in South Carolina

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It’s notoriously difficult to open an addiction treatment center in South Carolina. But what about a sober living home (aka recovery residence)? Are those tough to open, as well?

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What Goes into Operating a Sober Living in Minnesota

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While Minnesota does not require licensing or certification at this point for sober living homes, recent moves in the Minnesota legislature indicate that this is likely to change in the near future.

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What Maryland Doesn't Want You To Know About Opening a Sober Living Home

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Thinking about opening a sober living home or recovery residence in the state of Maryland? It makes sense. This state is considered one of the epicenters of the opioid crisis in the nation and there is a huge demand for sober living, recovery and so-called “halfway houses” in the state.

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Pros and Cons of Opening a Sober Living Home Business In Missouri

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The “show me” state is a great place to open a sober living home. In many places in Missouri, there are huge swaths of territory that are not served by sober living facilities, aka “recovery residences.”

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Operating a Sober Living Home in California, Texas, or Florida? Lawmakers Are Sending More Support Your Way! 

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, California, Texas and Florida have seen significant infusions of state and federal cash into their behavioral healthcare systems.

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Why it's a Good Time to Open a Sober Living Home in Virginia

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Sober living homes fall under the category of “recovery residences” in Virginia. The state oversees a voluntary certification program and offers recovery residences the opportunity to apply to join a list of certified residences in the state if they meet certain qualifications.

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Opening a Sober Living Home In North Carolina? Learn What it Takes

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North Carolina - particularly Western North Carolina, a tourist favorite - is a very popular location for sober living homes.

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Opening an Sober Living Home in Georgia

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Today, we’ll look at what it takes to open a sober living home, transitional housing, halfway house or recovery residence in Georgia.

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in Illinois

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The 2019 law that created a voluntary registry as well as a voluntary licensing program for sober living homes in Illinois is widely viewed as a “first step” towards imposing further regulations on the sober living community in the state.

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How to Open a Sober Living Home Business in Pennsylvania

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Now that we have the final drafts of these regulations in place, we’re able to use them to help guide would-be sober living home operators in Pennsylvania start down the right path towards building their sober living home businesses to withstand these regulations. If you’re thinking of opening a sober living home in Pennsylvania and you intend to accept state funds or state referrals of any kind, you’ll want to take special note of these recent changes.

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Nuisance Lawsuits: A Crash Course for Sober Living Home Operators

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More and more, we’re seeing local governments - like city and county entities - engaging in harassment campaigns against sober living home residents, owners and operators.

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Understanding National Regulations on Sober Living Homes in the United States - Part 2

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Today, we’ll cover state funding restrictions and local nuisance lawsuits at the city and county level that might affect your sober living home business, depending on your location.

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Understanding National Regulations on Sober Living Homes in the United States - Part 1

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As sober living homes continue to proliferate throughout the country, we’re beginning to see an uptick in regulation in many states.


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Dealing with NIMBYs at Your Sober Living House 

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Sober living homes are a great investment opportunity and a wonderful way to make a huge difference in the lives of recovering addicts. Managed properly, your sober living home will deliver great ROI year. Sure, there are some hurdles to overcome, like developing a structure for dealing with clients who break the rules and locking down an excellent house manager.