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New regulations for NARR sober living homes in Maryland, Wisconsin, and Colorado

Maryland still has no NARR affiliate, Wisconsin’s WASH seeks to vet sober living home on behalf of the state, and certification remains mandatory for Colorado sober living homes.

Join Behave Health at the the 2024 Best Practices NARR Conference in Richmond, Virginia

Don’t miss us at the NARR Best Practices Summit in Richmond, Virginia from Monday, October 7th, 2024 through Wednesday, October 9th, 2024 at the Richmond Marriott Hotel in beautiful Richmond, Virginia.

Understanding the Changing NARR Regulations for Michigan, New Jersey, and Virginia Sober Living Homes

Widespread abuses in unregulated Michigan, regulation stability in Michigan, plus and a highly regulated environment in Virginia. Read on for the latest sober living home regulations and NARR updates in these states.

NARR News and Regulations Updates for Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina Sober Living Homes

Stay on top of the latest developments concerning recovery residences in Ohio, Georgia, and North Carolina. 

NARR Regulations and Updates for New York, Pennsylvania, and Illinois Sober Living Homes

New York state gains an emerging NARR affiliate, Illinois remains a battleground for sober living home regulation, and Pennsylvania requires recovery residences to seek certification for state funding.

Opioid Settlement Funding Updates for Sober Living Homes in Montana, Colorado, Arizona, New York, Missouri, and Vermont

In one of the largest public health legal proceedings since the 1990’s settlement against tobacco companies, courts have found that pharmaceutical companies, and Purdue Pharma in particular, in the wrong. 23 states and 2,000 local governments were involved with the case. Purdue Pharma had to file for bankruptcy and pay roughly $12 billion dollars for the deception against the American people. 

How to Choose a Sober Living Home Startup Consultant

Find a sober living startup consultant to sort through the noise and develop a winning business plan tailored to your location, market, and goals.

ASAM Collaborates with NARR to Include Standards for Sober Living in Latest ASAM Criteria Edition 

Let’s go over the main changes that ASAM made to the criteria, as well as what the ramifications of those changes might be for recovery residences in particular. 

Join Sober Living App at the 2023 NARR Conference in Dearborn Michigan Oct 9th - 11th

Sober Living App will be at the National Association of Recovery Residences 2023 “Best Practices Summit” in Deerborn Michigan from October 9th to 11th! 

5 Things to Consider When Opening a Sober Living Home in Wyoming

Wyoming is one of the least densely populated states in the nation, but that doesn’t translate into a low need for recovery housing.

Everything You Need to Know About Opening a Sober Living Home in Vermont 

Vermont has a huge shortage of recovery housing.

What They Don't Want You to Know About Opening a Sober Living Home in Alaska

Alaska has no state-wide licensing or certification requirements for sober living homes.

4 Best Kept Secrets About Opening a Sober Living Home in North Dakota

North Dakota needs more sober living homes! Here’s five of the best kept secrets about owning and operating a sober living home in the Peace Garden State. 

What You Need to Know About Opening a Sober Living Home in South Dakota

Here’s some pointers on opening a sober living home in South Dakota, home to the renowned “24/7 Sobriety Program.”

FAQ About Opening a Sober Living Home in Delaware

Read all of the answers to your most frequently asked questions about what goes into opening a sober living home in Delaware below.

Thinking of Opening a Sober Living Home in Rhode Island? 

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

Opening a Sober Living Home in New Hampshire

New Hampshire sober living homes must complete the NHCORR certification process before they may apply for the state’s voluntary registry for sober living homes. 

Everything You Want to Know About Opening a Sober Living Home in Hawaii

In 2014, Hawaii’s House of Representatives passed Act 193, which established the “Clean and Sober Home Registry” and altered county zoning laws to accommodate sober living homes.

Your Questions About Opening a Sober Living Home in West Virginia - Answered

Sober living homes in West Virginia that receive money and/or referrals from the state must be certified.