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Recovery residence regulation updates for NARR affiliates sober living homes in Iowa, Nevada, and Arkansas

In this post we’ll talk about state regulation and sober living home news in three states that do not currently have any NARR affiliated organization representing recovery residence operators.

Kansas is a Great State to Open a Sober Living Home

While addiction treatment centers in Kansas must be certified in order to operate, there are no such laws regarding sober living homes.

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

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

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

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.”

5 Things Every Tennessee Sober Living Home Business Startup Should Know

There are no laws on the books that state that sober living homes must get third-party accreditation or be licensed by the state in Tennessee.

Opening an Sober Living Home in Georgia

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

How to Open a Sober Living Home in Illinois

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.

How to Open a Sober Living Home Business in Pennsylvania

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.

How to Open a Sober Living Home in Ohio

The good news is that the state of Ohio has created more resources than most states on how to open a sober living home or recovery housing community within state lines. Ohio is also very friendly to sober living home operators who balk at state licensure and registration.

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

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.

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

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