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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.”

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. 

Answering Your Questions About How to Open a Sober Living Home in Nevada 

There is some outdated information about the licensing situation for sober living in Nevada on the internet because the laws have recently changed.

Defining Your Sober Living Home Business Strategy in Utah

Utah has some of the strictest sober living home regulations in the United States. 

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.

Why Louisiana is a Great State for Opening a Sober Living Home

The Louisiana Association of Recovery Residences offers a voluntary certification program, while actively discouraging investors from outside the recovery community from establishing sober living homes in the state.

Why More People Are Opening Sober Living Homes in Alabama

Is there a big demand for sober living homes in Alabama? In a word, yes.

How Easy is it to Open a Sober Living Home in Colorado?

Colorado recently enacted a law requiring nearly all sober living homes in the state to seek certification with the Colorado NARR affiliate, the Colorado Association for Recovery Residences.

Secrets of Opening a Sober Living Home in Wisconsin 

Registration with the state is optional in Wisconsin, however, the state is actively seeking more sober living homes to register under the Recovery Residence Registry.

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

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.

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.”

More Funding Opportunities for Sober Living Homes in Arizona

Let’s talk about a new funding opportunity for certain sober living homes in Arizona.

Sober Living Homes in Ohio Get More Support and Funding from Lawmakers!

Good news for sober living home operators in Ohio: the state has set aside an unprecedented amount of funding for recovery and sober living!

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.

Everything You Need to Open Your Sober Living Home in Massachusetts

Although you’ll need a license to open an addiction treatment center in Massachusetts, if it’s just a sober living home you’ve got your eyes set on, you’re in luck: Massachusetts doesn’t require any licenses or certifications for “recovery residences!”

5 Tips for Opening a Sober Living Home in Arizona

Looking to open a sober living home or recovery residence in Arizona? Here’s 5 hacks for getting the job done as quickly and painlessly as possible.

Indiana Sober Living Homes Are Easy to Open. Here's How to Get Started.

Indiana is a very sober living home friendly state. There are few regulations in place but there is also ample government assistance for those looking to open a sober living home in this state.

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

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.