state funding

Opioid Settlement Funding Updates for Sober Living Homes in North Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky and West Virginia

North Carolina has no state-level requirement that stipulates that money may not be spent towards religious, abstinence-only programs that do not accept residents who use Medication Assisted Treatment medications, like methadone or suboxone.

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. 

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. 

Defining Your Sober Living Home Business Strategy in Utah

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

Considering New Jersey for Your Next Sober Living Home? Here's the Pros and Cons

New Jersey issues a Class F license for what they call “Cooperative Sober Living Residences” under regulations originally designed for boarding houses. This placement in the law is awkward for sober living homes because the designation is an add-on to existing regulations.

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.