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Ben Weiss

What is an “Inclusive Recovery City?” Introducing this Exciting New Concept in Recovery Medicine and Community Resilience 

As the concept of “recovery capital” has gained momentum within the recovery community over the last decade or so, some who study addiction medicine and the recovery process are calling for cities, towns, and other communities to embrace a new concept: the “Inclusive Recovery City.” 

Grants for Recovery Homes and Halfway Houses: How to Secure Funding for Your Transitional Home

Running a halfway house is a labor of love – you’re providing a safe, structured environment for people rebuilding their lives, whether they’re coming out of addiction treatment or transitioning from incarceration. But love alone doesn’t pay the bills! Finding money to keep the lights on and the program running is one of the biggest challenges halfway house operators face. The good news is that there are grants for halfway houses out there, from government agencies to private charities, that can help fund your mission. In this post, we’ll break down where to find these grants and how to increase your chances of getting them. We’ll keep it straightforward and practical, so you can get a jump on funding your transitional home.

Predictions for Trump's Behavioral Health Policy for Recovery Residence  Operators in 2025

In this post, we’ll look at Trump’s previous track record for clues, as well as what he’s said about his plans for addiction treatment for his second term. 

Sober Living Home and NARR Affiliate Updates for Recovery Residences in Nebraska, Idaho, and West Virginia

Did you know that Nebraska and Idaho have no National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) affiliate organization? Or that West Virginia just revolutionized the way it regulates sober living homes in 2024?

Sober Living Home Regulation and Certification Updates for NARR Affiliates in Kansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico

Learn the latest news our of Kansas, Mississippi, and New Mexico for sober living home operators and NARR affiliates navigating the modern behavioral health regulation landscape.

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.

NARR affiliate news for sober living homes in Oklahoma, Connecticut, and Utah

Learn about sober living home regulation news and issues affecting NARR affiliates in Oklahoma, Connecticut, and Utah.

Sober living home regulation updates for NARR affiliated recovery residences in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Oregon

Louisiana has very little oversight over sober living homes, Kentucky is in the process of expanding regulations, and Oregon is likely to see increased recovery residence regulation in the near future.

Regulatory news stories to watch for NARR sober living homes in Minnesota, South Carolina, and Alabama

Read the latest NARR updates for Minnesota, South Carolina, and Alabama for sober living home operators.

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.

NARR Affiliate Updates for Washington, Arizona, and Tennessee Sober Living Homes

Learn about Washington's required certification program, Arizona's Medicaid scandal, and Tennessee NIMBY disputes facing sober living home operators in. these NARR-affiliated states.

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.