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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.

How to Open a Sober Living Home in Montana

Montana, affectionately known as the “Treasure State,” certainly is a gold rush for those in the sober living community.

How to Open a Sober Living Home in New York

Opening a sober living home in New York is a great way to get started in the behavioral health industry. Over 12% of the population meets the clinical criteria for SUD in New York. These high rates of addiction mean that not only are addiction treatment centers in demand, but sober living homes are easy to fill in New York state, as well.

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.

What Goes into Operating a Sober Living in Minnesota

While Minnesota does not require licensing or certification at this point for sober living homes, recent moves in the Minnesota legislature indicate that this is likely to change in the near future.

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.”

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.

The Smart Way to Open a Sober Living Home in Washington

Let’s go over everything you need to know in order to open a sober living home in Washington state. Believe it or not, here’s a smart way - and a not-so-smart way - to do this.

Operating a Sober Living Home in California, Texas, or Florida? Lawmakers Are Sending More Support Your Way! 

During the COVID-19 pandemic, California, Texas and Florida have seen significant infusions of state and federal cash into their behavioral healthcare systems.

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.

Michigan is an Ideal Place to Open a Sober Living Home 

Michigan is a great state for sober living home business start ups and expansions. The state has a huge need for sober living homes, as well as low levels of regulation which makes it easier and more lucrative to operate in the state.

How to Write an Awesome Good Neighbor Agreement for Your Sober Living Home

Today, we’ll look at what a Good Neighbor Agreement is, how to write one that works and how to implement a GNA at your sober living home.

Top 5 Sober Living Home Maintenance Tasks that You're Forgetting to Do

Today, we’ll look at the top 5 sober living home maintenance tasks that most sober living home operators are letting slip through the cracks - only to pay for the deferred maintenance later.