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

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

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5 Things Every Tennessee Sober Living Home Business Startup Should Know

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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.

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Everything You Need to Open Your Sober Living Home in Massachusetts

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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!”

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5 Tips for Opening a Sober Living Home in Arizona

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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.

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

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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.

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The Smart Way to Open a Sober Living Home in Washington

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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.

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

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

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

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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.

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

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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.

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Michigan is an Ideal Place to Open a Sober Living Home 

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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.

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Opening a Sober Living Home In North Carolina? Learn What it Takes

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North Carolina - particularly Western North Carolina, a tourist favorite - is a very popular location for sober living homes.

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Opening an Sober Living Home in Georgia

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

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in Illinois

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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.

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How to Open a Sober Living Home Business in Pennsylvania

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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.

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in Ohio

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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.

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

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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.

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Nuisance Lawsuits: A Crash Course for Sober Living Home Operators

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More and more, we’re seeing local governments - like city and county entities - engaging in harassment campaigns against sober living home residents, owners and operators.

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

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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.

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

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


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5 Cool Ways to Engage Your Sober Living Home Alumni

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Today, we’ll talk about our five favorite ways you can engage with your alumni. You can use one or all of these tactics to build strong alumni relationships that you can leverage when you’re working to solidify your sober living homes’ place in your local recovery community.