Licensing

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in Montana

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

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How to Open a Sober Living Home in New York

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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.

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

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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.

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Why More People Are Opening Sober Living Homes in Alabama

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

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FAQ About Opening a Sober Living Business in South Carolina

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It’s notoriously difficult to open an addiction treatment center in South Carolina. But what about a sober living home (aka recovery residence)? Are those tough to open, as well?

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What Goes into Operating a Sober Living in Minnesota

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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.

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

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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.

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Secrets of Opening a Sober Living Home in Wisconsin 

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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.

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

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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.

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Pros and Cons of Opening a Sober Living Home Business In Missouri

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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.”

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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.