Living House Women's Sober House

About this Sober House

Living House is a women's sober living home on Grove Avenue in Leominster, Massachusetts, in Worcester County.

A Women's Sober House on Grove Avenue

This sober house in Leominster houses women in recovery in a residential section of the city, with the shared rooms and common house rules typical of a smaller group home. Leominster is a compact city, and Grove Avenue sits within reach of downtown without a long commute for appointments or work.

Leominster's Place in Worcester County

Leominster is one of the larger cities in Worcester County, historically known for its plastics manufacturing and as the birthplace of Johnny Appleseed. It shares a downtown corridor and public transit with neighboring Fitchburg, which gives residents at this address a wider range of outpatient providers, meetings and job opportunities than the city's size alone would suggest.

What Massachusetts Certification Establishes

Massachusetts does not require certification for a sober home to operate lawfully. Where a residence holds it, certification through the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing commits the house to a published code of ethics, disclosed fees and rules, and an outside complaint process, and determines whether courts and state agencies can refer someone there directly.

What to Ask About This Leominster Sober House

The right questions here are the same ones certification would otherwise answer in writing: what the weekly fee covers, whether a manager is on site, how the house handles a relapse, and what is expected of residents during the day. Worcester County has a broad mix of certified and independent sober housing, and those questions apply to either kind.

These sober living homes provide dignified, affordable, community supportive living for people recovering from alcoholism and chemical dependency. There is no cap on the length of stay at the homes. At the Living House they see great value in medically assisted therapies. Sober living homes are group residences for people who are recovering from addiction. In most instances, people who live in sober homes have to follow certain house rules and contribute to the home by doing chores. Most importantly, residents must stay sober throughout their stay in the home. Alcohol and drug free housing, also known as sober living, plays an important role in supporting treatment and recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. Sober living helps individuals in recovery to maintaining an alcohol and drug free lifestyle by establishing a living environment that supports sobriety and recovery. When living in a sober environment, recovering addicts are surrounded by others who share a common experience and who support one another in their sobriety.