The Rainbow House Coed Sober House

About this Sober House

The Rainbow House is a coed sober living home on Washington Street in downtown Lynn, Massachusetts, in Essex County.

A Coed Sober House in Downtown Lynn

The Rainbow House takes both men and women, and its location in downtown Lynn puts residents within walking distance of the commuter rail, city services and the retail corridor along Washington Street. Essex County's public transit connects Lynn directly to Boston, which widens the job market for someone rebuilding steady work after treatment.

Staffing and Structure at the Rainbow House

The house runs with a full-time manager on site and nursing staff available to residents, an unusual level of staffing for a sober home rather than a licensed clinical program. A house van supports residents who need transportation before they have their own, and a shared kitchen and common rec room give the house a communal center beyond bedrooms and hallways.

Recovery Housing in Lynn and Essex County

Lynn is one of the North Shore's largest cities, and Essex County's recovery resources cluster along the Lynn-to-Salem corridor and south toward Boston. A downtown Lynn address puts a resident close to outpatient providers, courts and the MBTA Commuter Rail line that runs straight into the city.

What to Ask Before Moving Into the Rainbow House

The Rainbow House is not currently listed with the state's voluntary certification program, so anyone applying should ask directly about fees, house rules, the relapse policy and how nursing support is used, and get those answers in writing before moving in.