Bethany House of Hope Men's Sober House

About this Sober House

Bethany House of Hope is a men's sober living home in Millis, Massachusetts, in Norfolk County. It is operated by Bethany House Ministries, a faith-based organization that also runs a thrift store and a prison ministry in town, and the house holds MASH certification at NARR Level II.

A Men's Sober House on Main Street

Bethany House of Hope can accommodate up to four men at a time, small enough that the house runs on a close, structured routine. Main Street runs through the center of Millis, a small town in the Norfolk County countryside west of Boston.

What MASH Certification Establishes

NARR Level II certification through the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing commits the house to a published code of ethics, written disclosure of fees and rules before move-in, and a relapse and discharge policy a resident can see in advance. For a family checking a house from out of town, that certification is the difference between a regulated recovery residence and an informal arrangement.

A Structured, Supportive Environment

Bethany House Ministries describes the house as designed to meet residents' needs within a structured, supportive and safe environment, and prospective residents apply directly to the ministry. That step gives the small house some control over who joins a group of only four men living together.

Part of a Faith-Based Ministry in Millis

Bethany House Ministries runs more than the sober house. The organization also operates a thrift store, Hope Chest, and a prison ministry, both distinct from the residential program and located separately in town. That wider mission gives residents a community connected to the house beyond the four walls they live in.

Recovery Housing in Millis and Norfolk County

Millis is a small town in Norfolk County, and a certified men's sober house here serves a part of the county with fewer recovery housing options than the larger cities nearby. Residents draw on outpatient providers and meetings across Norfolk County while using Millis as a quiet home base.

The Bethany House of Hope is a MASH (Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing) certified sober house providing a safe place for women in recovery from alcohol and drug addictions with the comforts of home in a close knit and supportive community. They offer other important aid to the community through "The Hope Chest" - The Bethany House Hope Chest is a boutique thrift store that has an eclectic ensemble of treasures. Their volunteers and staff run the shop that provide a gateway for items of value to those who are in search of a bargain. All proceeds from the Hope Chest & Threads of Hope go toward sustaining the mission of Bethany House Ministries.  Shopping at the Hope Chest and Threads of Hope is not only a fun and friendly experience but also an investment in the future of someone in need.