Saunders Street Men's Sober House

About this Sober House

Saunders Street is a men's sober living home in North Andover, Massachusetts, in Essex County. It is operated by Fortitude under director Rachel Pezzuto, the same operator behind Fortitude Recovery House in nearby Danvers.

A Men's Sober House in North Andover

This sober house in North Andover serves men in recovery as part of Fortitude's two-house Essex County network. Fortitude runs its houses around five core values: community, independence, sustainability, a recovery focus, and accessibility, applied consistently at both of its addresses.

Security and Structure at Every Fortitude House

Fortitude equips its homes with 24-hour exterior surveillance cameras and keyless fob entry systems, and provides on-site laundry, air conditioning, parking, and full kitchens. Houses are smoke-free, with designated outdoor smoking areas set aside for residents.

Connecting Residents to Outside Support

Fortitude connects residents with recovery coaches and LADC counseling, alongside practical help like budget planning. Most residents work while living in the house.

Recovery Housing in Essex County

North Andover sits in Essex County in the Merrimack Valley, giving Saunders Street residents access to the region's job market and outpatient providers.

Part of a Two-House Operator

Saunders Street is one of two homes Rachel Pezzuto operates as Fortitude. Fortitude Recovery House, the operator's other property, serves men in Danvers, also in Essex County.