Summer Street House Coed Sober House

About this Sober House

Summer Street House is a coed sober living home on Summer Street in Northampton, Massachusetts, in Hampshire County. It is operated by Gndara Center, a Massachusetts behavioral health nonprofit running more than 40 locations statewide.

A Coed Sober House in Northampton

This sober house provides a sober living opportunity for residents who volunteer not to use alcohol or illegal drugs, following guidelines set by the National Alliance for Recovery Residences. Summer Street House is one of three Gndara Center residences in the city.

Resident and Staff Governance

The house is governed by rules and agreements set jointly by residents and Gndara Center representatives, a model that gives residents a direct role in shaping the household.

Open Referral Into Housing

Referral into Summer Street House is open, so a resident does not need to wait through an extended intake process to be considered for a spot.

Recovery Housing in Hampshire County

Northampton is the seat of Hampshire County and a hub for the Pioneer Valley's colleges and arts institutions, giving Summer Street House residents access to outpatient providers and job opportunities inside the city.

Part of a Statewide Network

Summer Street House is one of three Gndara Center sober houses in Northampton, alongside Maple House, also coed, and Hairston House, a men's residence. All three are part of a Massachusetts nonprofit running more than 40 locations statewide.