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Support Our MissionAfter completing treatment, many people face limited and often unstable housing options. Independent living can feel overwhelming during this vulnerable time. Sober homes offer a structured, supportive environment that gives residents the stability, community, and accountability they need to rebuild their lives.
Detox 3-5 days
CSS 12-13 days
TSS or Halfway house 30 Days to 6 Months
Sober homes offer men and women in recovery a safe, supportive environment where they can live together, build community, and focus on creating a new life free from addiction.
Each home is guided by House Mentors and support staff who help foster accountability, structure, and a positive environment where every guest can thrive.
Guests agree to house rules, including curfews and drug testing, and hold each other accountable — creating a culture of mutual respect and shared responsibility.
Sober homes offer simple, all-inclusive weekly or monthly rent, covering everything a guest needs to focus on their recovery without financial stress or hidden fees.
The Vanderburgh Foundation
35+
Recovery homes across New England and beyond
3,000+
Individuals supported on their recovery journeys
50 States
The largest network of NARR Level II homes in the US
The Vanderburgh Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding access to supportive recovery housing. Through strategic partnerships, funding initiatives, and technical assistance, we empower communities to create and sustain high-quality sober homes for individuals in recovery.
Support the Foundation TodayWe are New England's largest network of structured sober living homes, with locations across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, and Maine. Our homes offer a stable, supportive environment for individuals in recovery, with all-inclusive rental rates starting at $160 per week.
We welcome individuals who are committed to building a life in recovery. Guests must be 18 or older and have been free from the use of drugs or alcohol for at least 14 days. Many are referred by clinical, treatment, or judicial settings — but self-referrals are always welcome.
Our application process is designed to ensure the right fit for each home. We accept applications online, by fax, email, or phone, and conduct a brief screening call before approval. Start your recovery journey today by submitting an application today!
Vanderburgh Sober Living is a membership organization supporting independent sober home operators in providing structured, recovery-focused housing. Each VSL Chartered home is independently owned and operated by members adhering to VSL’s standards for accountability, peer support, and structured recovery. Our network spans Massachusetts, Maine, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, Illinois, and beyond, ensuring nationwide access to quality sober living.
& Recovery Housing Resources
At Vanderburgh Sober Living, we believe in sharing knowledge and shaping the future of recovery housing. Our Insights section features articles, updates, and resources for guests, operators, and community partners — from funding opportunities and best practices to thought leadership on recovery housing policy and impact.
Dr. Hunter T. Foote’s Opening Doors to Recovery Housing book series introduces a new, state-specific approach to understanding and developing...
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If you’re evaluating a property for recovery housing (sober living), the first question is simple: Can this home work—and what...
House Mentors at Vanderburgh Sober Living On this page House Mentors at Vanderburgh Sober Living The Importance of House Mentorship...
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