VSL Chartered Recovery Residence
Matt’s Place Sober House — Sober Living for Men in Springfield, MA
Sober living for men in Springfield, MA, in an eighteen-bed historic home with a private yard and parking, formerly the Dartmouth Home. Shared rooms are $170 a week; the two private rooms at $190 go first to current guests.
Springfield, Massachusetts
About Matt’s Place Sober House
Matt's Place Sober House (formerly the Dartmouth Home) is sober living for men in Springfield, Massachusetts, with 18 beds on Dartmouth Street. Sixteen of those beds are in shared rooms and two are private, and the private rooms go first to men already living in the house, so a newcomer should expect to share. The spacious common area keeps its preserved historic detail. Outside there is a private yard, plus a driveway and street parking taken first come, first served; inside, laundry, air conditioning and a computer station.
Recovery Housing Initiative runs Matt's Place as a chartered home in the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. A House Mentor lives on site, drug screening is random, and the men meet as a household once a week. Curfew falls at 10pm or 11pm depending on the night, so confirm which applies during the phone screen. Two more men's houses from the same operator are in the city, Prospect Men's Home and Pearl Sober House, while women in Springfield are referred to Rose Sober House.
Rates shown are current and all-inclusive. Confirm the figure for your room type on your phone screen.
Rates updated October 11, 2026
Apply NowSomeone will call you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours.
Sober Living Costs and What’s Included
Rent at Matt’s Place Sober House starts at $170 a week or $737 a month and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. To move in you need $370: the first week plus the $200 deposit.
| Item | Amount | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly rent | $170 | Every week |
| Monthly rent | $737 | Every month |
| Move-in deposit | $200 | Once, at move-in |
| Minimum funds at move-in | $370 | At move-in (first week plus deposit) |
Rent is due in advance and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. Nothing on that list is billed separately.
The deposit is paid once, at move-in, and is separate from your first week's rent. The minimum shown above is both together.
Rates updated October 11, 2026
Private and Shared Rooms
The house has two private rooms. They are offered first to guests already living here, so one is rarely open to someone moving in.
All-inclusive sober living rent payments are due weekly or monthly and are not currently covered by insurance or subsidies. The deposit shown above is due when you move in. Please be prepared to meet your financial obligations.
Rent includes urine screen costs and all utilities.
House Details at a Glance
- Private Rooms
- Free WiFi
- Parking
- Air Conditioning
- Premium Cable
- Storage
- Laundry
- Computer Station
- Job Opportunities
- Transportation
- Local Recovery Resources
- Counseling
- Grocery and Pharmacy
- Parks and Recreation
Photos of Matt’s Place Sober House
Inside Matt’s Place Sober House in Springfield, MA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can live at Matt’s Place Sober House?
Adults in recovery who are ready for a structured, substance-free house. This home serves men in Springfield, Massachusetts. Most guests arrive from treatment or from another recovery residence, but that is not a requirement.
What does it cost to move in?
$370. That is your first week at $170 plus the $200 move-in deposit. Rent after that is due weekly or monthly in advance.
Is this home certified?
Not currently. Massachusetts certifies recovery residences through Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH), and this home is not certified by them today. It operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation, and certification status is something you are entitled to ask about directly.
Where is the home?
Springfield, MA. The exact street address is shared after your phone screen, which is how we protect the privacy of the people living here.
What is included in the rent?
Utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening are all covered by the weekly rate. There is no separate bill for any of them.
Are private rooms available?
Sometimes. Private rooms are $190 a week against $170 shared, and they go first to guests already living in the house, so they are rarely open to someone moving in.
How soon can I move in?
Apply online and someone calls you for a phone screen, usually within a few hours. Availability changes daily, so the call is where you find out what is actually open.
Life in Sober Living: Structure and Peer Support
Matt's Place, formerly the Dartmouth Home, is a house for eighteen men in Springfield's historic McKnight neighborhood. The common area is spacious, and the house has parking and a private yard. Men at different stages share the household, keep each other accountable and help newer guests learn how the house runs. A House Mentor lives in the home and is there for support, coaching and encouragement.
Curfew is 10 PM or 11 PM depending on the night, and screening for drugs and alcohol is random. New guests are expected in recovery meetings across Springfield. Private rooms go first to men already living in the house, so a new guest usually starts in a shared room and moves up as he settles in. The rule keeps things fair for men who have put in the time.
What a Week in Springfield Sober Living Looks Like
- Eighteen men In the McKnight neighborhood
- A 10 PM or 11 PM curfew Set by the night of the week
- Private rooms for current guests first So newcomers start shared
- A private yard And parking
- A House Mentor who lives at Matt's Place Plus random tests
A Vanderburgh Chartered Home
VSL Charter
This sober house is operated by Recovery Housing Initiative. Some Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators of the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. A charter means the home operates to the standards of The Vanderburgh Foundation and carries the support of the wider VSL network.
What Men in Our Homes Say
Residents, families and neighbours of Vanderburgh Sober Living homes.
Vanderburgh was a lifesaver for me. Real recovery with real people. A great group of guys, and thank you so much for the work you do.
Your home has been a lifesaver for me and many people I have met in this house. This is real recovery and it's focused on what really matters, which is the health and safety and recovery of everyone here.
You guys are amazing. I am so happy to help lead a recovery community that really focuses on real recovery.
Shared with permission. Last names withheld.
Home Leadership: Recovery Housing Initiative
Matt's Place Sober House is operated by Recovery Housing Initiative, a structured recovery housing operator providing safe, supportive sober living homes for people in early recovery from substance use disorders. Each home is designed to support residents through clear house expectations, peer support, and an environment that promotes personal responsibility, consistency, and healthy daily routines.
With a focus on quality and outcomes, Recovery Housing Initiative offers structured sober living for people transitioning from treatment, detox, or other clinical settings. The organization emphasizes recovery-focused culture, respectful shared living, and strong operational oversight to ensure each residence remains well-managed and supportive.
Recovery in Springfield, Massachusetts
Around Matt’s Place Sober House
Matt’s Place Sober House is on Dartmouth Street in the McKnight neighborhood, a historic residential part of Springfield. Bay Street is about 0.1 miles from the house, and PVTA's B6 Ludlow route travels Bay Street. Mason Square on State Street is about half a mile, around a 10-minute walk, with PVTA's B7 route. Hennessey Park is roughly 0.7 miles away. The Behavioral Health Network building on Liberty Street is about 1.2 miles, roughly a 25-minute walk.
Community and quality of life
Getting around without a car is practical here. The Pioneer Valley Transit Authority posts schedules and route maps online, and its routes meet at Union Station downtown. For work, MassHire Springfield Career Center on Liberty Street offers free job listings, resume help, computer skills training and help with unemployment claims.
Clinical and outpatient services
Behavioral Health Network has its main office at 417 Liberty Street. Its addiction services include medically monitored detox, residential treatment, recovery coaching and medication treatment with methadone or Suboxone. Its WellBeing Centers offer same-day visits and 24/7 crisis care. Baystate Medical Center on Chestnut Street is the region's Level 1 trauma center and has an adult psychiatric unit.
Recovery centers and community events
Peer support outside the meeting rooms is available at Gandara Center's Valor Recovery Center in Springfield. The center offers recovery coaching, support groups and peer-to-peer connection for anyone in recovery or affected by substance use.
Peer support and fellowship groups
The AA meeting list from Western Mass Intergroup of Alcoholics Anonymous covers Springfield and the surrounding towns, including Spanish-language and online meetings. Members also answer its hotline. The Western Mass Area of Narcotics Anonymous keeps its own meeting list and a helpline at 1-866-NA-HELP-U.
Ways to Pay for Sober Living in Springfield
Most guests pay for sober living themselves, weekly or monthly. Rent is not currently covered by insurance or state subsidy. There are still more ways to cover it than most people expect, and the three below are the ones that come up most often. If money is the only thing standing between you and a bed, say so on the application. We would rather have that conversation than lose you to it.
Private Pay
Paying yourself is the most common route. Rent is all-inclusive: utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening all come out of the weekly rate, so there is no second bill to plan around. Most guests cover it from wages, and the house schedule is built to make that possible.
Family Support
Families often cover the first few weeks while a guest gets back to work. That is a normal way to start, and nobody here will treat it as unusual. A parent, partner or sibling can pay the deposit and rent directly, and we will walk them through the house rules, the schedule, and what to expect in the first month.
One thing to be clear about: the agreement is with the guest, not with the family.
Grants & Scholarships
Some states fund recovery housing directly, through scholarships, bed subsidies, or reentry grants run by state agencies and nonprofits. The money is limited and the programs change, so ask early instead of assuming there is nothing. Put it on your application if you need help with funding.
Grants & scholarships in MassachusettsNot sure how you’ll cover it? Apply anyway — the phone screen is the right place to talk it through.
Apply to Matt’s Place Sober House
Apply online; someone will call you to conduct a phone screen usually within a few hours.
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Vanderburgh Sober Living homes are independently owned and operated by Chartered Operators. From day one you get the training, the operating systems, the brand, a Sober House Directory listing and a network of operators who have already done it.
Apply online; someone will call you to conduct a phone screen usually within a few hours.
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