VSL Chartered Recovery Residence
Pittsfield Sober House — Sober Living for Women in Pittsfield, MA
Sober living for women in Pittsfield, MA, in a centrally located Berkshires home with a bus stop right next door and a House Mentor living in. Shared rooms are $180 a week and the two private rooms $200.
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
About Pittsfield Sober House
Pittsfield Sober House (formerly No Matter What Sober House) is sober living for women in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, on Onota Street in the Berkshires. It is the women's side of a split house; men live in a separate, dedicated part of the building, and each side keeps its own privacy. The location is central, with a bus stop right next to the home. Two bedrooms are private and the rest are shared, around a common kitchen and shared living areas. Off-street parking can fill, leaving some cars on the street.
Recovery Housing Initiative operates the house within the Vanderburgh Sober Living network. A House Mentor lives with the women, and the weekly house meeting usually lands on a Thursday. House guidelines and shared chores keep the place clean and orderly; curfew is 10pm Sunday through Thursday and 11pm on Friday and Saturday, and screening is random. The men's half of the same building is Pittsfield Men's Sober House. For women weighing other cities, the operator also runs Rose Sober House in Springfield and Rogers Sober House in Lowell.
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 Pittsfield Sober House starts at $180 a week or $780 a month and covers utilities, WiFi, laundry and urine screening. To move in you need $380: the first week plus the $200 deposit.
| Item | Amount | When it is due |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly rent | $180 | Every week |
| Monthly rent | $780 | Every month |
| Move-in deposit | $200 | Once, at move-in |
| Minimum funds at move-in | $380 | 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
All-inclusive sober living rent payments are due weekly 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 Pittsfield Sober House
Inside Pittsfield Sober House in Pittsfield, MA.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can live at Pittsfield Sober House?
Adults in recovery who are ready for a structured, substance-free house. This home serves women in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. Most guests arrive from treatment or from another recovery residence, but that is not a requirement.
What does it cost to move in?
$380. That is your first week at $180 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?
Pittsfield, 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 $200 a week against $180 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
Pittsfield Sober House, formerly No Matter What Sober House, is a women's home in the Berkshires run by Recovery Housing Initiative. The household is close-knit, and the women support each other through the work of early recovery. A House Mentor lives in the home and offers support and coaching, and two of the bedrooms in the house are private rooms.
Once a week, usually on Thursdays, the women hold a house meeting. Curfew is 10 PM Sunday through Thursday and 11 PM on Friday and Saturday. Any woman in the house may be screened for drugs and alcohol at random. The house is very central, with a bus stop right next to the home, so a new guest can get to work, treatment and meetings across Pittsfield without needing a car.
What a Week in Pittsfield Sober Living Looks Like
- A bus stop next to the house In a central location
- Thursday house meetings Most weeks
- 10 PM curfew Sunday to Thursday 11 PM on Friday and Saturday
- Two private bedrooms In the house
- A House Mentor living with the women Plus random screening
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 Women in Our Homes Say
Residents, families and neighbours of Vanderburgh Sober Living homes.
I have been here now for 2 years. If it wasn't for the safety and well run houses such as this one I would have never stayed sober. I feel proud and safe every time I come home and have such uplifting support every day.
My sober house has been instrumental in my recovery. It is a comfortable environment that allows you to be independent. You're held accountable and expected to uphold values that are consistent with your recovery. I am extremely thankful for the friends that I have made here.
My daughter has been living with Vanderburgh House for several months. Though she had been to many rehabs and other programs, this was her first sober house. This is the one place that we found has worked.
Shared with permission. Last names withheld.
Home Leadership: Recovery Housing Initiative
Recovery Housing Initiative is a structured recovery housing operator in Massachusetts, providing safe, supportive sober living homes for individuals in early recovery from substance use disorders. As a MASH Certified provider, Recovery Housing Initiative maintains high standards for resident safety, accountability, and community living, helping guests build stability while they pursue long-term recovery. 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 in Massachusetts for individuals 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 compliant, well-managed, and supportive. Whether you are seeking a sober house for yourself, a loved one, or a referral partner looking for trusted recovery housing, Recovery Housing Initiative is committed to providing dependable, standards-based recovery residences across Massachusetts.
Recovery in Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Around Pittsfield Sober House
Pittsfield Sober House sits in a residential stretch of Onota Street, with parks and the lake within walking distance. Durant Park is about 0.6 miles away, roughly a 13-minute walk. Burbank Park, on the shore of Onota Lake, is about 0.8 miles. Berkshire Medical Center's North Street campus is about 1.3 miles, and the Berkshire Athenaeum, Pittsfield's public library, is about 1.5 miles. The Brien Center's East Street office is roughly a 33-minute walk.
Recovery centers and community events
Recovery in Pittsfield has a home base at Living in Recovery, a peer-led space open to anyone in recovery. Women here can join discussion groups, recovery readings, All Recovery meetings, yoga and meditation. Members also plan nature walks, concerts, board games and other sober outings.
Clinical and outpatient services
The Brien Center offers outpatient therapy, psychiatry and substance use care in Pittsfield, along with peer recovery support. Its Fenn Street center welcomes walk-ins and is open 24/7 for crisis help. Berkshire Medical Center on North Street is open 24 hours, and its behavioral health services include substance use disorder treatment.
Community and quality of life
The Berkshire Athenaeum on Wendell Avenue is the city's public library. MassHire Berkshire Career Center at 160 North Street helps with job searches, career guidance and training. For buses, the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority is based at the Intermodal Transportation Center on Columbus Avenue, and its routes reach the Berkshire towns around Pittsfield.
Peer support and fellowship groups
AA meetings across Berkshire County are listed by the Berkshire AA Intergroup, with in-person, hybrid and virtual choices. Anyone who wants to talk can call the intergroup hotline at 413-443-0212 and a volunteer will call back.
Ways to Pay for Sober Living in Pittsfield
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 Pittsfield 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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