Recovery Housing

Recovery Housing
RICARES stands as the cornerstone of recovery residences, serving as the national affiliate dedicated to uplifting individuals on their journey to sobriety. With unwavering commitment, RICARES provides a vital network of support, guidance, and resources tailored to the unique needs of those navigating the path of recovery. Through advocacy, education, and collaboration, RICARES fosters a culture of empowerment and resilience within the recovery community, ensuring that every individual has access to safe, supportive environments conducive to healing and growth. As the trusted national affiliate for recovery residences, RICARES champions the cause of recovery with compassion, integrity, and unwavering dedication.

National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR)

The National Association of Recovery Residences (NARR) broke new ground in 2011 by creating the first-ever national recovery residence standard. This groundbreaking standard clearly delineates the spectrum of housing support available for those in recovery from substance use disorders. It sets forth four separate “levels” representing the type and intensity of services offered.
In establishing these definitions, NARR pursued an inclusive approach, gathering input from leading regional and national recovery housing groups, as well as individual recovery residence providers with decades of specialized experience. Guidance was also sought from nationally respected experts across the recovery support space. The resulting standard reflects the shared wisdom and strengths of the entire recovery residence community. RICARES is proud to be Rhode Island’s NARR affiliate.
With distinct service levels now uniformly defined, the standard enables those seeking recovery to identify optimal environments matched to their needs. It likewise empowers providers to align operations to best practices endorsed nationwide. As the cornerstone framework for recovery housing nationally, NARR’s standard has brought accountability and clarity to a previously fragmented landscape.

Certified Recovery Houses

For a complete list of RI Certified Recovery Houses, please click here.

A recovery house, also known as a sober living home or halfway house, is a transitional residence designed to support individuals in early recovery. These homes offer a supportive and substance-free environment, fostering a sense of community and accountability among residents. Rhode Island recovery houses are an essential component of the recovery process, providing a bridge between primary treatment and the return to independent living.
These recovery houses serve as beacons of hope for those seeking a supportive and structured environment during their recovery journey. By offering a foundation for healing, community support, and essential life skills, these homes play a pivotal role in helping individuals build a strong and lasting recovery. If you or a loved one are on the path to recovery, explore the resources available on this website to discover the transformative opportunities that recovery houses in Rhode Island provide.

Certification Process & Landlord Resources

RICARES believes that safe and affordable housing is a crucial piece of recovery support services. We are working with recovery houses in Rhode Island to certify houses to meet the national standard of recovery housing certification. We hope to turn the tide and make recovery housing in Rhode Island a supportive option that enhances recovery capital.

Follow the steps below to apply to become a Certified Recovery House in Rhode Island:

  1. Open and review the RICARES Certification Application and other online documents describing our requirements and the certification process (standards, ‘preparing for your inspection’, etc.) 
  2. Complete the Certification Pre-Inspection Checklist.
  3. Gather the required documents.
  4. Scan the required documents.
  5. Complete and submit the online RICARES Certification Application. This is the step where you will upload all required documents.