Description: Completion of this in-person training is required for sober home owners and operators who want to apply for MASH certification for their sober home in Massachusetts.This training covers essential information for operating a sober house according to the Massachusetts Alliance for Sober Housing (MASH) standards. Participants are engaged in an interactive overview of basic operations of sober housing, specific standards, leadership qualities, and ethical parameters.
Objectives:
At the conclusion of the training participants will:
- Understand the role and functions of sober housing, the support they provide, the individuals they serve, and their place in the continuum of recovery support services.
- Have the information needed to compile a policy & procedure manual that corresponds to the MASH standards.
- Recognize and understand how to implement the best practices of safe and healthy sober houses that promote long term recovery in the community.