Beacon House for Women

The Basics

Located in Greenfield, Massachusetts, Beacon House for Women is a gender-specific sober living home run by ServiceNet. As the the sister facility to Beacon House for Men, it offers a safe and stable environment for women recovering from addiction and because it’s partially state-funded, it accepts clients who are court-ordered or self-referred.

Accommodations and Amenities

The residential home can accommodate a total of 13 women in rooms based on double occupancy. It is equipped with on-site laundry, exercise equipment and common areas with TV. Close to public transportation and several AA/NA meetings, the facility aims to create a simple and manageable lifestyle so that residents and focus on their recovery while also building independent living skills. In that vain, residents are expected to cook and prepare their own meals.

Rules and Regulations

The facility runs on a social model where clients encourage one another in sobriety and deal with infractions within the house. All residents are expected to maintain employment, volunteer or pursue further education in addition to attending regular 12-step meetings. Generally, stays are six to 10 months but clients are welcome stay as long as a year. Due to state regulations, sex offenders, arsonists or women with a history of assault cannot be admitted.

Extras

As mentioned, ServiceNet also operates Beacon House for Men, which offers a parallel program. Clients in need of treatment are encouraged to attend ServiceNet’s outpatient program, which could also be used as an aftercare option. ServiceNet also provides many community-oriented programs, such as mental health counseling, vocational services and housing assistance.

In Summary

In all, Beacon House for Women provides a safe and supportive environment for women in early recovery. It encourages 12-step integration, personal accountability, peer support and self-government, allowing residents to design and manage their communal space. For women seeking a transitional program with a high degree of freedom, Beacon House for Women is a great option.

Beacon House for Women
53 Beacon St
Greenfield, MA 01301

Beacon House for Women Cost: State-funding; sliding scale. Reach Beacon House for Women by phone at (413) 773-1705. Find Beacon House for Women via ServiceNet on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube 

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