Recovery Housing (RH) is a social recovery model that has continued to evolve over the last 20 years to promote recovery while addressing housing issues and social drivers of health. By aligning social and medical interventions, RH supports the concept of community as an intervention. [1],[1] RH programs and services seek to increase: 1) health and well-being; and 2) promote long-term recovery. Health and well-being measures are not solely the absence of disease but reflect...
The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) is a 501-c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding the availability of well-operated, ethical and supportive recovery housing. We have developed the most widely referenced national standard for the operation of recovery residences. We work with and support 30 state affiliate organizations. NARR and these organizations collectively support over 25,000 persons in addiction recovery who are living in over 2,500 certified recovery residences throughout the United States.Our mission is...
Recovery residences provide a homelike setting for individuals recovering from alcohol and substance use disorders by offering peer support; an environment that prohibits the use of alcohol, illegal use of prescription drugs or other illegal substances; assistance with support services and community resources; and is based on Social Model principles. This philosophy promotes norms that reinforce healthy living skills and associated values, attitudes, and connection with self and community for sustaining recovery....