COVID-19 Resources
For public health information and guidelines on novel coronavirus (COVID-19) please visit:
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Massachusetts Department of Public Health
For information on COVID-19 and guidance for Sober Homes:
The National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) has reviewed recommendations about COVID-19 from many sources and compiled a NARR COVID-19 guidance document. COVID-19 Resources for Recovery Residences, Residents and Staff Members
The Executive Office of Human Services (EHS) has made available a series of guidance documents addressing COVID-19 at Mass.gov webpage. Please click the link for the updated Residential and Congregate Care Program Guidance for COVID-19 Exposure.
Ohio Recovery Housing, a NARR affiliate, has created a document which outlines the process for supporting a resident who becomes ill and starts to show symptoms of possible COVID-19.
For information on Recovery Meetings:
Alcoholics Anonymous Meetings
Most AA groups in Massachusetts are currently not meeting in person due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Many of these meetings are now online. Please visit the AA Central Committee to find meetings that are currently meeting online.
In The Rooms
In The Rooms is an online community with members who share their strength and experience with one another daily. Through live meetings, discussion groups, and all the other tools In the Rooms has to offer, people from around the world connect with one another and help each other along their recovery journeys. Please visit In The Rooms to learn more.
SMART Recovery
For information on online SMART Recovery meetings please visit: SMART Recovery
Additional Resources:
Utility Payments
Visit the Department of Public Utilities (DPU) to for information on how to get utility bill discounts or to get help paying your bills. For more information please click here.
MA Substance Use Helpline
Visit the Massachusetts Substance Use Helpline website by clicking here. You can also contact the Helpline at 800-327-5050.
Massachusetts Food Banks
View all Massachusetts food banks near you by clicking here.