Rhode Island Resources

1) Statewide Recovery Housing & Financial Support

To access state-funded recovery housing (sober living), you must call (401) 942-7867 (942-STOP), available daily between 7 AM and 7 PM. You're placed on a waitlist based on eligibility, with an average wait time of approximately 22 days from March 2023 data.
Once a bed becomes available, 942-STOP coordinates placement and gives you the contact info to connect with the residence.
Funding includes:
- A 1-Year Grant (up to 365 days), with eligibility reassessed every 90 days.
- A 6-Month Booster Grant, available after the 1-Year Grant ends (following a 3-month gap).

The Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals (BHDDH) oversees this program.
Eligibility requires:
- RI residency (≥ 6 months)
- Age 18+
- Household income ≤ 200% of the federal poverty level
- Being substance-free (i.e., not in need of detox), and willing to participate in recovery supports.
More details and certified recovery residence listings are available through RI Cares.

2) Recovery Housing Networks & Providers

RICARES is the main certification body for sober homes in RI, using National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards.
Choosing a RICARES-certified home means opting for verified quality, safety, and peer-supported recovery environments.

VSL supports VSL-Chartered sober homes that meet national recovery housing standards.
They offer streamlined application processing (often within 24 hours), with peer mentors and structured support.

The Galilee Mission (Washington County) offers residential, outpatient, peer recovery, transitional, and sober living options plus mental health counseling.
The Providence Center’s Anchor Recovery Community Centers provide peer support, coaching, drop-in centers, and recovery resources statewide.
Sober living listings (not necessarily certified) are available via directories like soberhousedirectory.com and Recovery.com (they’ve evaluated the top seven sober living homes in RI).
OpenDoors RI offers transitional sober housing (e.g., “9 Yards House” for men, “Foundations” for women) at low or no cost—call 401-781-5808 for info.

Offers Masses for Recovery, Hope & Cope support groups, workshops, and public education for individuals and families affected by addiction.

There are Christian-based rehab centers across Rhode Island offering faith-centered counseling and residential programs—often incorporating 12-step and spiritual approaches.
Faith Farm runs faith-based recovery services (though based in Florida), including counseling and family support—may be relevant if considering programs outside RI.

Project Weber/RENEW provides harm reduction services (drop-in centers, Narcan distribution, outreach) in Providence and Pawtucket; while not sober housing, they offer vital entry-point supports.
CRAFT (Community Reinforcement and Family Training) free access is available for RI residents via “Allies in Recovery” and peer-led groups like REST.
Crossroads RI and Community Care Alliance, though more broadly focused, may assist with crisis stabilization and transitions into recovery housing. (Not specific sober-living funds but often helpful in navigation.)

Category	Resources & Funding Options
Sober Living (state)	Call 942-STOP; BHDDH funding (1-Year + Booster grants); RI Cares-certified homes
Network Providers	RICARES-certified; VSL-chartered homes; Galilee Mission; Anchor Recovery Centers; OpenDoors
Faith-Based Programs	St. Matthias Ministry; local Christian rehab centers; faith-centered counseling services
Other Support & Navigation	Project Weber/RENEW outreach; CRAFT peer groups; counseling, referrals via BHDDH and nonprofits

Call 942-STOP at (401) 942-7867 to begin the waitlist and explore state-funded sober living options.
Ask about BHDDH voucher eligibility, and request placement into RICARES-certified homes if possible.
Reach out to VSL for rapid access placements into structured sober living environments.
Contact organizations like Galilee Mission or Anchor Recovery for available spots and support services.
For spiritual support, connect with St. Matthias Ministry or local Christian rehab centers.
Lean on peer networks, such as CRAFT online groups or REST, for ongoing guidance and encouragement.