Sober House Rules and Accountability

Rules are what make a sober home safe. At The Willing House, every resident agrees to the same expectations, so everyone can trust the place they live.

Questions About Our Rules?

Call intake at 774-239-7819 before you apply. We are glad to walk you through what to expect.

Why Structure Matters in Early Recovery

Structure and accountability help minimize negative influences and triggers. They also free you to focus on what matters: your recovery, your work and your relationships. Our rules exist to protect the community, not to punish anyone.

Drug and Alcohol Testing

Accountability is an important part of our community. Residents take part in:

Testing keeps the home substance-free and gives every resident confidence in the people around them. What happens after a positive test?

House Expectations

Our house rules are simple. They’re here to keep every resident safe, supported and sober. Every resident reads and signs the full house rules when they move in.

Area	Expectation
Sobriety	We're a sober home. No alcohol or drugs, including marijuana in any form, kratom, and non-alcoholic beer and wine.
Drug & Alcohol Testing	Residents are tested at random. It keeps the house safe and helps everyone stay accountable.
If You Use	You may be offered the chance to go to treatment, and we may hold your bed for you while you're there.
Medications	Medications are part of many people's recovery, and they're welcome here. Let a House Manager know about every prescription you take, and keep your medications locked up. Prescribed Suboxone, methadone and Vivitrol are welcome, under the same rules as any other medication.
Your Recovery	You're encouraged to be active in your recovery, whatever that looks like for you.
House Meetings	Every resident attends the weekly house meeting.
Continuing Care	Coming from treatment? Keep up with your continuing care plan, like groups and therapy.
Safety	Everyone deserves to feel safe at home. Violence, threats, weapons and stealing have no place here. For fire safety, no candles or space heaters.
Smoking & Vaping	Outside in the designated area, never inside.
Living Together	Treat the people you live with, their space and their things with respect. Keep your room clean; House Managers check rooms from time to time.
Keys and Door Codes	Keep your key and door code to yourself, so the house stays secure.
Curfew	None. This is your home, not a facility. Just let a House Manager know if you'll be out overnight.
Visitors	Friends and family are welcome. We have a visitor policy.

Your Rights as a Resident

Rules run in both directions. Every resident receives our Guest Rights statement, which explains what you can expect from us.

STRUCTURED SOBER LIVING IN WORCESTER

Our MASH-certified homes give residents the structure, accountability and peer support to put the tools they learned in treatment into practice. Every home is safe, substance-free and built around a community committed to long-term recovery.

NEED CLINICAL SUPPORT?

We work with trusted clinical partners to ensure comprehensive care and continued support throughout your recovery journey.

What Residents Say About The Willing House

    
 
 
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   Alexis Gardner 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Willing House has given me purpose and have had such an amazing experience through living here, I have gained friends through this house and not only friends but family! If you are looking for a place to call home and need help don’t hesitate to reach out! Proud to call this place home 💙
  
 
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   victor macharia 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. My sobriety journey is not complete without The Willing House, it has been an honor to walk this journey with them.
  
 
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   Youwoulda Thought 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a really positive experience staying at Willing House. The house is clean, comfortable, well kept, and honestly a really good value for the price. It provides a solid environment for anyone who is serious about their recovery and wants a good place to stay.

I especially want to give a shoutout to the house manager, Arthur. He made the entire process of getting settled in and staying there very pleasant and easy. What stood out to me is that he genuinely cares about how you're doing and wants to see you succeed. He's approachable, respectful, and makes you feel like you're being treated as a person rather than just another resident.

Overall, I would definitely recommend Willing House to anyone looking for a clean, affordable, and supportive sober living environment. Having someone like Arthur running the house makes a huge difference.
  
 
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   Nelson 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First and foremost I would like to say that my stay at the willing house has been both amazing and a blessing, it has truly saved my life and has helped me immensely in my journey and road to recovery. I been treated fair, just and have met a great group of sober men and made some amazing friends. This house is safe happy and a mature environment. Sobriety is practiced daily and no man is left behind. I will definitely encourage sober men who are really ready to be sober and change there lives for the better to come to the willing house because honestly this place and stay have truly changed my life and I am thankful and grateful that I was accepted to this house.
  
 
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   Kate Cascio 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I absolutely love living at The Women's Willing House! I have lived here for 6 months so far, and after spending about a year in different recovery programs it is wonderful to finally be somewhere that feels like your home! The house is very large and roomy! It is set up and decorated like a home, not a program. The rooms are spacious and set up to make you feel comfortable. The kitchens are stocked with anything and everything that you could possibly need to cook. The bathrooms are even homey. There is a huge basement living room where everyone can hang out. The yard is beautiful and decorated and we have had a few cookouts so far this summer. The managers in the house have helped me more than every program I have been to put together. They are always there to listen with compassion and support and understanding! We have such an amazing community that genuinely cares about each other. The amount of recovery in this house has supported me and taught me in ways that I cannot put into words! The owners treat everyone with respect and dignity and support. They all (Owners, the director, and house managers) go above and beyond for this house of ladies. I honestly can't imagine my journey being anywhere else! It is an undescribable feeling to wake up happy to start your day and to go to sleep peacefully, feeling at home and completely safe! My life and my recovery journey would not be what it is today without this house and everyone that is part of the team that runs it! If you are looking to change your life for the better and genuinely have support with a comfortable, clean, safe place to work on yourself and your life The Willing House is the place you want to be!
  
 
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   Thomas Dulmaine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've been at the willing house for just over a year. It doesn't have the same atmosphere as others I've visited  the management  truly care .about the house guest. Thomas D
  
 
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   Michael Wallace 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Hello My name is Michael Wallace. I wanted to take this opportunity to write about the willing house in Worcester Massachusetts. The willing house is a program for sober living. Since coming to the house I've had great opportunities. The staff have gone above and beyond with helping me. The surrounding area has great resources one only has to reach out and ask for help.
  
 
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   John Daniels 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Willing house is a safe, functional sober living environment that allows people like myself a place to grow in my community while keeping me/us accountable with room checks, urinalysis and breathalyzer testing. The environment is friendly and clean.
  
 
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   Patrick Eaton 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing place. Provided me the environment I needed to move forward and succeed in my recovery. ❤️‍🩹