A Recovery Home You'll Be Proud to Call Your Own
Massachusetts
By Referral Only
"The Graduate House exists to give men in recovery something many of us lost along the way: self-respect, ownership, and belief that a better life is not only possible—but attainable."
The Graduate House exists to give men in recovery something many of us lost along the way: self-respect, ownership, and belief that a better life is not only possible—but attainable.
From the moment you walk in, this is a no-nonsense environment. Not harsh. Not controlling. Just honest. We don't micromanage recovery here, because real recovery doesn't work that way.
We expect men to take responsibility for themselves, their sobriety, and their surroundings. There are no assigned chores—only the expectation that you show up like an adult who values where he lives and who he's becoming.
We've built a beautiful home because environment matters. But more importantly, we've built a culture—one rooted in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous, where leadership comes from example, not fear or authority.
From the live-in managers to the newest resident, this is a top-down community of men who believe in the 12 Steps, believe in each other, and believe there's real meaning and purpose on the other side of addiction.
"It's hard to have a spiritual experience when no one around you is doing the work. It's a lot easier to dive into the Steps when that's the culture—when you see men sponsoring others, working with intention, showing progress, and becoming more grounded and at peace."
AA is a program of attraction, and that's how we lead—and how we grow future leaders. At The Graduate House, that environment is intentional. The home, the people, and the shared commitment to 12-step work create a place where growth feels possible, sobriety feels meaningful, and recovery becomes something you want—not something you're forced into.
Private singles and spacious doubles throughout the main residence, complemented by a connected three-bedroom ADU with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area. Across the home: 2.5 kitchens, 5.5 baths, two living rooms, quiet reading spaces, and private offices—room to breathe, room to grow.
A peer-led, recovery-supportive environment rooted in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Daily accountability, fellowship, and a proven path to sustained sobriety.
The Graduate House does not accept just anyone. Candidates are referred through clinical programs and connections within the AA community, then screened to ensure they are the right fit for our culture of willingness and readiness.
Zero tolerance policy with regular testing and mutual accountability. This is a home for men who are ready—not everyone is, and that's okay. But those who walk in here are ready to recover and take action.
Two live-in house managers set the tone, but leadership lives at every level. Tenured residents sponsor and guide newcomers, newcomers grow into leaders who carry it forward. This is the way of the house—and the way of AA itself: a program of attraction, built around helping the next man find what you've found.
42 U.S.C. § 3601-3619. Prohibits housing discrimination based on disability, including individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. Recovery homes are classified as protected housing.
Read the Act →42 U.S.C. § 12101. Ensures individuals in recovery have equal rights to housing and accommodations. Substance use disorder is recognized as a protected disability.
Read the ADA →The Dover Amendment prohibits municipalities from using zoning laws to restrict or discriminate against recovery and sober living homes operating as single-family residences.
Read the Statute →29 U.S.C. § 794. Prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in any program receiving federal funding, including housing assistance.
Learn More →Massachusetts Anti-Discrimination Law. Provides state-level housing protections that parallel and often exceed federal disability protections.
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The Graduate House accepts residents through referral.
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