in Historic Fitchburg, Massachusetts.
Jeffrey's House
Established 2013 · 501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization · Fitchburg, Massachusetts
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What Is Sober Living?
A Supportive, Alcohol & Drug-Free Environment
Alcohol and drug-free housing — also known as sober living — plays an important role in supporting recovery from addiction. Sober living helps individuals maintain an alcohol and drug-free lifestyle by establishing a living environment that supports sobriety. Residents are surrounded by others who share a common experience and support one another.
While in sober living, residents are required to participate in NA/AA meetings and other group activities. Members support one another through daily conversations, one-on-one meetings with House Managers, and organized house meetings. Jeffrey's House Inc., its employees, and residents do not provide treatment, recovery, or detoxification services.
Our Residences
Our Residences include three locations in historic Fitchburg, Massachusetts. We offer separate housing for men and women.
Rules & Regulations
General Criteria for Acceptance
The general criteria for acceptance into Jeffrey's House are:
Before Move-In
- Must be able to pass a drug test
- Submit a completed application
- Pay $525 move-in fee ($175 first week + $350 last two weeks)
Sobriety Requirements
- Residents are expected to abstain from alcohol and other substances. If a resident is using alcohol/drugs or involved in any drug activity, they will be immediately discharged.
- Participate in a minimum of one (1) NA/AA meeting per week
- Submit to one (1) randomly scheduled drug test per week
- Attend one (1) in-house meeting weekly
House Rules
- All residents must be in the house by 11 pm Sunday through Thursday; weekends by 12 Midnight unless on approved overnight pass
- New residents will not be permitted to have overnights for one month
- Residents must complete assigned chores
- Rent is due by Friday prior to leaving the House for the weekend. Non-payment of rent is subject to disciplinary action and may result in discharge.
- Members of the opposite sex are not permitted in bedrooms
- Disruptive, threatening or abusive behavior to residents and/or staff will not be tolerated and is subject to discharge
Drug Testing
On-Site Testing by Trained House Managers
Drug testing at Jeffrey's House is administered on-site by our trained House Managers using FDA-approved Multi-Drug Urine Test Panels — the same panels used by the Massachusetts Parole Board, Probation Department, and numerous Sober and Halfway Houses.
Substances Tested
Amphetamine (AMP)
Barbiturates (BAR)
Benzodiazepines (BZO)
Cocaine (COC)
Marijuana (THC)
Methamphetamine (MET)
Ecstasy (MDMA)
Morphine (MOP)
Methadone (MTD)
Opiates (OPI)
Phencyclidine (PCP)
Tricyclic Antidepressants (TCA)
Oxycodone (OXY)
False Positive Policy
Unfortunately, there are times when our residents test positive for drugs; when such an event occurs we MUST require you to leave the house within 24 hours to protect the integrity of the rest of our residents. Our tests have proven to be 99.99% accurate, however, because of human error, cross contamination with prescription drugs legally in your body, and other misc. factors, on the rarest of occasions there could be a false positive. If a resident thinks they have a false positive, it is our policy to afford them a 5 hour window to get to the nearest hospital (Leominster Hospital), check themselves in, and have a drug screen done at their own cost. In order for us to override our original results, the hospital paperwork must contain:
- Exact name on hospital paperwork and bracelet
- Today's date
- The time must be within 5 hours of our original test
- It must specify that you tested NEGATIVE for the specific drug that we said you tested positive for
We apologize in advance for any trouble that this drug testing policy and procedure may cause you, but it's very necessary for us to do in order to help our residents stay SOBER.
About Fitchburg, Massachusetts
Our Location
Fitchburg was first settled in 1730 as part of Lunenburg, and was officially set apart from that township and incorporated in 1764. It is named after John Fitch, a settler. According to the United States Census Bureau, Fitchburg has a total area of 28.1 square miles, of which 27.8 square miles is land and 0.3 is water. The city is drained by the Nashua River. Fitchburg is very hilly and is often referred to as the second hilliest city in the United States after San Francisco. Fitchburg is bordered by Ashby to the north, Lunenburg to the east, Leominster to the south, Westminster to the west, and a small portion of Ashburnham to the northwest. As of 2010, there were 40,318 people, 15,165 households, and 9,362 families residing in the city.
Fitchburg is very attractive to young professionals, families, and businesses. These groups are choosing Fitchburg because of its great location, affordable housing/taxes, recreational assets, historic downtown, strong school system, and commuter rail access. Fitchburg State University (www.fitchburgstate.edu) is the staple of the city and one of Fitchburg's largest employers, with more than 500 full-time employees. It is a public 4-year institution dedicated to integrating high-quality professional education with strong liberal arts and sciences studies. Founded in 1894, the university now has more than 30 undergraduate and 22 master's degree options, and 7,000 full and part-time students. The University is an economic engine with an economic impact of more than $100 million dollars to the city.
Jeffrey's House, Inc.
501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization
Established 2013
Contact Us
499 Water Street
Fitchburg, MA 01420
978.770.7288
Jeffrey Summers, Director
MASH Certified Sober Home
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