Recovery Housing FAQ for Women Near Boston | Steady Path Home

Question 1

How long can I stay?

Accepted Answer

There is no program length or discharge date. Residents stay as long as they remain in good standing — meaning they're paying rent, following house standards, and maintaining a substance-free lifestyle. Some residents stay a few months; others stay much longer. Stability is the goal.

Question 2

Do I need to be enrolled in a treatment program?

Accepted Answer

No. There is no requirement to be in a formal treatment program. Residents are responsible for their own outside support — therapy, meetings, medication management, whatever their recovery requires — but there's no enrollment requirement to live here.

Question 3

What's included in the weekly rent?

Accepted Answer

Rent is $300/week and includes utilities (heat, electric, water), Wi-Fi, bedding and sheets, toiletries, on-site parking, and access to the weekly yoga class led by the founder. Residents purchase their own food.

Question 4

What is the move-in cost?

Accepted Answer

The move-in payment is $600 — first week's rent ($300) plus a one-week refundable security deposit ($300). The deposit is returned when you leave in good standing.

Question 5

Can family members visit?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Family visits are welcome and encouraged. Specific guest policies are part of the house standards, which we'll walk through during the intake conversation.

Question 6

Is there a curfew?

Accepted Answer

House standards include expectations around overnight guests and late arrivals. We'll cover the specifics during the intake conversation — the goal is a home that feels safe and stable for everyone, not a punitive set of rules.

Question 7

What happens if I relapse?

Accepted Answer

A substance-free commitment is a condition of living here. If a resident uses, the situation is addressed directly. We won't go into detail publicly about every scenario, but the short answer is: the home's commitment to being substance-free is real, and it's enforced.

Question 8

Is there parking?

Accepted Answer

Yes. On-site parking is available for residents with vehicles. The home is also a 5-minute walk from the Red Line for those without.

Question 9

Are pets allowed?

Accepted Answer

Pets are not permitted in the home.

Question 10

Can families pay rent on behalf of a loved one?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Families often arrange payment directly. That's a normal part of how private-pay housing works, and we're happy to discuss the specifics.

Question 11

Is Steady Path Home a licensed treatment facility?

Accepted Answer

No. Steady Path Home is a private shared residence — not a licensed treatment facility, not a halfway house, and not a MASH-certified sober home. It's a private-pay women's residence operated by Steady Path Studio LLC. The founder holds an LADC credential and an RYT-200 certification, but no clinical services are provided on-site.

Question 12

How do I apply or get more information?

Accepted Answer

Send a housing inquiry through the Apply page or reach out through the Contact page. We'll arrange a conversation — no pressure, no commitment, just a real exchange about whether Steady Path Home is the right fit.

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