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We may not fully accept ourselves in the moment but by showing up the possibilities are infinite. When teaching cooking with “my guys”, I am not a professional cook; I am a human being, cooking. Just because we may dump too much cinnamon in an apple turnovers Harbor House Boston doesn’t mean we aren’t “good enough”; we just let it go and move forward. I want them to feel at ease when trying something new. I don’t want them to be tense with feelings of pressure to do it the “right” way or feel shame if they do it “wrong”.

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She has hosted field experts in motivational interviewing (MI) to provide team member training and continuously seeks ways to provide education and support among the Harbor House team. Your experience at Tharros is designed to help you be successful in your personal goals. We start with listening to your goals, and helping you identify what you want to achieve at Tharros. If you have many outside commitments, or are ready to return to work, Teras can be a good entry point directly from treatment. For others, after 1-6 months at Tharros, clients may choose to transition to Teras. Teras offers a shared (double) space for $5,500 per month.

Teras House

Harbor House offers a sober living home combined with a sober community for their clients. The business services include but are not limited to aftercare, assisting clients as they acquire new skills to meet life’s challenges, and more. If you have many outside commitments, or are ready to return to work, Teras may be a good entry point directly from treatment. For others, after 1-6 months at Tharros, clients may choose to transition to Teras from Tharros.

ABOUT Harbor House- MENS RECOVERY HOME

Teras is located two miles away from Tharros (both Tharros and Teras are in Lexington MA). With 24/7 management and support, we can help you find an appropriate job, connect with the recovery community through volunteer opportunities and activities, find the right treatment resources, and build a foundation in sobriety. Learning to live a happy life free of alcohol and drugs takes time,  but you can do it if you want to. The ability to spend 6 months to a year in a supportive environment allows you to learn more about yourself and your addiction. Our support program will afford you support while you mend relationships with family and friends.

In the Tharros kitchen with “my guys” I get to witness what is possible. I am honored to be able to observe their personal development. I see stiff bodies, hunched shoulders, reluctance, doubt and vacant stares, at first. https://rehabliving.net/ Then I see vulnerability, acquiescence and participation. I feel the group’s energy …one “I’ll try it’ leads to another courageous “I’ll do it”. Witnessing what is possible when we feel acceptance from others is powerful.

Boston Area Structured and Supportive Sober Living- Starting at $3500 per month (Mens)

“ Their courage brings me back each week; their progress is inspiring. Asking vulnerable questions in the kitchen encourages them to do the same when they step out into the world. When they get the hang of a skill, they can then turn to a buddy who needs assistance. We support each other’s path as well as to share what we have mastered. Some guys come naturally to working with dough, while others are more comfortable with a knife. There is a saying that “all we need to know we learned in kindergarten”.

He started his recovery journey atan inpatient, recovery program, outside of his hometown of Philadelphia. He spent13 months in the Tharros community, giving him a unique ability to relate to theclients he works with. He worked as an actor and teacher in theBoston area before finding a passion for working with other recovering addicts andalcoholics. Inside of his work at Harbor House, he has found the empathicconnection and capacity for change he was always looking for in acting.

Harbor House is a private peer program which is not affiliated with any state or federal offerings. Testimonials are available on our site, and we are happy to connect you with families and past clients who can share their experience with you. We take privacy seriously, and client information is not shared with any outside sources, except those affiliated with treatment, or which the client otherwise requests.

We fit in between what you’d find at a clinical extended care program and very supportive recovery home. Each individual is supported to make his own choices in his recovery. Tharros offers an extensive and flexible peer support program to helps clients navigate important changes and decisions. Our team provides support to ongoing clinical work as part of that process. Our experience has been that once our clients arrive at Harbor House, they understand and feel the benefits. You are not locked in to any long term agreements, but we do ask that you come planning to stay for at least 60 days.

Teras, our flexible structure home, offers a lower cost model for those ready to return to work, and who have their own transportation. Tharros offers a shared (double) space for $9,500 per month. Single spaces are offered starting at $12,500 per month. I’m so proud of these guys who are diligently working their recovery. Stepping out of themselves, entering the kitchen and asking “how do I separate an egg? “, “How do I flip the scallopini without burning myself?

Nick is a person in long term recovery through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous. He has maintained sobriety since March 5th, 2015, and is very active through the Young People in AA Fellowship. Nick grew up in Arlington, Massachusetts where he attended Arlington High School, playing varsity D1 Hockey and Lacrosse. Nick earned a place on the First Team All Stars in both Junior and Senior years for Lacrosse.

Monthly fees at Tharros include food for all meals and snacks, transportation by our team in commercially insured SUVs, all activities, Tharros groups, and peer mentoring support. Singles are also available, starting at $12,500.00/mo. Our goal is to provide a safe and supportive community, combining individual and group interactions to facilitate building a meaningful life in sobriety. Successful long-term recovery is more than just abstinence from substances it’s a lifestyle change; replacing negative or unhealthy behaviors/patterns with positive coping skills, healthy routines, community and support. We believe life balance, structure, engagement, social interactions, positive perception and challenging old behaviors/beliefs are the key to a successful recovery. We support all paths to recovery and assist our clients to build a foundation for independence and a successful transition.

Teras offers a less structured, but still supportive model of high standards sober living. Dr. Zarnegar has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical treatment. Dr. Zarnegar serves on the Advisory Board for Harbor House and helps to direct resource and team development. Her clinical insight also provides guidance for the development of client support services.