The Foyer
First thing you see walking in.
A recovery home you'll be proud to call your own.
A real home, a real brotherhood, and a 12-step culture — the kind of place a man rebuilds a life he's proud of.
12-Step Sober Living Abington, MA
A First Look
The Residence, by the Numbers
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Our Philosophy
The Abington Graduate House exists to give men in recovery something many of us lost along the way — dignity, self-respect, ownership, and the belief that a better life is not only possible, but attainable.
The House on the Hill
Yes, this is real — and it's even nicer in person.
Private singles and spacious doubles throughout the main residence, complemented by a connected three-bedroom ADU with its own kitchen, bathroom, and living area.
2.5 kitchens, 5.5 baths, two living rooms, quiet reading spaces, and private offices — room to breathe, room to grow. No fluorescent hallways. No case numbers. A well-kept home you'd be proud to bring your family to.
The Residence
It's a beautiful space — and believe it or not, it's always this clean too.
Because here at the Abington Graduate House, we begin to hold ourselves to a higher standard — and that spills over into how we maintain our surroundings.
The Great Room
Coffered ceilings, radiant floors underfoot.
The Chef's Kitchen
Home-cooked, most nights.
The Dining Room
Where dinner happens.
A Spacious Double
Two beds, each with his own closet.
The Spa Bath
Navy shiplap, radiant-heated floors.
The Home Gym
A gym that gets used.
The Game Room
Pool table, downtime, brothers.
The Loft
A quiet corner to think.
The Common Room
Where the day gets talked out.
Our Mission
Built on honesty, not authority.
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 community of men who believe in the 12 Steps, believe in each other, and believe there's real meaning on the other side of addiction.
"It's a lot easier to dive into the Steps when that's the culture — when you see men sponsoring others, working with intention, and becoming more grounded and at peace."
The Experience
What distinguishes the Abington Graduate House.
13 Rooms, 16 Beds
Private singles and spacious doubles across the main residence, plus a connected three-bedroom ADU with its own kitchen, bath, and living area. 2.5 kitchens, 5.5 baths, two living rooms, quiet reading spaces, private offices.
A Structured 12-Step Culture
A peer-led, recovery-supportive environment rooted in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous. Daily accountability, fellowship, and a proven path to sustained sobriety.
A Careful Fit
We take the time to make sure this is the right place for each man. A straight conversation, an honest look at where you are, and a screen for our culture of willingness and readiness — so everyone who walks in is ready to do the work.
Substance-Free Community
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. Those who walk in here are ready to recover and take action.
Live-In House Managers
Two live-in house managers set the tone, but leadership lives at every level. Tenured residents guide newcomers; newcomers grow into leaders who carry it forward — the way of the house, and the way of AA itself.
Ready to talk?
Reach out and a real person will walk you through whether this is the right fit.
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The Grounds
Living in a sober house, you often feel dread coming home. This house and our environment were built to be the antithesis of that. Here, when you walk in the front door or step into the resort-like backyard, you feel relief, and you look forward to coming home.
Heated saltwater pool with waterfall, wood burning fire pit, gazebo with gas fire pit, stocked koi pond with meditation rock, and plenty of room for activities.
After Hours
Nobody sits at this fire alone.
The Brotherhood
Every man here was once exactly where you are. They stayed, they got their lives back, and now they hold the door for the next guy.
Real moments from the house, shown with care. (Faces are softened for privacy — tap a blurred photo to see it more clearly.)
The Details
The small stuff, done right.
The Whole Point
A better life isn't just possible. It's attainable.
If You Love Someone in Early Recovery
You've carried this a long way. Let us take the next stretch.
You've made the calls. You've lost the sleep. You've hoped and been let down. Here, your loved one gets the structure you can trust, brothers who won't let him coast, and a manager who picks up the phone.
You'll know he's somewhere real. Somewhere that works.
Legal Framework
A recovery home is a protected home.
Sober living homes operating as single-family residences are protected under federal and Massachusetts law. The Abington Graduate House operates within these protections.
Fair Housing Act
Protects against housing discrimination based on disability, including recovery. Read the Act →Americans with Disabilities Act
Recognizes recovery from substance use disorder as a protected disability. Read the ADA →M.G.L. c. 40A, § 3 — Dover Amendment
Prohibits municipalities from using zoning to restrict recovery and sober living homes. Read the Statute →Rehabilitation Act, § 504
Federal protection against disability discrimination in federally funded services and housing. Learn more →M.G.L. c. 151B, § 4
Massachusetts anti-discrimination law with state-level housing protections. Read the Statute →HUD — Fair Housing & Disability
Federal guidance protecting recovery residences from housing discrimination. Read the guidance →MA Commission Against Discrimination
The state agency that enforces Massachusetts fair-housing and anti-discrimination law. Learn more →
The Next Right Step
Ready to talk to a real person?
No pressure. No scripts. No pushy admissions line. Reach out and we'll have a straight conversation about whether this house is the right fit, for you or for someone you love.
Abington, Massachusetts · DougC@TheGraduateHouse.com