Tharros House

We have the sole goal of connecting you with the providers who will help you the most -­ Period. A sober living home creates fellowship and community that can help you get back to a life where you are happy and fulfilled. The proper support, combined with a safe environment and first hand know-how will guide you to experience a new way of being and behaving. A sober living environment reinforces honesty and integrity as it supports you on your journey to acquiring a great new lifestyle. Dr. Zarnegar has over 30 years of experience in behavioral health and clinical treatment. Dr. Zarnegar serves on the Advisory Board for Tharros House and helps to direct resource and team development.

We help you see, tharros house what it is about you, you may have a hard time seeing. You are more likely to maintain long-term sobriety by entering and committing to a structured transitional living environment, like Tharros House. That’s why we encourage our clients to consider staying 6 months to one year. Our experience has been that once our clients arrive at Tharros 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. After your initial period at Tharros, you may wish to explore our less structured home, Teras.

• At Teras, we offer structured sober living with flexible structure to meet the needs of those returning to family, work, school, or other commitments.
• He spent13 months in the Tharros community, giving him a unique ability to relate to theclients he works with.
• With no judgement we can feel safe to explore and emerge; we get a chance to see ourselves in a new light.
• Teras is located two miles away from Tharros (both Tharros and Teras are in Lexington MA).
• I want to leave room for creativity and mistakes and self acceptance because these are all part of life.

THARROS HOUSE- Boston’s 3-stage Structured Sober Living for Men

A study of 300 individuals whom resided in Sober Living Homes (SLH) was published in 2010 by a division of the NIH (National Institute of Health) (Douglas L. Polcin, 2010). ​When you arrive at the house, you will undergo an initial discussion and orientation with the Program Director, including a dialogue on the past events that led you here. Together, we will start discussing what you want to achieve by engaging the support at Tharros. There are general rules of the house that everyone is required to follow. Teras, our flexible structure home, offers a lower cost model for those ready to return to work, and who have their own transportation. Nick is a person in long term recovery through the program of Alcoholics Anonymous.

What Our Clients Says

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. Longtime consultant and salesperson for in-coming conferences to Boston, Donna has developed teams at Historic Museums and Venues, John F. Kennedy Library, Brandeis University, and many venerable and start-up businesses. On my first night of teaching cooking, in the Tharros kitchen, a home for recovering addicts, one of the guys blurted out “Are you gonna be comfortable working with 8 addicts?

Welcome to the Tharros House- mens recovery home

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. However, experience has shown us, not every person with an addiction or alcoholism is the same. Our program isn’t cookie ­cutter; we want to get to know you and help ensure that you have what is necessary for you to achieve your goals.

• A sober living environment reinforces honesty and integrity as it supports you on your journey to acquiring a great new lifestyle.
• Early on in recovery, Nick began reconnecting with his passions of playing Hockey, and enjoying the outdoors.
• Tharros House, located steps away from the center of Lexington, spans 4 levels with almost 8000 square feet of living space.
• Love the impact you are making and the relationships you are building with just time, a kitchen and acceptance.
• Some of the same triggers you had before can be reactivated and we recognize how frustrating and upsetting that can be.
• “ Their courage brings me back each week; their progress is inspiring.
• We know that you can have more fun and a much better life in sobriety; we also know that you’re having a hard time believing that statement right now.

Boston’s Structured Sober Living, Tharros House, Shares:

Each individual is supported to make his own choices in his recovery. We also include fun social events, like our weekly BBQ and bowling nights. Clients also learn life skills through one on one mentoring and fun events, like cooking with exceptional private chefs! Also included, our community offers activities, like weekend rock climbing, golf, and basketball. On Saturdays, clients can participate in engagement activities, like trampoline dodgeball, go-kart racing, and escape room challenges. We provide opportunities for meaningful development of community and positive social connection through these experiences and more.

Some of the same triggers you had before can be reactivated and we recognize how frustrating and upsetting that can be. 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.

How to Taper Off Alcohol

Darren originally joined the Tharros House team in 2015 after spending 2 years working in the Los Angeles recovery community. In his leadership role at Teras House, Darren interfaces with clients, families, and our support staff. Darren’s primary focus is to promote client development of recovery skills that will serve their long-term sobriety. Darren holds a BA from Stonehill College and was most recently the Assistant Director at Tharros House. At Tharros House, you can expect to meet other male residents who are committed to their sobriety, have completed some form of primary treatment, and pass regular unannounced breathalyzer and urine tests.