Continuum of Care
Erin’s House is a “Success Home” for graduates of Megan’s House and other similar treatment programs. The culture at Erin’s House is one of family, friendship, support and recovery. Full-time staff is on-site to assist with additional support and facilitate house meetings. Residents who live at Erin’s House work or attend school to further their education and continue to build a new life in recovery.
Core Values
Erin’s House, a division of the Megan House Foundation, Inc., is a Success Home which provides transitional supportive housing partially funded by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. There is an on-site House Director to provide supportive case management services and provide support and guidance for job and educational goals, money management, legal issues, aftercare planning, and connection to community resources. Residents participate in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan to determine the goals they will achieve prior to transitioning to independent living. Located in a quiet neighborhood in Dracut, right outside the Pawtucketville section of Lowell. The house is a half mile from the closest bus stop and, a bus ride away from the train station and downtown Lowell.
Eligibility Criteria
- Female, Ages 18+
- 8-bed home
- Minimum 90 days in recovery from a substance use disorder
- Ability to maintain mental stability and live in a community setting
- A desire to continue one’s recovery and reintegrate back into society
- All residents work, attend school, or volunteer a minimum of 32 hours each week
- Completed application and one reference letter from a treatment professional
- Agreement to comply with mandatory drug testing and breathalyzer requirements
- Residents share a two or 3 bed bedroom. Payment of first and last two weeks rent ($175/week x3 weeks= $525 total to move-in). Rent includes all utilities, basic household items, plowing, and Wi-Fi, as well as Urine Drug Tests
- Proof of income