Recovery & Housing Services

MHA offers support to prevent and address homelessness among Western Massachusetts’s most marginalized populations. Through a variety of person-centric, need-specific programs, MHA applies the principles of Housing First to ensure that all people have access to safe and affordable housing, regardless of their individual challenges.

We Deliver...

Supportive housing programs and wraparound services specifically designed to help chronically homeless individuals achieve stability and transition to independent, permanent housing. This includes individuals with a history of substance use, incarceration, or trauma.


Youth residential programs for adolescents experiencing behavioral health challenges and who are served by the Department of Children and Families (DCF).


Residential and outreach support to individuals with mental health challenges.

MHA Programs for Recovery & Housing

MHA continues to be a pioneer in addressing chronic homelessness and substance use recovery. Our organization is respected locally, statewide and nationally for our work piloting innovations including Pay for Success and Home & Healthy for Good.

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Permanent Supported Housing And Homeless Diversion Programs

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MHA’s Teashaw Scales, was awarded the You Matter Award.

Teashaw You Matter!

By John Collins • March 5, 2025
In partnership with Pioneer Valley Financial Group, MHA’s Teashaw Scales, was awarded the prestigious You Matter Award.
Finding A Safe Haven-Edwin's journey to recovery.

Finding A Safe Haven

By John Collins • November 13, 2024
Safe Haven resident, Edwin overcame all obstacles and injustices during his road to recovery. He found peace at Safe Haven.
Mark Alexander receives You Matter Award.

Mark Alexander, You Matter!

By John Collins • September 5, 2024
In partnership with Pioneer Valley Financial Group, MHA’s Case Manager, Mark Alexander, was awarded the prestigious You Matter Award. As a leader, role model, and friend, Mark consistently goes above and beyond to provide guidance and support to those on their own path to recovery. Whether it’s being a listening ear, advising people in recovery or collaborating with his fellow peers, his devotion to helping others is inspiring and the work he does has an immeasurable impact at MHA. The You Matter Award recognizes employees and community members who have committed their lives to making a difference and significantly impacted those around them. Awardees are individuals who exemplify MHA’s core values of Respect, Integrity and Compassion, and Mark demonstrates these values every day. From all of us at MHA, Mark Alexander, #YouMatter !!! Thank you, and congratulations!

Success Story: Able House

By John Collins • September 5, 2024
Maeggan expressed her interest to Jennifer Brassard, the House Manager at Able House. After some discussion, Jennifer suggested that Maeggan explore MHA's employment services program tailored for program participants. The employment specialist works under MHA's Division of Recovery and Housing (DRH) and their role includes helping participants with their resumes, conducting mock interviews, seeking and applying for jobs and benefits, as well as advocating for them in the community. The employment specialist and Maeggan met several times throughout Maeggan’s job search. Each time, they practiced interview questions and etiquette. “The employment specialist guided me throughout the whole process. They helped me build my resume and practice mock interviews. They believed in me and made me believe what they saw in me. What I could accomplish.”

Celebrating Pride Month with Misael Suarez

By John Collins • August 9, 2023
This week we would like to share the story of Misael Suarez. Misael, 41, is a graduate of GRIT Yale Street who came into the program in 2021 to treat a fentanyl and benzodiazepines addiction. Before entering Yale Street, Misael was repeatedly in and out of halfway houses over 12 years. Eventually, Misael sought help and entered a Transition Support Services program where his case manager told him about MHA’s new GRIT Yale Street program that is specifically for the LGBTQIA+ community. When his case manager explained the program, Misael was immediately interested.

Drew, You Matter!

By John Collins • August 7, 2023
In partnership with Pioneer Valley Financial Group, we presented Drew Kott with the “You Matter” Award. Since joining MHA in 2022 as an employment specialist for our Division of Recovery and Housing (DRH), Drew has been a significant contributor to the growth and impact of the division by finding employment for over 30 individuals. Drew works with individuals in recovery from substance use with mental health conditions who need support obtaining and maintaining employment.

Celebrating Pride Month with Lauren Guild

By John Collins • June 2, 2023
This week we would like to share the story of Lauren Guild. Lauren, 64, came into the GRIT Yale Street program in late 2021 after struggling with alcohol addiction.
Andy Deese - Resident of GRIT-Yale House

Celebrating Pride Month with Andy Deese

By John Collins • March 2, 2023
June is Pride Month, and all month long, we celebrate the accomplishments and contributions the LGBTQIA+ community has made while helping to raise awareness about the struggles and challenges the LGBTQIA+ community continues to face.

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