Resources & Updates

Tools, articles, and insights to support recovery housing across California.

Featured Insights

Highlighted articles and updates from the CABAT coalition.

California Can Fix Recovery Housing — If It Stops Treating It Like Treatment

CABAT is proud to share an advance look at an op‑ed written by our CCAPP's Chief Executive Officer, Pete Nielsen, on the future of recovery housing in California. In this piece, Pete outlines why the state’s ongoing confusion between treatment and recovery housing has...

Recovery Happens 2025: A Powerful Celebration of Community, Hope, and Solidarity

Recovery Happens 2025 brought thousands of people to the State Capitol for one of the most energizing and unifying events of the year. Individuals in recovery, recovery residence operators, community advocates, and representatives from state departments—including...

CABAT Engages Orange County Cities in Collaborative Dialogue on Recovery Housing

Last year, CABAT had the opportunity to meet with several cities across Orange County to begin building a foundation of collaboration around recovery housing. These conversations were an important step toward strengthening communication, addressing shared challenges,...

Latest Updates

News, advocacy work, and community highlights from CABAT.

Resource Library

Downloadable guides, policy tools, and educational materials for operators, policymakers, and community partners.

Legal & Policy Tools

 

Recovery Housing Research Brief: The Efficacy of Recovery Housing

Designed for policymakers, providers, and community stakeholders, this brief offers a clear, data‑driven look at why recovery housing remains an essential component of California’s care continuum.

Building Recovery: State Policy Guide for Supporting Recovery Housing

A concise guide outlining effective state‑level strategies to strengthen and expand recovery housing. It highlights best practices and policy recommendations for improving access and support for individuals in recovery.

Operator Resources

 

 

Model Recovery Residence Certification Act: Legislative Analysis and Public Policy Association

A brief analysis of the Model Recovery Residence Certification Act, explaining its key components and policy implications. It offers guidance for states considering fair, effective certification standards for recovery housing.

Community Education

 

 

Latest Updates

News, advocacy work, and community highlights from CABAT.

The Truth About Recovery Residences: An Introduction by CABAT

Whether you’re a policymaker, provider, or concerned neighbor, this guide offers clear, evidence-based insights into how recovery housing supports long-term sobriety and community health.

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We’ll be adding new resources and updates regularly as CABAT continues to grow.

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