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Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc – Answer House

Updated on: 12 August 2026

About this center

Answer House is a residential recovery program for adult men with substance use disorders in the South Boston neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts. Operated by Middlesex Human Service Agency Inc, the twenty-eight-bed program provides intensive recovery services with clinical oversight aimed at helping men achieve and sustain their sobriety. Residents may stay up to six months as they build the stability needed for lasting recovery.

A Residential Recovery Program for Men in South Boston

Answer House offers a structured residential setting where men can step away from active addiction and concentrate fully on their recovery. The program delivers intensive, individualized clinical support tailored to each resident, combining specialized services with ongoing clinical oversight to guide men through the recovery process. The extended length of stay of up to six months is designed to give residents the time to stabilize, strengthen their sobriety, and prepare for the transition back to independent life.

Support for Employment, Family, and Community

A key part of the program is helping men rebuild the practical and personal foundations of a stable life. Residents receive support in finding employment and in reestablishing family and community connections, alongside guidance in pursuing their individual recovery goals. Upon completing the program, men transition into stable, sober living environments, reinforcing the progress they have made and supporting their continued recovery beyond Answer House.

Center at a glance

Location
5 G Street, Boston, MA
Treatment Length
Up to 6 months
Language
English
Co-Ed
No, men only

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Center's capacity

28 men

Professional/ medical staff

Robert Mills, MSM, LADCI, NCAC II | Chief Executive Officer
Gisele Sears, MA, LMHC | Chief Operating Officer

Services & amenities

Treatment Types

Long-Term Inpatient
Sober Living

Services Offered

Faith-Based
Holistic
Substance Abuse Counseling
Twelve-Step

Clientele Served

Men

Trust Factors

Client Testimonials
Evidence-Based Approach
Licensed Staff
Member of United Way
Non-Profit Organization

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