Megan’s House is a residential treatment program for young women recovering from substance use disorder in Lowell, Massachusetts. Operated by the nonprofit Megan House Foundation, it offers a long-term, comprehensive approach centered on individual dignity, self-respect, and empowerment. Residents typically stay up to six months, or longer when needed, within a structured and supportive therapeutic community.
A Long-Term Residential Program for Young Women in Lowell
Megan’s House provides a gender-specific setting designed around the particular needs of young women in recovery. The program takes a whole-person, trauma-informed approach, helping each resident address the roots of her addiction while rebuilding confidence and a sense of self-worth. Care is delivered through individual, group, and family counseling provided by licensed counselors and addiction counselors, and the extended length of stay gives residents the time to establish a solid and lasting foundation in recovery.
Holistic and Therapeutic Activities
Beyond counseling, the program surrounds residents with activities intended to support healing across mind and body. These include creative and experiential offerings such as art therapy and equine therapy as available, along with physical fitness programming like boxing and yoga and a range of recreational and social activities. Residents also take part in community support meetings through Narcotics Anonymous, reinforcing connection and accountability alongside others in recovery.
Life Skills and Success Coaching
Preparing young women for independent, productive lives is a central part of the program. Through success coaching, residents set and work toward goals in education, employment, and job training, while life skills instruction covers practical essentials such as daily routines and financial literacy. The program also connects residents to medical, legal, and relationship support through referrals, helping them address the wider needs that accompany a stable, long-term recovery.
