New Cambridge Retreat

47 Milford St
Burlington, CT - 06013
(860) 940-7001

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Last-Modified: 2023-07-22 07:46:37

New Cambridge Retreat is an upscale co-ed sober house located on 7 acres of wooded land and 1 acre of park-like land with a pond in picturesque Burlington center. Total beds are 3, 2 beds in one large room -- $140 per week -- and one bed in a private small room -- $200 per week. Both have a beautiful view of the wooded property. The Retreat offers washer/dryer use, utilities included shared bathroom and kitchen along with a huge sunken Living room. The Retreat is a positive environment in a natural setting, no disrespect or negative behaviors are tolerated. Everyone pitches in on cleaning. Homey and a warm atmosphere are what the Retreat offers. Guests are allowed and no curfews or restrictions on visitors are imposed. There is no limit on overnight guests except for no more than 3 or 4 days in a row sleeping overnights. This is base on a pure honor system with no therapeutic or clinical support. However, please keep in mind this is a sober/transitional house and you must be sober to rent a room. Must have steady income and proof of it upon viewing room. A background check will also need to be conducted.

Important Top Tips Before Applying

If you Interested in applying to New Cambridge Retreat, we recommend that you call them and find out some answers to some or all of the below questions:

What type of housing do you offer? Is it shared or private housing? Is it furnished or unfurnished?
What are the length of stay requirements? How long can I stay in the program?
What kind of support services do you offer? Do you offer job training, case management, or other support services to help me achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the rules and policies? Are there any rules or policies that I need to be aware of, such as curfews, visitor restrictions, or substance abuse policies?
What is the cost of the program? Is there a monthly fee? Are there any other costs associated with the program?
Is the program accredited or licensed? This will help ensure that the program meets certain standards of quality.

In addition to these general questions, you may also want to ask more specific questions about the program, such as:

What is the staff-to-resident ratio? This will give you an idea of how much support you can expect from staff.
What is the success rate of the program? How many residents have gone on to achieve permanent housing and self-sufficiency?
What are the cultural competency practices of the program? Is the program staffed by people who are culturally competent and able to meet the needs of a diverse range of residents?
How does the program ensure the safety and security of residents? What safety measures are in place?
What is the process for resolving disputes? Is there a clear and fair process for resolving disputes between residents and staff?