As of Wednesday, April 2, 2025, due to overwhelming requests, we need to temporarily suspend the housing scholarship.
At Essex County Outreach (ECO), we recognize that individuals may encounter financial barriers when seeking recovery services. Part of our BJA COSSUP grant goals are to provide housing assistance to those in need within Essex County. No journey is the same, and we honor and support all pathways.
Sober housing assistance is available and will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Upon acceptance of the $500 assistance, applicants agree to be contacted by an ECO Recovery Coach to assist on their recovery journey.
ECO reserves the right to not fund certain sober living homes. Below are the criteria for applying:
- Applicant must be a resident of Essex County, Massachusetts.
- Applicant must meet the financial need.
- Applicant must be accepted to an ECO-approved facility.
- Applicant must fill out the application to the best of their ability.