Tara Homes has truly been a blessing in my life. After leaving rehab, I didn’t just need a roof over my head — I needed a place where I could feel safe, supported, and understood. This house gave me that, and so much more. Once I started to heal physically, I began to feel a shift emotionally and spiritually. For the first time in a long time, I felt peace. In just a few short months, my whole outlook has changed. My health has improved, and I’ve found a strong support system that lifts me up when things get hard. The program director’s mentorship and encouragement have meant the world to me — it’s given me hope and direction. Thanks to the support here, I’m now actively looking for work, and I finally believe in the possibility of a better future. I’m deeply grateful for everything Tara Homes has done for me.
Structured sober living for women in recovery
Safe, stable housing with recovery-focused structure: a calm place to keep healing after treatment, in East Hartford, Connecticut.
Structured Recovery Housing
A home that holds you steady when stability matters most
The most fragile part of recovery begins after someone leaves treatment. Our recovery residence gives women a safe, structured place to continue the work they started.
Our homes align with nationally recognized recovery housing standards, ensuring a safe, ethical and supportive environment.
Residents live within a structured environment with accountability, encouragement and a shared commitment to growth, surrounded by a warm, uplifting community of peers.
Inside the home
Designed around healing
Every detail of our East Hartford home has been carefully crafted with the vision of providing a sanctuary for women in recovery.
A community of peers
A warm, uplifting sisterhood of women who understand the journey.
Peaceful structure
A peaceful, structured and supportive living environment with accountability and encouragement.
Soothing colors and natural light
Calming colors and bright, sunlit spaces that bring warmth and calm to everyday life.
Meditation nook
A dedicated, cozy corner for mindfulness, reflection and self-care.
Open community space
A backyard transformed into open space for gatherings, activities and belonging.
Dedicated office area
Ample open space and a dedicated office area for job searches, study and planning.
Skyline views, 1 mile from Hartford
Downtown skyline views, just one mile from Hartford.
Transportation and workforce access
Easy access to transportation and workforce services that support the next step.
House tour
Step inside our East Hartford home
Tara Homes is officially open in East Hartford, on a mission to transform 7 lives through structure, support and a shared sisterhood.
Where it fits
Stability in the critical stabilization window
Structured recovery housing anchors the stages right after treatment, when housing stability decides whether progress is protected or lost.
- Treatment
- Housing Stabilization
- Healing & Confidence
- Workforce Readiness
- Employment Stability
- Independent Living
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Questions
Frequently asked questions
Who is the recovery home for?
Our current focus is women in recovery from substance use disorder and mental health challenges who are rebuilding their lives after treatment and are committed to their recovery.
Where is the home located?
Our home is in East Hartford, Connecticut, about one mile from downtown Hartford, with easy access to transportation and workforce services. To protect resident privacy, we don’t publish the street address online.
How many women live in the home?
Our East Hartford home was opened with a mission to transform seven lives through structure, support and a shared sisterhood.
What standards does the home follow?
Our homes align with nationally recognized recovery housing standards, ensuring a safe, ethical and supportive environment.
How do I apply or refer someone?
Complete the short referral form or call us at (860) 847-8177. Someone from our team will be in touch within 48 hours.
No one should rebuild alone.
Your support helps create more stories of lasting recovery. Refer a woman who is ready for a fresh start, or give hope today.