About Us
Our Story
Broken Chains Advocacy, Inc. was founded on the belief that everyone deserves a safe, stable place to rebuild their life. We are a sober living home in Fall River, Massachusetts — not a treatment center, but a home built on courage, kindness, and community.
Mission
Our Mission
- Broken Chains Advocacy provides safe, sober housing for individuals in recovery, empowering them to rebuild their lives with dignity, stability, and purpose.
- We help residents see that finding the good — the best part of themselves — is what matters most.
- By finding a new way of thinking, every person can break the chains that held them back.
- Together, we build a new life full of meaning and purpose.
Our Vice President's Story
"You Cannot Keep What You Have Unless You Give It Away"
For years, addiction controlled my life and kept me from the people and things that mattered most. Getting sober was the hardest thing I have ever done, and I could not have done it alone. With the help of others who had walked the same road, I began to rebuild my life one day at a time.
I maintained a sober lifestyle — I was able to have my kids in my life again, secure full-time employment, and become a reliable, responsible, and productive member of society.
As my recovery journey continued, I knew that I could not have become sober without a team to help me. And now I wanted to be one of those team members — helping others with the same disease I suffered from.
Addiction is not a disease that can be fought alone, and there is no miracle cure. In the halls of AA there is a saying: "You cannot keep what you have unless you give it away."
That's what I wanted to do. I wanted to give it away — and help another sick and suffering addict find their way back.
Yolanda Costa
Vice President, Broken Chains Advocacy, Inc.
Our Vision
Our Vision
- Our vision is to create a better way of living life — by being kind, having courage, and staying clean and sober.
- By creating a new way of life, we start by breaking our old chains.
- We choose to live a life of kindness, courage, and sobriety — one day at a time.
- This is what we want every resident to experience while living here.
Our Values
What We Stand For
Kindness
We treat every resident with warmth and genuine care. A kind environment is the foundation of healing and growth.
Courage
Recovery takes real courage. We honor that bravery every day and encourage residents to keep choosing a better life.
Sobriety
A substance-free home with clear expectations gives every resident the stability they need to stay focused on what matters.
Community
Recovery is not a solo journey. Living alongside others who share your commitment creates bonds of encouragement that last beyond the house.
Why Choose Us
What Makes Us Different
- No deposit required — just $190/week, keeping the barrier to entry as low as possible.
- Fully furnished home in a respectful neighborhood in Fall River, MA — Bristol County and surrounding communities.
- Wi-Fi, shared living spaces, and bedroom storage included, plus on-site coin-operated laundry.
- A structured, peaceful environment focused on courage, kindness, sobriety and independent living.
- Serving adults 18 and older committed to sobriety and a substance-free lifestyle.
Support Network
Services We Connect You With
While Broken Chains is a sober living home — not a clinical facility — we collaborate with trusted local partners including Peer to Peer and We Care Health and Wellness to help connect residents with the professional support they need.
Case Management
Dedicated case managers help residents navigate benefits, appointments, housing goals, and next steps in their recovery journey.
Recovery Coaches
Peer recovery coaches offer lived-experience guidance, accountability, and encouragement every step of the way.
Recovery Support
Ongoing recovery support services help residents build the skills and connections needed for long-term sobriety.
Recovery Support Navigators
Navigators help residents find and access community resources, treatment options, and social services — including through our partners at Peer to Peer.
Therapists
Referrals to licensed therapists provide residents access to mental health support as part of a whole-person approach to recovery, including through We Care Health and Wellness.
MAT Services
We support residents participating in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs and collaborate with local MAT providers to help connect residents with the care they need.
The Home
A Look Inside
Our home is fully furnished and maintained to provide a clean, comfortable, and welcoming environment for every resident.
Broken Chains Advocacy, Inc. is not a licensed clinical treatment facility. We provide structured sober living housing only. We do not provide medical, clinical, or therapeutic services. Contact us to confirm current availability and eligibility details.
Ready to Learn More?
Reach out to us with any questions about the home, the community, or the admissions process.