What is MASH?

The Minnesota Association of Sober Homes, Inc., or M.A.S.H. for short, was formed in the summer of 2007 in an attempt to form a unified voice for owners of sober houses in situations where a public voice became necessary. MASH is a NARR state affiliate for recovery residences.

The organization is run by a board, currently consisting of:

Leadership & Administration

Board President: Randy Young

Vice President: Krista Johnson

Secretary: Patrick Flanagan

Treasurer: Dan Maher

Board Members: Chris Edrington, Barb Madigan, Lori Kustritz, Lexi Reed Holtum, Matthew Mortinson

Will Lycan — Executive Director

We employ an Executive Director:

MASH also hosts an Americorps Member:

Ashley Wolf — Project Coordinator

  • Access to years of experience, know-how, and heritage in the sober home field

  • Become inspired and energized by new ideas grounded in rich tradition and immersed in the spirit of recovery

  • Learn how to design and operate quality recovery environments from those who are living it

  • Experience the fellowship of like-minded professionals grounded in the principles of Alcoholics Anonymous

  • Participate in the annual peer-oriented training and education conference

  • Listing in the membership directory

  • Networking with the recovery housing field

  • Further validate the quality of your programs and services through membership participation in MASH’s program standards

Membership Benefits