Our Commitment
Beverly's Light provides a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment. Every Resident is expected to contribute to a respectful, clean, and sober community.
Our Staff
Maria J Pires
Maria “MJ” Pires is the Director of Beverly’s Light Sober Living, bringing lived experience, professional knowledge, and a deep commitment to helping people build meaningful lives in recovery.
Clean and sober since May 2, 2006, MJ understands both the challenges of addiction and the strength required to begin again. She has more than 20 years of experience in behavioral health, substance-use recovery, counseling, case management, street outreach, group facilitation, and community advocacy. Her experience includes working as a substance-use counselor, Certified Recovery Coach, case manager, and recovery-program leader.
Resident House Rules
1. Sobriety
Residents must remain free from alcohol and all non-prescribed mood-altering substances. Random drug and alcohol testing may be conducted. Refrusal to test may result in discharge.
2. Recovery Participation
Residents are required to attend recovery meetings (NA, AA, Celebrate Recovery, SMART Recovery, or another approved program)
3. Curfew
Curfew is 10:00 PM unless approved for work. Residents working late must notify staff in advance.
4. Visitors
No unauthorized visitors or overnight guests.
5. Cleanliness
Keep bedrooms clean, make beds daily, complete chores, and clean common areas after use.
6. Respect
Treat everyone with dignity and respect. No bullying, threats, harassment, or violence.
7. Employment/Productivity
Maintain employment, school, volunteer work, or another approved activity unless medically excused.
8. Medication
Take medications only as prescribed. No sharing or misuse.
9. Smoking
Smoking/vaping only in designated outdoor areas.
10. Quiet Hours
10:00 PM-7:00 AM.
11. House Meetings
Attendance is mandatory unless excused.
12. Property
Respect all property. Theft or damage may result in discharge and financial responsibility.
13. Safety
No alcohol, illegal drugs, paraphernalia, weapons, gambling, or illegal activity.
14. Honesty
Residents are expected to be truthful with staff and peers.
15. Financial Responsibility
Program fees are due as scheduled.
16. Consequences
Violations may result in warnings, behavioral contracts, loss of privileges, or discharge.