MARR works in collaboration with all state and local authorities and reserves the right to disclose any information regarding an operator's certification and status to such third parties, including but not limited to any complaints, investigations, finding reports, or corrective action plans involving your recovery residence.
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As of Dec 1, 2025 this training costs $2000 for those who are NOT MARR Accredited that are interested in starting a recovery home. This product is FREE for MARR Accredited Operators. This fee will be put toward your certification if you decide to apply. For questions/concerns please contact us below.
Level 4/Type C (Clinical) residences are state-licensed treatment providers who blend the “Medical Model” and” Social Model” to create a relatively more supportive environment for the person in recovery.
Level 3/Type S (Supervised) residences offer a paid staff supportive environment that offers life skills training and peer-based recovery supports.
Level 2/Type M (Monitored) residences have unpaid staff who monitor resident participation in individual and community recovery activities.
Level 1/Type P (Peer-run) residences are democratically run homes where the residents self-govern by a set of “house rules” and share monthly expenses.



The purpose of the MARR Pre-assessment review is to evaluate a residence for Recovery Residence readiness according to NARR Standards. During the review, the inspector will offer advice, suggestions, and recommendations, while sharing best practices and addressing any concerns regarding the location's needs.
(Please note that this review is optional and not a requirement.)
The MARR Pre-assessment review is for single-family home reviews only, and it can be a valuable service for:
Below are the key benefits of a MARR Pre-assessment review:
MARR DISCLAIMER
The MARR Pre-assessment review is a "tool" designed to assist current, pending, or future operators by identifying potential issues and providing helpful tips and suggestions.
Please note that this review does not guarantee a contract with any funding source, nor is it tied to the MARR certification process. Furthermore, a successful review does not guarantee that the operator or the specific address will meet local zoning, structural, plumbing, electrical, or HVAC inspection requirements.
Our goal is to help operators maintain homes that meet the NARR Standards and to assist in creating safe, structured, and homelike environments that are conducive to recovery.
Thank you for your interest in becoming a Certified Recovery Program Operator.
Please note ALL of the following information before beginning your application for certification;
Once your Application is received and approved, a Welcome Letter will appear in your Certemy profile detailing your next steps regarding documentation and site review of your residence/s. To be more prepared for what is expected, the NARR Standards Checklist is available under 'Documents Available for Convenience' below.
***READ ALL CONTENTS TO THE LEFT***
By clicking the button below, you are stating that you meet and are prepared for all of the criteria on the left. Please do not begin an application without intent to complete it right away. Applications left idle for longer than 30 days will be deleted.
Pre-assessment Review Tool 2.9.26 (1) (pdf)
DownloadSite Review Form for Operator - Revised 5.2024 (pdf)
DownloadNARR Standards 3.0 (pdf)
DownloadNARR-Standard-Compendium-v3 (pdf)
DownloadRequired Insurance Document Example (jpg)
DownloadMARR Code of Ethics (pdf)
DownloadSocial Model of Recovery Explanation (pdf)
DownloadLGBTQ Final Policy (1) (pdf)
DownloadSAMHSA Best Practices (pdf)
DownloadThese posting are mandatory and will be looked for upon site review.
Automatic updates about your renewal will be sent from Certemy at 60, 30 and 15 days to expiration to the email associated with your Recovery Program. Your program will be contacted by MARR directly if we do not receive your payment within 3 weeks of your Certifications' expiration date.
All new residences must be up and running for 30 days with residents before being added to your certification. At that time a New Residence form will be assigned for you to fill out on Certemy along with a prorated amount to pay for the remainder of the certification year. Once those things are completed your certification letter will be updated and emailed. All homes will be reviewed together at the time of renewal.

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Feel free to contact us with any questions/concerns, or to file a complaint. Please fill out the section to the left to be contacted by email, or give us a call at the number below. Please note that email is the most efficient way to get a hold of a MARR Representative at any time.
616-489-MARR
Mon | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Tue | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Wed | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Thu | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Fri | 09:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | Closed | |
Sun | Closed |
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