ABSTRACT
Those with substance use disorders living in recovery homes might be at-risk for Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) due to close living arrangements and past histories of substance use (as well as comorbid factors such as homelessness, psychiatric comorbidity, and chronic health conditions). This study compared COVID-19 infection and mortality rates for residents of self-help recovery homes versus overall state estimates. Significantly lower rates of infection and mortality were found for residents of recovery homes, and their COVID-19 mortality rates were extremely low. Given the number of people in community settings living in these recovery homes, these findings are important as they suggest that recovery homes might play a critical role in COVID-19 mitigating strategies. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved) Impact Statement For high-risk individuals, supportive housing in community settings represents a promising ecological strategy for reducing COVID-19 infections and mortality. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2021 APA, all rights reserved)