Men's Programs

Answer House

5 G Street

South Boston, MA 02127

Tel: 617-268-7124 | Fax: 617-268-5572

Downloadable Brochure

Bridge House

mailing address:

PO Box 136

Framingham, MA 01704-0136

physical address:

18-20 Summit Street

Framingham, MA 01704

p: 508-872-6194 or 800-276-5578

f: 508-872-4287

Gavin House

PO Box E-15

South Boston, MA

Tel: 617-268-5517 | Fax: 617-269-3296

www.gavinfoundation.org

Mission Statement

The Gavin House is a 4-6 month Residential Recovery Home for adult males whose lives have become unmanageable due to the disease of addiction. The mission of Gavin House is the “Restoration of Dignity” and self-respect for each resident in an understanding, supportive and home like environment designed to promote the development of a mature and responsible lifestyle that is free from addiction through the 12 Steps of Alcoholics Anonymous. Because addiction is truly a family disease, residents, past and present, are considered family and our arms and doors are always open.

Director Biographical Information

Arthur Adams LADC I, the Program Director since July of 2004, has been in the recovery field for 18 years, previously the director of the Answer House for 5 years, and before that 9 years as the director of the Sullivan House. He is graduate, Summa Cum Laude, from the University of Massachusetts where he earned a BA in Sociology/Psychology. Arthur has seen it all and brings a strong and compassionate hand to the overall direction of our program.

Contact person for Referrals           

John Ashe, M – F, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Phone: 617-268-5517

Fax : 617-269-3296

Admissions Policy

All applicants are required to be detoxified, medically cleared, TB tested, in average good health, and willing to fully participate in treatment. We have a zero tolerance policy, so total abstinence applies to all residents. Applicants are expected to attend daily AA meetings and a weekly AAWOL, along with other mandatory house meetings, duties, and curfews. Appropriate adult male alcoholics and drug addicts may apply regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, or sexual orientation. Clients with a history of arson or sexual offenses may be referred to other residential programs.

Harbor Lights Center

407 Shawmut Ave

Boston, MA 02118

Harbor Lights Web Link

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the Universal Christian Church.  Its message is based on the Bible, its ministry is motivated by the love of God.  Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in his name without discrimination.

Director

Bessie Wilkerson

Contact Person

The contact person for referrals is Darlene Porter (617) 536-7469 x226.  For all other matters, contact Jacqui Dyson-Hector at x227.

Referral, Interview & Admission

All referrals and referral materials should be faxed or mailed to Darlene Porter.  She will send out applications to those clients who cannot be interviewed face to face.

Harbor Lights admits and treats adult male alcoholics and drug addicts, regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.  Clients with a history of arson, violence or sexual offenses may be referred to other residential programs.  

Hello House

686 Massachusetts Avenue

Boston, MA 02118

Tel: 617-262-7142 | Fax: 617-859-0880

Brochure

Hope House, Inc  

8 Farnham Street

Boston, MA 02119

Tel: 617-971-9360 | Fax: 617-971-9366

www.hopehouseboston.org

Hurley House

12-14 Lowell Street

Waltham, MA 02154

http://thehurleyhouse.com/

Mission Statement  

Hurley House, Inc. promotes the successful reintegration of individuals into their communities through the achievement of long-term sobriety; the rebuilding of family systems; and stabilizing factors of housing, health care; employment and community affiliations, through which our residents become contributing members of society.

Hurley House, Inc. provides innovative services to individuals and their families who are affected by alcoholism and addiction, and who have psychiatric and medical issues.

Director's Biographical Information

Alfred C. Blake Jr. BS, CADAC, LADCI - Mr. Blake has been working in the Substance Abuse field for over 25 years.  He started as a attendant at Middlesex Regional Alcohol Treatment Center , he worked there for 5 years, becoming Manager of the Holding area at the Detoxification Center .  In 1985, he became counselor at Hurley House, Inc; in 1988, he became Head Counselor at Hurley House, Inc.  In 1990, he became Assistant Director at Hurley House, Inc.  In 1990, he became Executive Director, after the retirement of Henry "Hank" Duggan the first Executive Director of Hurley House, Inc.  This position he holds today.

Contact Person

Lyn Woods, Intake Coordinator - Phone 781-891-4323, 781-889-2540, 781-891-9135 Fax 781-891-9293

Referral, Interview & Admission

Hurley House is abstinence based 12 step recovery program.  Hurley House provides alcohol and drug treatment counseling to twenty men that live on one premises.  If an individual exhibits a willingness to deal with his problem, he will be considered eligible for our program.  Hurley House only excludes individuals' who have been convicted of murder, or similar violent crimes, sex crimes, and/or arson.

Hurley House requires a person interview before the applicant can be considered for admission.  It is not required that a person acknowledges having a specific substance abuse problem, or do we specifically exclude those individuals with an emotional problem or issued.  In the interview, we attempt to identify individuals having a mental/emotional problem that would be a hindrance to effective participation in the Hurley House recovery program.  Each admission is handled on an individual basis with the primary objective that the individual can effectively participate and gain from the guidance of the Hurley House recovery program.

Interim House

Mission Statement

Interim House was established in 1972, for the purpose of developing a place where individuals suffering from alcohol and/or drug addiction have an opportunity to regain self-respect and daily living skills within the context of an operative therapeutic program based on recovery.

Director's Biographical Information

The Executive Director, Angela Fonseca began working in the Substance Abuse Recovery field 21 years ago, she has been with Interim House for 20 years.  She is attending Northeastern University and is a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor, Level I and also a Certified Addiction Specialist.

Contact Person

The contact person for referrals is Scott Gomes, Day Manager 617-265-2636.  For all other program matters, contact Robert Macaruso, Program Director 617-265-2636.

Referral, Interview & Admission

All applicants must be referred from a referral/intake counselor at the facility in which he is in.  He must be free from any mood altering drugs and alcohol.  At the time of his face to face interview he must bring all his referral materials and TB test results.

Interim House provides adult males that are seeking treatment for alcohol and/or drug addiction and have a sincere desire to attain continues sobriety and become an active participant in the 12 step recovery program regardless of race, religion, or ethnicity.

Persons with a history of arson, violence or sexual offences may be referred to other residential programs.

South Shore House

10 Dysart Street
Quincy MA 02169
Tel: 617- 773-7023
 

Mission Statement

The mission of the South Shore Recovery Home is to help the alcoholic/addict to help themselves find a way of life free from the use of alcohol or other drugs and once again become a useful member of society.

Executive Director’s Biographical Information:

Dr. Robert Monahan the Executive Director has a PhD, M.Ed. LADCI and CADAC. He attended the University of Massachusetts at Boston. Dr. Monahan has more than 30 years experience in residential treatment , more than 17 years as an executive director in residential treatment system. Also, Dr Monahan is an Advisory Board Member of the Impact Quincy Coalition, Quincy College advisor for Human Services and Social Work, and the President of  The Recovery Home Collaborative.

Contact person for Referrals

John McKinnon, 617-773-7023, Mon-Fri 9-4

Admission Policy

South Shore Recovery Home is a (20) twenty bed,  (6) six month structured recovery home program for males age 22 and older with alcoholism/addiction his #1 problem.  We require that clients come in through a referral agency. A telephone interview will be conducted with a counselor from the referral agency to set up a personal interview for prospective clients.  The referral agency must insure that all-necessary documentation i.e,  psychosocial, medical exam, release of information forms ect. Accompany the prospective client.  This is a working house, residents are expected to seek gainful employment two weeks after admission.

Wise Street

1 Wise Street

Jamacia Plain, MA 02130

Mission Statement

The mission of Wise Street Transition Recovery Home for Men, Valentine Street Program for Women, and the Porter Apartments is to help move people with chemical addiction beyond shelter and into an alcohol and drug free life by the restoration of their dignity.

Director's Biographical Information

Charles Yetmen is the Administrator of the Community Programs and Clinical Director for approximately 20 Counselors within the Boston Public Health Commission Bureau of Homeless Services.  He has been with the agency since 1990.  He is a licensed Alcohol Drug Counselor I, Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor II, Certified Clinical Supervisor, Certified Criminal Justice Specialist and Certified Domestic Violence Counselor. He specializes in treatment for the criminal justice clients with substance abuse problems and/or problems with institutionalization.

Contact Person

Charles Yetman @ 617-524-5967

Referral, Interview & Admission

Wise Street and Valentine Street programs are available to clients who want on going treatment.  The desired length of sober time is six months.  sex offenders are ruled out per neighborhood agreement.  They may stay for a period of six months to two year until they move into independent housing or re-unify with their families.  Clients must be over 18 Years of age, Male for Wise Street , female for Valentine Street , and male or female and single for Porter Apartments Permanent housing. (one bedroom apartments)