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About Us Mission | History
| Membership | Population
Served | What We Offer Our Facility | Our Staff | Volunteer
Opportunities The
Recovery Connection provides a safe and welcoming place within the community
where individuals can obtain peer support from others who are also in
recovery. Various activities and member-driven services are planned and put
into place for the peers, by the peers. Our main purpose is to help people to
lead valued and fulfilled lives free from all forms of addiction within a
judgment-free zone. The Recovery Connection was
established in the fall of 2008 under a contract from the Department of
Public Health, Bureau of Substance Abuse Services
(BSAS). The contract was awarded to Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Membership Members
have full use of the facilities including use of computers. To become a
member, you must fill out a membership application which includes agreeing to
upholding the Code of Ethics. Members are expected to participate in
maintaining the facility and supporting a safe environment at the facility. The
Recovery Connection provides peer-to-peer support services for:
“Peers”
are individuals who have experienced addiction and recovery, either directly
or as family or friends of those in recovery. Peer
Recovery Support Centers are designed for and by people in recovery. We
operate under a Code of Ethics created by
our members. We
currently offer:
Offerings
will continue to evolve based on the needs, interests, and preferences of the
membership. At The
Recovery Connection, there is a resource library, volunteers and staff who
can supply information and referrals, a large meeting room, a kitchen with
coffee available, a large flat-screen TV, a ping-pong table, and various
magazines and board games for entertainment. There is also office equipment
that is available to members such as computers, a printer, and a fax machine. There are
comfortable chairs and couches so you can relax and enjoy the company of
others, or have a place to read or write where people respect your privacy. We have
onsite staff to administer the facility and to assist in any way needed. Our
staff consists of professionals employed by Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. Angela
Dalessio, BA: Program Director Angela graduated from Worcester State College, and has a
BA in Liberal Arts. She is presently the Program Director for The Recovery
Connection, and has over ten years of experience in substance abuse recovery
and is presently working toward her LADAC at Westfield State College. Kelly
Shaughnessy: Peer Coordinator Kelly holds a certificate from Newbury College in
Wellesley as an Emergency Medical Technician. She worked in the field for
over ten years. She has worked at The Recovery Connection for one year and
has more than twenty five years experience in substance abuse recovery. She
is presently enrolled in the CADAC program at Westfield State College. Brandon
Tupper: Peer Coordinator Brandon is currently on the Dean’s list at Bridgewater
State College working towards a BA in Criminal Justice. He has worked as a
peer coordinator at The Recovery Connection since its inception, and is the
founder of Spectrum’s Alumni Committee. Volunteering
creates opportunities for individuals to help others and give back to the
recovery community. For many, this becomes a key to sustaining their own
recovery. It also gives members a voice in designing activities that address
their needs and interests. At The
Recovery Connection, volunteers can uncover hidden talents, enhance job
skill, and build resumes. |
Questions? If you have questions or are
interested in volunteering, please call us at Or email us at Or, drop by any time we are open
and meet us in person. |
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