CARES - Community Addiction Resource Engagement Services

10/10/2025

"October 10th"
"World Mental Health Day"

The annual day is dedicated to raising awareness of mental health issues and mobilizing support efforts around the world.

There is help..You are not alone💜

10/07/2025

https://www.wcvb.com/article/at-this-gardner-farm-men-find-recovery-from-drug-and-alcohol-abuse/68137080

Evergreen Grove is a long-term treatment community for substance abuse and mental health conditions.

10/06/2025

Over 970 million people struggle with mental health conditions around the globe.

During Mental Illness Awareness Week, let’s put into practice the things that strengthen our souls and promote wholeness and well-being.🧘🏼‍♀️

10/01/2025

"A father's presence shapes a child's future. When men choose love over violence, they break cycles, build trust and raise stronger families. Our

This Father's program empowers dads to lead with respect, nurture with strength and give their children. The safe, stable home they deserve".

"Any man can use violence, but it takes a real man to break the cycle." 💜✝️

09/23/2025

✨️Join us Tonight✨️

Ray of Light Recovery cafe
222 Washington Street
Haverhill MA

09/22/2025

Once again, Methuen staying on top of essential services for the community!!!

Care Solace is now available:.
# 888-515-7881

09/22/2025

✨️Recovery Month ✨️

09/20/2025

🌟 Sober & Curious Boston Presents: Zip, Climb & Glow 🌟

⚡🌲 Do you like neon lights? Zip lining under the stars? Meeting new friends without the pressure of booze? Join us! 🌲⚡

📅 Sunday, October 12 · 6:00 PM
📍 TreeTop Adventures, Canton

Glowing ziplines + night ropes, music, laughter, and an amazing sober & sober-curious crew. 💛 This one’s going to be lit (literally).

🎟️ Tickets are flying — grab yours now!
👉 Book your ticket: https://tinyurl.com/yjks67bx
👉 RSVP: https://facebook.com/events/s/zip-climb-glow/1457683088816174/

🙌 Join Sober & Curious Boston 🙌
We’re a growing community creating fun, alcohol-free experiences — from coffee strolls to kayaking to adventures like this one. Whether you’re sober, sober-curious, or just looking for connection without booze, you’re welcome here!

✨ Sign up, join us, and share with friends: https://linktr.ee/SandCBoston ✨

09/18/2025

BRIDES MARCH ~ RAISING AWARENESS FOR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Participants are encouraged to wear wedding dresses if they have one or alternatively wear all white as a symbolic gesture. The wedding dress is a powerful symbol: representing many things including the idea of marriage (where domestic violence sometimes happens), the loss of what a marriage was supposed to be, mourning, visibility for survivors, and calling for change.

Purpose & Impact
👸To raise awareness publicly about domestic violence.
👸To honor survivors, remember those lost, and show community solidarity.
👸To push for change — both in attitudes and policies, and to support resources for survivors.

09/18/2025

Our hearts are heavy as we mourn yet another senseless loss of life in our city. In recent weeks, Lawrence has been shaken by two tragic shooting deaths, a double shooting, and multiple incidents of gun violence. Each act leaves families grieving, neighborhoods traumatized, and young people questioning their future. As community leaders and advocates, Lawrence Against Violence, Jeanne Geiger Crisis Center, UTEC, Urban Healing and many others stand united in saying: Enough is Enough. We cannot heal in silence. We must come together, support one another, and create safer spaces for our families and youth. Please keep our community in your thoughts and help us spread the message that Violence is not Normal!

We invite every resident, partner organization, and community leader to join us for the Lawrence Peace Harvest:

📅 Saturday, September 27th
🕐 1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Lawrence Boys & Girls Club

This gathering is more than an event — it is a call to action. Together, we can honor those we’ve lost, strengthen our bonds, and chart a path toward peace and healing in Lawrence.
We look forward to standing with you.

09/16/2025

🚨🍽️ Join Us for Tip-A-Cop Event! 🍽️🚨

This Thursday, September 18th, 2025, from 5 PM – 8 PM, head over to Texas Roadhouse in for a special evening in support of Special Olympics Massachusetts!

👮‍♂️ Officers from the Methuen Police Department will trade in their uniforms for aprons as they serve as hosts and servers for the night. Every “tip” they earn will go directly to supporting athletes of Special Olympics Massachusetts.
Bring your family and friends for a great meal, meet your local officers in a fun setting, and help raise funds for an incredible cause! 💙

📍 Where: Texas Roadhouse, Methuen
🗓 When: Thursday, Sept. 18th, 2025 | 5–8 PM

Let’s fill the house and show our support for these amazing athletes! 🏅💪

09/15/2025

🌟 National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder Week 🌟

This week, National Co-Responder and Crisis Responder week, the Police Department proudly recognizes our PATH (Police Assisted Therapeutic Help) Program and the incredible work of our co-response and community response teams. Our PATH team is the bridge between law enforcement and community support, bringing expertise, empathy, and resources where they’re needed most.

The PATH Program provides a strong and compassionate response to the behavioral health needs in our community. Our Crisis Intervention Team, made up of Officer Gina Scanlon, patrol shift officers, and clinician Krystal, responds directly to individuals experiencing a mental health crisis, offering calm, care, and connection in difficult moments. Our Community Response Team, led by clinician Theo and peer specialist Michelle, extends that care through outreach, education, and ongoing support for our neighbors. Both teams work closely with community partners to extend their service and connect community members with the resources and help that best fit their needs and situation.

Co-responders like Krystal, Theo, and Michelle embody qualities of compassion, collaboration, and resourcefulness. They bring calm in chaos, hope in hardship, and build trust between police and the community. By pairing officers with clinicians and peer specialists, we are able to support individuals in crisis with the right care at the right time, strengthen our officers with professional mental health expertise, and ensure a safer, healthier community for all.

We are deeply grateful for the dedication of our PATH team and proud to honor their service during National Co-Responders Week. 💙