CARES - Community Addiction Resource Engagement Services

CARES - Community Addiction Resource Engagement Services C.A.R.E.S Initiative is dedicated to assist individuals seeking treatment options. Advocates are avai OUR VISION:
C.A.R.E.S.

Methuen Police Department’s C.A.R.E.S Initiative began in October of 2015. Our Community Engagement Specialists are available to provide recovery resources, educate the community and outreach to high risk populations. If you, a family member or friend would like more information, please contact one of our Specialists. OUR MISSION:
C.A.R.E.S Initiative integrates Pubic Health and Public Safety prac

tices to address the addiction epidemic in the community. We are dedicated to reduce recidivism rates of substance use and crime by raising awareness, providing recovery resources and outreach to the larger community. Initiative envisions a collaborative society that eliminates stigma associated with substance abuse and crime, while creating a cohesive community that values health and well-being for all. OUR MESSAGE:
Recovery happens in our families, communities and society. Embracing recovery principles and expanding recovery capital will generate a societal belief and value system that "Where there is breath, there is HOPE" Help Other People Evolve. WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Resources for Recovery
Educational Workshops and Trainings
Outreach to at-risk populations
Family support and referrals
Pre-booking diversion

📣 Host a Block Party for National Night Out! 🎉Calling all neighbors! 🏘️ Let’s come together for National Night Out, an a...
07/21/2025

📣 Host a Block Party for National Night Out! 🎉

Calling all neighbors! 🏘️ Let’s come together for National Night Out, an annual community-building event that promotes stronger neighborhoods, safer streets, and lasting connections.

👮‍♀️ Why participate?
✅ Strengthen bonds with your neighbors
✅ Build positive relationships with local police
✅ Take a stand for a safer, more united community

🎈Host a block party, BBQ, ice cream social, or game night on your street! It’s a fun and meaningful way to bring your neighborhood to life and show that we care for one another.

📆 Save the Date: Tuesday, August 5th between 6pm and 8pm

📍 Where: Your block!

Let’s light up the night with community spirit! 🌟



👉 Interested in hosting? Contact 978-983-8635

CARES REPORTMay – June 2025CARES continues to be a cornerstone for connecting individuals and families with the services...
07/15/2025

CARES REPORT

May – June 2025
CARES continues to be a cornerstone for connecting individuals and families with the services they need and remains an active leader in community outreach and engagement.

Direct Engagement
May 2025
Individuals: 30 Accepted Txment: 9 Family Support: 14

June 2025
Individuals: 14 Accepted Txment: 3 Family Support: 10

Community Involvement
During May and June, CARES took part in several events and initiatives, including:

• St. Augustine’s Community Fair
• Wellness Collaborative Meeting
• Lynnfield Police Department – CIMS Training
• LDC Recovery Court Graduation
• Open House – Recovery Café, Haverhill MA
• Women’s Recovery Conference, Malden MA
• Roundtable Discussion with DA Marian T. Ryan & Congressman Jake Auchincloss

Why CARES Matters
Having a dedicated CARES presence in our community is vital because it:
1. Bridges Critical Gaps – CARES offers a single, trusted point of entry for people who might otherwise fall through the cracks when navigating healthcare, housing, and recovery services.

2. Accelerates Intervention – Rapid outreach and follow up mean individuals get help at the earlier stages of crisis, improving outcomes and reducing long term costs for families and public systems.

3. Supports Families – By including families in the recovery process, CARES strengthens support networks, resulting in higher treatment engagement and sustained wellness.

4. Builds Community Resilience – Outreach at local fairs, trainings, and conferences raises awareness, destigmatizes treatment, and cultivates partnerships that multiply our collective impact.

Together, these efforts ensure that anyone seeking help finds an open door, compassionate guidance, and a path toward lasting recovery. If you or a LOVED one is struggling, please reach out:
# 978-983-8698
# 978-701-7709

MAY AT A GLANCE✅ 48 individuals & families reached out for support✅ 10 people entered treatment & began their recovery j...
06/11/2025

MAY AT A GLANCE
✅ 48 individuals & families reached out for support
✅ 10 people entered treatment & began their recovery journey

💙 Every step forward counts—and we’re here for every one of them.

COMMUNITY ACTION
🚓 CIMS Training with Lynnfield Police
🌲 Rail Trail Project completed with HHSI—connecting unhoused individuals to resources and restoring our natural space
💪 Women’s Recovery Court Session – hundreds came together to celebrate transformation and recovery

CARES ON THE MOVE
We showed up, spoke up, and stood with our community at:

🌟 Rayz Café Open House

⚖️ LDC Recovery Court

💬 Wellness Meeting

🏛️ Mayor’s Task Force

⛪ St. Augustine’s Community Event

🤝 TIPS Meeting

YOU ARE NOT ALONE
If you or a loved one is struggling, help is here.
📞 Reach out to CARES today – support, resources, and recovery are just one call away. 978-983-8698

Together, we’re building a stronger, healthier community.

Still time to register!!!👇
06/11/2025

Still time to register!!!
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Methuen Health & Human Services have resumed accepting sharps💉💉For more information 👇
06/11/2025

Methuen Health & Human Services have resumed accepting sharps💉💉

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🌟 A BIG shoutout to the City of Haverhill & Riverbend! 🌟CARES Initiative was proud to support the Grand Opening of the R...
05/22/2025

🌟 A BIG shoutout to the City of Haverhill & Riverbend! 🌟

CARES Initiative was proud to support the Grand Opening of the Recovery Cafe' Network!!!!!

RCN is a powerful resource dedicated to supporting individuals who have experienced trauma, homelessness, substance use disorder, and mental health challenges. Through its proven Recovery Café Model, it offers training, resources, and a safe space where healing and connection are at the heart of recovery.
We’re excited to see this compassionate and impactful initiative grow in our region. 💙



Michael Reinke, CEO ~ Riverbend
Diana Teel, Community Engagement Coordinator,
Ray of Light Recovery Café
Maddy Lee, Associate Director of Engagement and Communications Recovery Café Network

~ TONIGHT~Know your rights6:00 pm
05/20/2025

~ TONIGHT~

Know your rights
6:00 pm

05/14/2025

Just over 80,000 Americans died from a drug overdose in 2024, a 27% decline from a year earlier.

NEW EVENT!! Sunday 5/18 11-12:30 pm WINTHROP, MACALL THER NAME WALK. Enjoy a group walk together where we share our sto...
05/09/2025

NEW EVENT!!

Sunday 5/18 11-12:30 pm WINTHROP, MA

CALL THER NAME WALK. Enjoy a group walk together where we share our stories, fill the air with our loved one’s names and find a bit of tranquility with a stroll on Deer Island while overlooking the Boston skyline.For more info/to register:
https://www.thesunwillrise.org/events-activities 💜☀️

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month 💚
05/02/2025

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

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Methuen Police Department’s C.A.R.E.S Initiative began in October of 2015. Our two Community Engagement Specialists are available to provide recovery resources, educate the community and outreach to high risk populations. If you, a family member or friend would like more information, please contact one of our Specialists. OUR MISSION: C.A.R.E.S Initiative integrates P***c Health and Public Safety practices to address the addiction epidemic in the community. We are dedicated to reduce recidivism rates of substance use and crime by raising awareness, providing recovery resources and outreach to the larger community. OUR VISION: C.A.R.E.S. Initiative envisions a collaborative society that eliminates stigma associated with substance abuse and crime, while creating a cohesive community that values health and well-being for all. OUR MESSAGE: Recovery happens in our families, communities and society. Embracing recovery principles and expanding recovery capital will generate a societal belief and value system that "Where there is breath, there is HOPE" Help Other People Evolve. WHAT WE PROVIDE: Resources for Recovery Educational Workshops and Trainings Outreach to at-risk populations Family support and referrals Pre-booking diversion