She first became involved with the organization by attending their annual Gala, a fundraising event which raises funds to help with the program and services provided to the residents of Megan’s House and Erin’s house. She served on the board of Directors for over two years until accepting her current role. A New Hampshire native born and raised, who attended local schools and graduating with a bachelor’s in Communication and Business from the University of New Hampshire in Durham, NH. With over 10 years of experience in the financial industry, Alison is a trusted business advisor who understands the unique needs of local businesses. As Commercial Lender, Alison provides personalized lending solutions to businesses, professionals, and non-profits throughout the greater area. Carleen recently joined the Megan House Foundation after several years of experience in the corporate world.
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- In addition to helping his customers navigate their risk management programs, A.J.
- Carleen was born and raised in Lowell and now lives in Dracut with her husband.
- In addition, she has served on the Board of Westford Against Substance Abuse from 2017 to present.
- Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor.
- In her “spare” time, MaryBeth loves to relax at the beach and watch the Patriots.
Angela began working at Megan’s House in 2016 as a Recovery Specialist and later moved on to the position of Success Coach. Encouraged by the Megan’s House Foundation, she returned to school and completed state requirements to become a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor. She continued to grow in her career at Megan’s House and took on the role of Family Counselor, working with residents and their supports to rebuild trust and promote healthy communication. In the fall of 2023, Angela became the Program Director of Megan’s House.
Steven has authored many articles on telemedicine technology and the growth and acceptance of the remote healthcare industry. Martha Crowe Hyslip was born and raised in Lowell, where she currently resides. She has a passion for volunteering and has donated endless hours to non-profit organizations, as she enjoys helping others. Beginning in 2012 Pamela transitioned to the External Affairs division to work collaboratively with the VP of External Affairs, Philanthropy and Marketing. The Megan House Foundation operates and manages two “Success Homes” (transitional supportive housing) for women 18+ who have completed treatment at Megan’s House or another program for substance use disorder. New Beginning Recovery is a sober home only and we do not provide addiction services or addiction treatment of any kind.
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- The center of Community Health & Wellness provides over 400 programs annually to non-profit organizations and corporate clients.
- Since leaving Holyoke, her devotion to volunteering has stayed with her.
- She has a passion for volunteering and has donated endless hours to non-profit organizations, as she enjoys helping others.
- For the past ten years, she has been the Executive Director for the Greater Lowell Health Alliance, a strategic coalition of community organizations that improves the wellbeing of those living in the Greater Lowell Region.
- She and her husband, Rick, own Griffin Greenhouse Supplies, Inc. in Tewksbury, where she is a Special Events Coordinator, responsible for the successful implementation of domestic trade shows.
She is a graduate of Rivier College with a degree in Office Administration. Carleen was born and raised in Lowell and now lives in Dracut with her husband. The culture in our sober homes promotes family, friendship, support, and recovery. The House Director oversees both homes to assist with additional case management support and to facilitate weekly house meetings.
Over and eighteen year career in the field, MaryBeth has worked in clinical settings supporting and guiding individuals who present with various inner challenges. Her passion and mission is to promote independence while addressing and processing underlying sensitive issues such as trauma, life changes, and stressors. Tanya very much enjoys being in a supportive role and combines her creative problem solving and organization skills with everything-is-possible attitude to support our Executive Director and The Megan House Foundation.
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Most importantly, she loves to spend quality time with her Husband, family and friends. Zack’s Team believes that recovery is possible and has been able to offer treatment and sober living scholarships to hundreds of young adults in the Merrimack Valley, who would otherwise have no access to treatment options. A Lowell Native and current Dracut resident, Catherine Casey is the Assistant Vice President of Financial Wellness at Jeanne D’Arc Credit Union.
LIV RECOVERY is a privately owned structured sober living home for women. Located in the Belvidere neighborhood of Lowell Ma, just 30 minutes outside of Boston . When the opportunity came to work for The Megan House Foundation, Tanya knew immediately that this was the job for her. Her background in business administration, combined with her interest in recovery, made it the perfect fit. In her spare time, Martha is a talented interior designer and loves helping family and friends create spaces that reflect their personal needs and budgets.
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Both homes are near an established public transportation route allowing access to work, education and recreational opportunities, which are vital components to a successful recovery. LIV RECOVERY is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive, drug and alcohol-free environment for women to build a life of sustained recovery. Steven is an active member in telemedicine associations and organizations around the globe and has presented at numerous telemedicine forums throughout North America, South America, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
With a focus on promoting accountability and personal growth, New Beginning Recovery aims to assist residents in transitioning to independent living while fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among its occupants. MaryBeth was born and raised in Boston and now lives in Haverhill, MA with her many pets. In her “spare” time, MaryBeth loves to relax at the beach and watch the Patriots. Shaun is very active in the community, also serving as a Board member for the Latinx Community Center for Empowerment, as well as organizing and advocating for many community based efforts.
This Rogers sober living home offers a structured community designed to promote long-term sobriety, personal growth, and accountability. Guests benefit from affordable and sustainable sober living, where they can rebuild their lives surrounded by a recovery-focused community that prioritizes well-being and lasting recovery.” Tanya’s passion for recovery largely came from her support of The Herren Project. After hearing former NBA player, Chris Herren speak about his recovery at her local high school in 2013, she decided to help raise funds for treatment navigation by running her first every 5k. In addition, she has served on the Board of Westford Against Substance Abuse from 2017 to present.
She has been with Jeanne D’Arc since 2010 when she began her career as a teller at the Lowell branch. She has since navigated through various positions within the Credit Union, including Lead Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and now AVP, Financial Wellness. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism and minoring in business management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Outside of work, Tanya is passionate about many things including yoga, interior design, gardening, self-improvement and mental health awareness. Sue is a senior financial executive with over 30 years of experience in corporate development, acquisitions and company re-engineering.
A.J.’s role within Clark Insurance New Beginning Recovery Review has him working directly with business owners throughout the Merrimack Valley to help mitigate/manage risk, specifically in the non-profit, construction, and property management industries. Prior to healthcare Pamela worked in the insurance industry as a licensed broker for Colonial Life and Accident. From there, she transitioned into Managed Care, joining a privately-owned company as the Director of Business Development.
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In 2002, she began working at a homeless family shelter, and it was there she realized she wanted to pursue a career in mental health. In 2010, Kim graduated from Cambridge College with a Master of Ed all while raising her three amazing sons. She received her LMHC in 2012 and in 2015 became the Clinical Director at The Megan House working with young women who suffer from substance use disorder. In 2023 Kim returned to a career in the public school system as a School Adjustment Councilor. New Beginning Recovery is a residential facility in Lowell, MA that provides a supportive environment for individuals in recovery from substance abuse.
She served three years as co-chair of SEGL part of the United Way, which raises money for local non-profit organizations so that children of Greater Lowell can enjoy a safe summer of fun, learning, and employment. In May of 2019 Pamela completed her Bachelors of Science Degree in Healthcare Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. The center of Community Health & Wellness provides over 400 programs annually to non-profit organizations and corporate clients. Pamela Huntley was named Executive Director of The Megan House Foundation on July 1, 2019, after serving in the role on an interim basis since January of the same year.