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April 15, 2016

Cheer on our Runners for Recovery

Our Boston Marathon runners have picked up their bibs and are ready for Marathon Monday! If you can’t make it to the marathon you can follow them on […]
March 18, 2016

Boston Marathon 2016

We are most grateful to the individuals who are Running for Recovery and raising funds for the Gavin Foundation. Please follow the links to their fundraising pages […]
February 5, 2016

Narcan in Newton

Narcan in Newton Angela Chow, NewTV News, reports on Newton’s first responders, schools and other departments now carrying the life saving anti-overdose drug Narcan. Gavin Foundation President/CEO John […]
January 28, 2016

Massachusetts Municipal Association Opioid Task Force

The Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA) created the Municipal Opiate Addiction and Overdose Prevention Task Force Chaired by Attleboro Mayor Kevin Duman and Medford Mayor Michael McGlynn. […]
January 21, 2016

Sober Home Certification Begins

Massachusetts Department of Public Health has initiated a voluntary certification process for Sober Homes. Also known as Recovery Homes, Sober Homes are places for individuals to live to […]
January 20, 2016

John P. McGhan interview on BNN News

Officials at the State House are trying to reach agreement on ways to address drug abuse in connection with opioids. Chris Lovett of Boston Neighborhood Network News […]
December 30, 2015

Thank You for Making the Season Bright!

  Thank you to our alumni and friends for giving our residents a wonderful holiday! Each one of the residents of the Charlestown Recovery House, Cushing House Boys, Cushing […]
December 11, 2015

Christmas Open House

Alumni, family and friends are invited to participate in our annual Holiday Open House on Wednesday, December 16th at 7:00 pm.  Join us for food, music and […]
December 1, 2015

Swim for Recovery

Calling all swimmers to join us for this fun annual event to benefit the Charlestown Recovery House. Can’t swim? No worries, come by to cheer on the […]