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Our Story

Choices was formed by a diverse group of professionals across multiple disciplines inclusive of thriving lived experience members who are deeply passionate about strengthening the care continuum for adolescents in recovery. Our board chair, Billy Beers, spearheaded this effort forming the core team and engaging critical partnerships that launched this important initiative. Collectively, we took a deep dive into research and community-based assessments to support and inform the framework of the care we provide. We take a holistic, comprehensive, community-driven approach to program design that is equity-based, recovery oriented, culturally, and linguistically sensitive, rooted in evidence-based practices, adhere to a zero-barrier policy and follow a harm reduction model of intervention.

Programs and Services

At Choices, we work within collaborative partnerships across multiple disciplines including health, education, juvenile justice, nonprofits, local businesses and state and local agencies. We are funded by the support and generosity of our neighbors who believe in investing in a second chance for youth affected by addiction, government agencies, corporate and private foundations. 

Our programs are comprehensive in scale, integrate evidence-based practices, and are modeled after best practices to support long term recovery. We adhere to National Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) standards and support continuous quality improvement practices to strengthen overall impact.

Our full range of services take place at 108 Grove Street Suite 202 in Worcester, MA. All enrolled youth receive a free membership to the Greendale YMCA of Central Mass through a collaborative partnership.  

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Our Purpose

Mission

Working to create a safe, supportive, respectful recovery community where adolescents struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders can reclaim and restore all aspects of their lives.

Mission

Working to create a safe, supportive, respectful recovery community where adolescents struggling with addiction and co-occurring disorders can reclaim and restore all aspects of their lives.

Vision

We embrace all pathways to recovery, ensuring that our adolescents are free from judgment and stigma while forging their chosen path to a life that is free of addiction.

Vision

We embrace all pathways to recovery, ensuring that our adolescents are free from judgment and stigma while forging their chosen path to a life that is free of addiction.

Values:

Hope

We believe in the inherent potential for success, both in recovery and in life.

Hope

We believe in the inherent potential for success, both in recovery and in life.

Community

We believe in mutual acceptance and support; we celebrate the diverse strengths and abilities of each member, respecting the differences that make up our unique community.

Community

We believe in mutual acceptance and support; we celebrate the diverse strengths and abilities of each member, respecting the differences that make up our unique community.

Accountability

We take responsibility for ourselves and our recovery, our actions and their consequences. We recognize the impact that our actions will have on our community, our families and beyond.

Accountability

We take responsibility for ourselves and our recovery, our actions and their consequences. We recognize the impact that our actions will have on our community, our families and beyond.

Health

We are committed to a holistic approach to wellness as a primary feature of recovery and sober living.

Health

We are committed to a holistic approach to wellness as a primary feature of recovery and sober living.

Our Partners

Choices Behavioral Health Network

Testimonials

Read what our teens and families are saying

Our son’s recovery journey has not been a straight line and it’s not been easy for sure. There have been setbacks, disappointments, sleepless nights but as Choices staff states – “progress not perfection”. We now have a copilot helping us navigate the uncertain terrain of recovery, providing caring and unconditional support. Choices gets it and we are so glad we found them. – Craig H.”

News

Workforce Ready MA is under way

Choices has receives $1.2 million from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services …

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Choices selected for funding by SAMHSA for Early Diversion Services

Choices was one of four agencies to receive funding from SAMHSA for early diversion programming. …

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The Health Foundation of Central Mass selects Choices as a Grantee

We are excited to share that our youth will be able to safely and comfortably …