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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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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Positive Alternative to School Suspension
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Early Diversion Worcester
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Education Recovery Academy
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Workforce Ready MA
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Alternative Peer Group
Our Purpose
Values:
Our Partners
Choices Behavioral Health Network
- YMCA of Central Massachusetts
- Joseph Early District Attorney, Worcester
- Massachusetts Department of Mental Health
- CMCA
- Juvenile Probation
- Massachusetts Department of Children and Families
- The Family Resource Center
- Tri-River Family Health Center
- Community Healthlink
- Motivating Youth Recovery
- Learn To Cope
- Department of Public Health – Bureau of Substance Addiction Services
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.”
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. …
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 …