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Working Cities Lowell was a cross-sector coalition of 13 core institutions working with residents and business owners in the Acre neighborhood of Lowell. Paul is also a strong supporter of many non-profits throughout the Merrimack Valley, serving as the Entertainment Director for the Salvation Army radiothon, which helps so many families in need in the region. While he is very busy professionally working as a truck driver, professional musician and fishing boat captain, Paul stills find time to give back to his community.

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It is our experience that those who are suffering in active addiction are wonderful people who are afflicted with a horrible disease. Addiction not only ravages the lives of those who are actively using, but also the lives of those who love them the most. We believe that structure, support, and community programs are the vessels by which our residents return to the stream of life. Chelsea’s House Chelsea’s House, a supporter of Sober House Directory, builds sober home communities where residents are supported in their recovery journeys. Chelsea’s House sees a world where every person in recovery has access to a supportive, healthy, and safe home environment built on respect, focused on recovery, and lead by peers. Residents live together as a family to develop the tools and strengthen their character in order to live free from substance abuse.

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A tireless community advocate, Paul has served as the past President and Vice President of the Pawtucketville Citizen Council and is the Founder of the Rosemont Terrace neighborhood group. Paul Belley joined the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors in January of 2017, but has been involved with the organization since its grand opening. As is the case with many families, Paul has witnessed the devastating effects of the opioid crisis within his own family.

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She also served as PTO Treasurer in the Andover Public Schools and volunteered as a CCD teacher at St. Augustine Church. In her spare time, Alison enjoys being active by running and hiking, traveling, and photography. 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. Catherine brings her passion for helping members and cultivating relationships to the Financial Wellness team with the goal of providing educational resources to members from preschool through adulthood.

1. University of Massachusetts LowellA nationally ranked, public research institution, partof the University of Massachusetts system.
2. A list of all sober houses in Lowell, Massachusetts is available below.
3. Sober houses often serve as a bridge between treatment and independent living and offer affordable rents and a supportive environment for those in recovery from substance abuse.
4. Kerrie has experience with numerous non-profits and health arenas and often serves as a volunteer board member.
5. After graduating from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and Salem State College with her Master’s degree in Education, Martha began her teaching career in the Lowell Public Schools, as a K-5 grade art specialist.
6. 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.

Skilled in public speaking, management, fundraising, health policy and advocacy, and program development, she has also published in research journals including Plos One. She resides in Centralville, with her husband Tom, and two boys Ian (15) and Evan (13). Kerrie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and taking long walks with their dog Gogo. The Megan House Foundation, Inc features two Success Homes which provide transitional supportive housing partially funded by the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services. Residents participate in the development and implementation of an Individual Service Plan, setting goals to achieve prior to transitioning to independent living.

We do not show halfway houses, treatment programs, or rehabilitation facilities. Sober living houses, also called sober homes and sober living environments, are facilities that provide safe housing and supportive, structured living conditions for people exiting drug rehabilitation programs. Sober houses serve as a transitional environment between such programs and mainstream society. Sober houses, also called recovery homes or sober living homes, provide housing for men and women in recovery from addiction. Sober houses often serve as a bridge between treatment and independent living and offer affordable rents and a supportive environment for those in recovery from substance abuse. At Rise Above, a sober house for women in Lowell, our calling is to provide a safe harbor from which recovering individuals can heal and grow.

In 2006 Steven was the first recipient of the annual “Award for Leadership in the Advancement of Telemedicine” by the American Telemedicine Association. In 2011, Steven was elected to the American Telemedicine Association College of Fellows. Anthony “A.J.” Villandry is an Account Executive with Clark Insurance in Lowell, MA. He lives in Chelmsford with his wife Carly, 6 month old daughter Ever, and their 2 year old golden doodle Aries.

A graduate of Lowell High School, David began serving on the Megan House Foundation Board of Directors since its early days in 2015. He also serves on the Retirement Board for the City of Lowell and served on the Retirement Board for Marlborough, Massachusetts. The common theme throughout Dan’s 33-year business career has been one of driving growth for technology based, telecommunications related companies with high value product propositions. Dennis is also a supporter of many non-profits throughout the Lowell area, volunteering for the Kazanjian Foundation. Locally, Steven serves on the Board of Governors of Lowell General Hospital/Circle Health where he was chairperson of the LGH TeamWalk for Cancer Care for several years. He has served as a member of the Board of Directors of The Megan’s House Foundation since 2017 and as its Treasurer since 2019.