CARES - Community Addiction Resource Engagement Services

10/11/2026

Mark your calendars for some Halloween fun 📆
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10/02/2026

10/01/2026

WE’RE BACK! 🎉✂️

New date. Same celebration. And we are READY to finally open the doors!

Join us Saturday, October 17th from 10 AM–12 PM for the official ribbon cutting of the Methuen Youth & Community Center.

🎶 Music
✂️ Official Ribbon Cutting
🎤 Special Guests
🚪 Guided Tours
☕ Light Refreshments
💙 And a chance to see what’s been happening inside MYCC!

📍 10 Ditson Place, Methuen

There’s been a lot happening behind the scenes, and we can’t wait for you to see it.

Come celebrate what’s possible for Methuen’s young people.

Scan the QR code to register!

MerrimackValley Community

09/23/2026

🌟Ray Of Light Recovery Would Love Your Support🌟

October 3rd
Meet at Common Grounds to make posters 💜✝️

Walk starts:
8:30 am -10 am

We walk for those we've lost. We walked for those in Recovery and to reduce stigma.🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♂️🚶🏼‍♀️🚶‍♂️


🌟 Free BBQ
🌟 Great Music
🌟Resource Tables

Bring Your Children Activities will be provided
Cotton Candy Popcorn Coloring / Crafts Station Fenced in play ground

09/23/2026

❤️ MAKE A DIFFERENCE WHEN SOMEONE NEEDS IT MOST ❤️

The Trauma Intervention Program (TIP) is looking for compassionate community members who want to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.

TIP Volunteers are specially trained to respond alongside First Responders and provide emotional and practical support to individuals and families during the first difficult hours following a traumatic event.

Sometimes you can’t change what happened — but you can make sure someone doesn’t have to face it alone.

The Fall 2026 Training Academy begins November 12th in Andover, MA, and volunteers are needed!
No special background is required — just a compassionate heart, a willingness to learn, and a desire to serve your community. ❤️

📍 Training: 32 N. Main Street, Andover, MA
📅 November 12–21, 2026 — all training dates are required

📧 To register or learn more: Karen Held at [email protected]
Please share! You never know who in your circle may be looking for an opportunity to turn their compassion into action.
Be there. Bring comfort. Make a difference. ❤️

09/16/2026

📚 METHUEN HHSI/CARES IS AT NEVINS LIBRARY!
Stop by and say hello! 👋💜

Methuen’s HHSI/CARES team will be at the Nevins Memorial Library every Wednesday from 10:00–11:00 AM.

Come meet our team and learn more about the services, resources, support, and connections available to individuals and families in our community.

Whether you have questions, need assistance, or simply want to learn more about what we do — come on in and see us!

📍 Nevins Memorial Library
🗓️ Wednesdays
⏰ 10:00–11:00 AM
Connecting our community to help, hope, and resources. 💜

09/03/2026

The Great American Recovery recognizes that recovery thrives in community. When housing, peer support, employment services, faith communities, and treatment providers work together, more people can build healthy, fulfilling lives.

09/02/2026

Recovery housing is more than a roof overhead. It provides a safe, supportive environment where people can build stability, connect with peers, and access services that strengthen long-term recovery.

🏡 The Benefits of Sober Housing 💜

Recovery doesn’t end when treatment ends. For many, the transition back into everyday life can be one of the most challenging parts of the journey.

Sober housing provides a safe, supportive, substance-free environment where individuals can continue building the foundation they started in treatment.

✨ Sober housing can provide:
• Accountability and structure
• A supportive recovery community
• A safe place away from triggers and negative influences
• Opportunities to build healthy routines and independence
• Support while finding employment, attending meetings, or continuing treatment
• A chance to rebuild relationships and reconnect with the community

Most importantly, you don't have to do recovery alone. Being surrounded by people who understand the journey can make all the difference.

A sober home isn't just a place to live. It can be a bridge between treatment and a healthy, independent life. 💜

If you or someone you love is looking for recovery support or resources, please reach out. There is help. There is hope. And there is a community that wants to see you succeed. 💜

09/01/2026

💜 CELEBRATING RECOVERY — ONE PERSON, ONE JOURNEY, ONE SUCCESS AT A TIME 💜

Through the CARES Initiative, we have had the privilege of meeting with 204 individuals, connecting many with treatment, resources, and a path toward recovery.

Some of these men and women have embraced recovery and gone on to become productive, valued, and contributing members of our community. Their journeys remind us that recovery is possible. 🙏

Today, we congratulate everyone in recovery — and especially those who are just beginning their journey. 💜

And to those who have tried, struggled, or slipped:

KEEP TRYING.

A setback does not erase your progress. Your journey is not over. You have a community that supports you, believes in you, and wants to see you succeed.

If you or someone you know is struggling and needs treatment, recovery support, or community resources, please don't hesitate to reach out.

You don't have to do this alone.
There is hope. There is help. Recovery is possible. 💜

978-983-8698
978-701-7709
[email protected]