Wellness and Recovery Services in Merrimack Valley

Chelsea House

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. 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.

Chelsea House

all of life’s ebbs and flows.

  1. In her spare time, Martha is a talented interior designer and loves helping family and friends create spaces that reflect their personal needs and budgets.
  2. Residents prepare to return to the community, independent and substance free.
  3. The recovery residence is tailor-made as a stepping stone in the recovery process with the goal of driving individuals to live fully sober, independent lives.
  4. She resides in Centralville, with her husband Tom, and two boys Ian (15) and Evan (13).
  5. Kerrie enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, and taking long walks with their dog Gogo.

In 2012 Shaun and his wife Teri founded RAD Racing, a program to help youth in Lowell learn respect, work ethic, and mechanical skills by building, designing, and racing 1/24 slot cars. All participants must build, design, and race a car completely by themselves. Shaun gives credit to the YMCA, and Boys and Girls Club for passing these skills on to him as a youth and feels that nurturing young minds in a world of skill and competitive activities is greatly missed today. Louise founded and continues to facilitate the Merrimack Valley’s Coping Today support group to assist families struggling with loss of a loved one due to drug use disorder. Catherine is committed to serving the members of her community and has a passion for giving back. Gorham StreetThis is a great house with a small group of people who really have an incredibly strong “stay sober” attitude.

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She has been with Jeanne D’Arc since 2010 when she began her career as a teller at the Lowell branch. She has since navigated through various positions within the Credit Union, including Lead Teller, Assistant Branch Manager, Branch Manager, and now AVP, Financial Wellness. She earned a bachelor’s degree from Curry College, majoring in communication with a concentration in journalism and minoring in business management, graduating Magna Cum Laude. Trying very hard to avoid temptation to go drink or do whatever I can find.

Sober Living in Lowell, Massachusetts

The House Director oversees both homes to assist with additional case management support and to facilitate weekly house meetings. Both homes are near an established public transportation route allowing access to work, education and recreational opportunities, which are vital components to a successful recovery. During that time, it became abundantly clear there was a tremendous need for treatment for women who suffer from addiction, which led to a decision in 2009 to pursue a career in the  substance abuse treatment field and help women recover. She attended Lowell Public Schools and graduated from UMASS Lowell with a degree in Business Management with the Class of 2004.

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Located a minute’s walk to the train station and just blocks from downtown Lowell. Transitional housing is temporary housing for the working homeless population and is set up to transition their residents to Chelsea House permanent housing. Teddy began his broadcasting career as a Sports Producer at WDH-TV Channel 7 in Boston and also wrote for the Lowell Sun. When not working at the radio station, Teddy helps run his family restaurant in Lowell. He is a graduate of Dracut High School, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree from the University of Massachusetts-Lowell and a Master’s Degree in Mass Communication/Broadcast Journalism from Emerson College.

The Men’s Recovery Home has provided  substance use disorder treatment to individuals struggling with addiction since 1972. The program continues to provide critical housing and supportive services to men in early recovery. Residents prepare to return to the community, independent and substance free. The culture in our sober homes promotes family, friendship, support, and recovery.

Kerrie D’Entremont is an experienced Executive Director with a demonstrated history of working in the non-profit, public health field, for over twenty-five years. For the past ten years, she has been the Executive Director for the Greater Lowell Health Alliance, a strategic coalition of community organizations that improves the wellbeing of those living in the Greater Lowell Region. Kerrie has experience with numerous non-profits and health arenas and often serves as a volunteer board member. 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).