PAACA

06/19/2026

Want to help, but can't donate? Here are some ways you can support us without spending!

06/18/2026

It's almost that time again! Join us on June 25th for a great meal and to recognize CREATE Recovery!

06/16/2026

An important part of recovery is taking care of your mental health, and sometimes social media is impacting us negatively without us even realizing. Make sure to check in with yourself about the content you're engaging with.

06/16/2026

06/16/2026

🥾🌲 RECOVERY TAKES THE TRAIL! JOIN US FOR THE BLUE HILLS HIKING EVENT! 🌲🥾

On Thursday, June 18th, Stairway to Recovery will be teaming up with the other Peer Recovery Centers of the East for an exciting Collaborative Blue Hills Hiking Event! We’ll be joining forces with Peer 2 Peer Recovery Support Center, RISE Recovery Support Center, Taunton Peer Recovery Center, Anchored in Recovery, The Bridge Recovery Center DRC Recovery Center for an unforgettable day of fellowship, wellness, recovery, connection, and outdoor adventure! 💙💪

Together, we’re proving that Recovery Has No Limits — Not Even Mountains! 🏔️

🕘 Hiking Time: 9:00AM – 3:00PM
📍 Location: Blue Hills

⚠️ IMPORTANT PROGRAM HOURS UPDATE:
Stairway to Recovery will be CLOSED from 9:00AM–3:00PM while staff and members attend the event. We will reopen at 3:30PM and remain open during our rescheduled hours until 8:00PM.

🥾 SPECIAL INCENTIVE – FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE! 🥾
The FIRST 12 STR members to sign up will receive FREE hiking boots purchased by STR to help prepare for the hike! Boots are LIMITED and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

🎒 STR has you covered! For the 12 participating STR members, we will also be providing hiking essentials including:
✅ Hiking Supplies
✅ Bug Spray
✅ Sunscreen
✅ Water Tins
✅ Bagged Lunches & More!

🚐 PLEASE READ: There are limited transportation spots available. If you would like to attend OR plan to meet the STR crew there, you MUST speak with Program Director Todd Barreira Jr. or Assistant Director Mark DePaolo BEFORE the event.

❗ Please DO NOT just show up at Blue Hills without first speaking to the P.D. or A.D.

This is more than a hike — it’s recovery, unity, wellness, and community in action! Let’s hit the trails together and represent the power of peer recovery! 💙🌿

Spots and boots are LIMITED — Sign up TODAY!



Gandara Center

06/15/2026

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06/12/2026

Music can be a powerful part of recovery. What song helped you through addiction, recovery, grief, mental health challenges, or a difficult season of life?

Share a song that inspires hope, healing, strength, or perseverance, and we'll add it to our community playlist!

06/10/2026

Encouraging news, yet there is much work to be done. What we are doing is saving lives, but together we must remain persistent in our effort.

https://newbedfordlight.org/mass-opioid-deaths-fall-below-1000-for-first-year-since-2013/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwdGRjcASWMvBjbGNrBJYyCWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHtzVM16d9Pa9zeMabRAvgUr8-rk5EudAf4I9gRnRqQkl4zfhupKucF3GQfcf_aem_Zknd9nwI1BUBloX95BQJYw

State officials credit housing, harm reduction, treatment options, and peer support for the decline in fatal overdoses. A changing street-drug supply may also play a role.

06/09/2026

The towns of Dartmouth and Westport hosted the first ever Feel Good Fair on Saturday, June 6 at the UMass Dartmouth campus. “These are the types of events we want to have in the community,” said Town Administrator Cody Haddad, “Really promote mental health and mental health awareness and posit...

06/09/2026