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Leading with Compassion

  • August 26, 2023
  • Jack Maroney, MSHCA, LADC1
Shaun Wallace, one of Lake Ave Recovery’s founding partners, had the honor of speaking at Net of Compassion’s Bread of Life Benefit at Clark University to share his story...
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A Story of a Comeback Greater Than The Setback

  • August 26, 2023
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Born and raised in Worcester, I witnessed the devastating effects the opioid epidemic had as it tore through our community, yet I wasn’t immune to it. What started as...
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Giving Back With Ashley’s Hope

  • August 26, 2023
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Lake Ave Recovery recently had the honor of working with Marybeth Kalil and learning the story behind Ashley’s Hope. Ashley’s Hope was created in remembrance of Marybeth’s beloved daughter,...
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The Impact of Addiction on Families

  • August 26, 2023
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Lake Ave Recovery’s esteemed Dr. James DiReda had the pleasure of sitting down with Aaron Huey of the #1 parenting podcast, Beyond Risk and Back, to discuss the impact...
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CSWE’s Guide for Substance Use Social Work Practice

  • August 26, 2023
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In 2019, Lake Ave Recovery’s Dr. James DiReda was selected to serve on the National Task Force for The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) in developing 2015’s Specialized Practice Curricular Guide...
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Executive Director: Alice Lenhart, MA, MEd, LMHC

  • August 26, 2023
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Meet Alice! It is truly a privilege to welcome Alice to Lake Ave Recovery as our new Executive Director. Alice comes to LAR with years of experience as both...
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