Behavioral Health Network (BHN) is proud to celebrate the opening of three new substance use disorder (SUD) treatment programs in Attleboro, Somerville, and Lawrence, advancing our mission to provide compassionate, high-quality care for individuals and families impacted by substance use.

Celebrating New Beginnings

On May 9, BHN hosted a Grand Opening in Attleboro, joined by Mayor Cathleen DeSimone, State Representatives Adam Scanlon and Jim Hawkins, and local partners.

On May 20, we celebrated the opening of our Somerville clinic with Mayor Katjana Ballantyne, At-Large City Councilor Jake Wilson, and leaders from the city’s Health and Human Services Department. A highlight of the event was a powerful testimonial from a client who shared their recovery journey.

On May 30, BHN proudly opened its Lawrence program, with Mayor Brian A. DePeña, State Representative Estela Reyes, Massachusetts Director of the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services Deirdre Calvert, Jen Babich from the State Opioid Treatment Authority, and Erica Weil, Quality Assurance & Licensing Director for BSAS in attendance.

At each celebration, BHN leaders including CEO Steve Winn, Medical Director Dr. Ruth Potee, Senior Vice President of Addiction & Recovery Services Tony Boswell, Senior Program Manager Gretchen Schwelm, and Program Directors Emma Simms (Attleboro) and Jesenia Duran (Somerville) delivered remarks highlighting the importance of hope, dignity, and accessible care.

Guests had the opportunity to tour the facilities, meet the BHN team, and learn more about the individualized services offered that include medication for opioid use disorder, counseling, and case management. The energy at each site reflected a shared commitment to recovery and strong community support.

Tony Boswell, BHN’s Senior Vice President of Addiction & Recovery Services, stated, “These facilities represent BHN’s commitment to delivering care grounded in dignity, respect, and community partnership. We believe recovery is possible for everyone, and these sites will help make that a reality for many.”

With programs now open in Attleboro, Somerville, and Lawrence, and Grand Openings planned in Brockton and Hyannis later this summer, BHN continues to expand access to SUD treatment across Massachusetts. We are deeply grateful to our staff, partners, and community leaders who made these openings possible.

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