New England Recovery Center

02/23/2026

Don't miss our upcoming virtual family support meeting with Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. and Magnolia Recovery Resources, focused on building safe and supportive communities.

Group and community support are widely recognized for the meaningful impact they can have on individuals and families throughout the recovery journey. This session will explore how mutual respect, shared expectations, and clear ground rules can help foster a stronger sense of safety, connection, and support.

📅 Wednesday, March 4 at 6:00 p.m. ET

📧 Email magnolia@spectrumhealthsystems.org for the Zoom link.

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02/17/2026

🌟 Highlighting compassionate leadership in care.

In this NERC Employee Spotlight, we’re proud to share the story of Prince Gopea, whose personal and professional path has shaped his deep commitment to those facing addiction. From navigating global challenges to guiding clinical teams, Prince exemplifies the compassionate leadership that supports healing and transformation at NERC.

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Learn how Nursing Supervisor Prince Gopea supports clients through compassionate, holistic addiction recovery at the New England Recovery Center.

02/16/2026

🌟 Celebrating leadership and compassion in recovery.

In our latest Board Member Spotlight, we’re proud to highlight Dr. James Celestin, a physician whose years of clinical experience in psychiatry, pain management, and addiction care, inform his work on Spectrum Health Systems’ Board. Dr. Celestin’s insight helps guide our mission to treat addiction with dignity, understanding, and medical expertise.

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02/13/2026

Recovery isn’t just about changing habits—it’s about rediscovering who you are.

In this week’s Staying Grounded , insights from our Chief Clinical Officer Lisa Blanchard explore how identity shifts during recovery and how self-acceptance and openness support lasting healing.

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02/12/2026

Recovery is not linear, and that truth is finally being talked about more openly. Celebrities like Natasha Lyonne and Chrissy Teigen have recently shared honest reflections about relapse, reminding us that recovery is a lifelong and evolving process.

Relapse does not mean failure. For many people, it can be part of the recovery journey, and speaking openly about it helps reduce shame and isolation. These conversations matter because they show that struggle can exist alongside success, and that asking for help is a sign of strength.

Recovery looks different for everyone, and no one has to navigate it alone. Compassion, support, and access to resources can make all the difference.

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“Recovery is an ongoing process,” writes Laura Antonia Jordan, who got sober a decade ago. “Rather than calcifying over time, it reveals itself to be fluid.”

02/11/2026

Airing Addiction is honored to welcome Dr. Eric Garland, one of the world’s foremost researchers in mindfulness-based interventions for addiction, pain, and stress. Dr. Garland is a clinical researcher and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience providing mindfulness-based therapy. He is the Distinguished Professor and Associate Dean for Research at the University of Utah College of Social Work, where he also directs the Center on Mindfulness and Integrative Health Intervention Development.

Dr. Garland is best known as the developer of Mindfulness-Oriented Recovery Enhancement (MORE) — an innovative, evidence‑based clinical intervention that integrates mindfulness training, cognitive‑behavioral therapy, and principles of positive psychology to support individuals struggling with addiction, emotional distress, chronic pain, and opioid use disorder. MORE has been tested in multiple NIH‑funded clinical trials and has demonstrated effectiveness in reducing addictive behaviors, improving emotional well‑being, and increasing positive emotions and meaning in life. Dr. Garland will explore how mindfulness, reappraisal, and savoring techniques can transform treatment for opioid use disorder Insights from decades of clinical research on pain, stress, and addiction

This conversation is especially timely as Spectrum Health Systems launches its participation in IMPOWER, a groundbreaking statewide research initiative in our Opioid Treatment Programs. IMPOWER will help advance the field’s understanding of how evidence-based, mindfulness‑integrated interventions like MORE can improve treatment outcomes and quality of life for individuals in recovery.

Join us for an inspiring and deeply informative episode with one of the leading voices shaping the future of addiction treatment and integrative mental health.

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02/05/2026

Natasha Lyonne recently opened up about her ongoing recovery journey.

Natasha emphasized that recovery is a lifelong process rooted in honesty, perseverance, and connection. By speaking directly to those who may be struggling, she reminded others that no matter how difficult the moment is, no one is alone and support can come from the most unexpected places.

Recovery isn’t linear, and it doesn’t require perfection. What matters is continuing forward, leaning into love, and believing that healing is still possible.

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02/02/2026

We invite you to join our upcoming virtual family support meeting with Spectrum Health Systems, Inc. and Magnolia Recovery and Consulting Services, focused on calming your stress response and nervous system education for anyone supporting a loved one through difficult circumstances.

This session will examine how the nervous system responds to ongoing stress and share accessible tools to help you reset, find calm, and feel more in control.

📅 Wednesday, February 4th at 6:00 p.m. ET

📧 Email magnolia@spectrumhealthsystems.org for the Zoom link.

🔗 Learn more here: https://tinyurl.com/3mn4r3cs

01/30/2026

In this episode of Airing Addiction, we’re joined by Stephen Murray, executive leader at SafeSpot—the nation’s first and only professionalized, 24/7 peer-led overdose detection and prevention hotline.

Formerly known as the Massachusetts Overdose Prevention Helpline, SafeSpot has quietly saved lives by doing something radically simple: staying with people while they use drugs and activating help if an emergency arises.

Stephen shares the story behind SafeSpot’s evolution from a volunteer-run “Never Use Alone” line to a nationally funded, paid peer workforce operating across multiple states. We dive into what it means to professionalize lived experience, why dignity and compensation matter in harm reduction, and how a model where only 1 in 400 calls becomes an overdose can still be the difference between life and death.

From workforce development to policy wins to the future of overdose prevention, this conversation explores how SafeSpot is building a scalable, human-centered response to the overdose crisis—one call at a time.

Join Jesse and Lisa to hear how Stephen started SafeSpot and his own journey to recovery, only on Airing Addiction!”

01/27/2026

Looking for thoughtful conversations on addiction, recovery, and mental health? Airing Addiction brings together honest dialogue and meaningful insight in every episode.

Hosted by Lisa Blanchard and Jesse Chaison, the series features voices of lived experience alongside professionals working every day to strengthen care, expand access, and support long-term recovery. Topics range from peer recovery and treatment pathways to the role of community in healing.

Explore the full lineup of episodes and follow along, so you don't miss future conversations.

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Listen to the latest episode of Airing Addiction, a podcast about addiction topics ranging from education & awareness to treatment options & client interviews.

01/22/2026

Noah Cyrus has opened up about her journey through addiction and recovery, sharing how a period of deep personal struggles led her to confront her substance use and mental health.

After facing feelings of isolation and hopelessness, Noah made the decision to seek help and commit to her healing. Today, she’s using her voice to remind others that recovery takes time, support matters, and choosing to ask for help can be life-changing.

Recovery looks different for everyone, and no one has to go through it alone.

Read more in @/Entertainment Weekly here: https://tinyurl.com/4wt4rav4