Addiction Treatment Center Supports Clients Starting A New Chapter

Danvers MA

06 April, 2022

2:09 PM

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This Patch article is sponsored by Chapters Recovery Center. Chapters Recovery Center is dedicated to providing personalized, supportive,and passionate care in a safe and therapeutic environment to those impacted bysubstance use disorders. Patch had a chance to talk with Shannon Lundin, Director of Recovery and Community Engagement at Chapters Recovery Center. Patch: How long have you been doing business in town, or how long has your organization been around in the community? Lundin: Chapters Recovery Center is brand new and officially opened on Nov. 24, 2021I have been working here at Chapters since January 2022. Patch: What attracted you to the line of work you're in, and how did you get started? Lundin: I have been working in this line of work for 16 years. Working in addiction treatmentprovides life-saving support to those trying to overcome a debilitating disease. I woke upone day at 25 years old and had nothing to show for my life. It took me years tofigure out my purpose in life and find what I was truly passionate about. After yearsof active addiction and wreaking havoc on those around me and myself, I was lostand broken. When I finally made the decision to change my life, I started to really admire thepeople who helped shape me into the woman I am today. I noticed something inthose people that I began to strive for, and I started to discover my purpose and mypassion — to help others in the same position I was once in myself. At one time Ithought that a life away from drugs and alcohol was simply impossible for someonelike me. Now, I truly believe that if I could do it, anybody can. Today, I am a person inlong-term recovery coming up on 18 years in May. Patch: If you had to sum up your business mission to a stranger in five words, what would those words be? Lundin: Personalized, Supportive, Inspire, Healing, Transformative Patch: What's the biggest challenge or most difficult moment you've faced in your job? Lundin: Unfortunately, this work comes with a lot of heartbreaks. I have personallyexperienced many losses due to overdose, it is something that has become the normand that just shouldn't be. It is not normal to constantly lose people to a disease thatis treatable. That's why I continue to do this work and fight for one of our mostvulnerable populations. Patch: What's the most satisfying part of your job? Lundin: Witnessing individuals and families overcome their struggles with addiction andliving purpose-driven lives. Patch: How would you say your business or organization distinguishes itself from the others? Lundin: At Chapters we strive to provide the necessary tools to achieve sustainable,long-term recovery to allow individuals the opportunity to live a purpose-driven life.Understanding that addiction is a public health crisis, our overall goal is to promotewellness for the individual, their family and their community. We aim to help advancecommunities and transform lives. Patch: What's the best piece of advice you've ever been given when it comes to success? Lundin: Commit to God whatever you do and He will make your plans succeed. Patch: Are there any new projects or endeavors you're working on that you're extra excited about? If so, what details can you share and what makes it so exciting? Lundin: September is National Recovery Month, so I am excited to plan a calendar of eventsthroughout the month. We will be doing something for National Overdose AwarenessDay on Aug. 31, 2022 to kick off Recovery Month. I'm also working on an alumni event,and a ribbon cutting ceremony for Chapters. Patch: Do you have any events coming up in your community? If so, tell us about them. Lundin: We have a Recovery Basketball Tournament coming up on April 9 Chapterssponsored the event and will have two teams participating. (In the event of rain, keep an eye out for a rain date.) The tournament will be held at Doherty Park in Charlestown on Bunker Hill St. — starting at 9 a.m. Greater Waltham Recovery Solutions is hosting the event. There will be resourcetables, a DJ/music, a food truck and prizes. Lots of recovery and tons of fun. Patch: How can Patch readers learn more about your work and business? Lundin: Patch readers can learn more about Chapters Recovery Center on our Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn pages.