Worcester, Mass. - The leader of the Massachusetts Bureau of Substance Addiction Services toured recovery programs in Worcester Tuesday, as part of national recovery month. In-patient recovery programs at Community Healthlink support individuals struggling with addiction. Support includes clinical stabilization services, a detox program and transitional support services. During the tour, BSAS commissioner Dee Calvert met a client on a journey of their own to recovery and reinforced the bureau's commitment to supporting transformative recovery initiatives. 

"This is a time to celebrate people who are admitted sober to several decades sober,” Calvert said. “We need to uplift the voices of people in our community and celebrate them. Every month is so important for our agency." 

"Knowing about all the help Massachusetts has versus other states. Again, looking at yourself and admitting to yourself. Be real with yourself and reach out for help,” Community Healthlink client Matthew Sanders said. 

Calvert also took time Tuesday to thank caregivers for their dedication to supporting these individuals.