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Easter Seals NH Expands Substance Abuse Services with Addition of Webster Place Recovery Center

Easter Seals NH is pleased to announce that Webster Place Recovery Center at Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin, NH, has joined the Easter Seals NH family and will play an instrumental role in offering substance abuse recovery services. This partnership combines the expertise of two recognized leaders in health and social services and provides clients with access to a wide spectrum of programs that contributes to the continuum of care necessary for recovery.

"There is a critical need for alcohol and substance abuse treatment services that are accessible, inclusive, and sustainable," said Larry Gammon, President and CEO of Easter Seals NH. "We are proud to expand our current services and work in collaboration with Webster Place Recovery Center to be a part of the solution for the residents of our state and beyond."

Webster Place Recovery Center, which opened its doors in 2008, is a residential sanctuary for those ready to begin their recovery from drugs and alcohol. Situated on the historic, peaceful acres of the Daniel Webster Farm in Franklin, NH, guests are immersed in a safe, tranquil setting ideally suited to learning, growing, and healing.

Alex Ray, a New Hampshire entrepreneur and owner of the Common Man family of restaurants bought the historic property at an auction. During the purchase process he made a commitment to invest in the property so an independent and separate nonprofit board could be formed to provide the hope of reaching people who had a desire to overcome alcohol and drug abuse and in dependence.

Since March 2008, more than 500 residents have received help at Webster Place and a vibrant support network has formed with alumni, staff and the surrounding community. Webster Place has also operated under a self-sustaining private pay model of not relying on donations or grants, yet has still provided more than 20% of its services as scholarships.

"Our mission is to help restore the lives of men and woman seeking sobriety, reduce their chances for relapse, and ease their transition back into everyday life," said Webster Place Chairman of the Board Charles Clarkson. "We simply help each other grow into recovery, and into a changed way of life, one day at a time in a serene & spiritual setting with support, to allow this transformation to occur."

Now as part of Easter Seals NH, Webster Place will fall under the experienced leadership of Vice President of Substance Abuse Services Dr. Cheryl Wilkie, Psy.D., MLADC who also oversees the Farnam Center in Manchester and Concord. The Farnum Center in Manchester is a residential, comprehensive alcohol and substance abuse treatment facility. The Farnum Center in Concord offers an Intensive Outpatient Substance Abuse program which includes continuing care and counseling to help participants develop and strengthen relapse prevention skills. 
 
Dr. Wilkie brings her wealth of experience to Webster Place and will be responsible for continuously improving and growing programs to best serve those who are ready to begin their recovery from drugs and alcohol addiction. She has provided substance abuse services for adults struggling with the disease of addiction for more than twenty-one years. Her educational background includes a double Master’s degree in Psychology and Human Services Administration from Springfield College. She holds a Master's level license as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, and she received her Doctorate in Forensic Psychology from Eisner Institute in 2009.

"Dr. Wilkie has a long history of helping those in need in the state of New Hampshire. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of Easter Seals NH," said Clarkson. "Easter Seals NH has a strong track record of successful partnerships in New Hampshire and this collaboration is the next step in our evolution of developing to our full potential."

For more information about the programs and services offered at Webster Place and the Farnum Center, please visit http://www.eastersealsnh.org/ and http://www.websterplace.org/.

About Easter Seals New Hampshire
For the past 75 years, Easter Seals NH has provided exceptional services to ensure that all people with disabilities or special needs and their families have equal opportunities to live, learn, work and play in their communities. Easter Seals services include autism services, inclusive child care and early intervention, special education, medical rehabilitation, camping and recreation, vocational services, senior services, substance abuse services, adult day programs, community based services, individual service options, transportation services, residential service options, dental services and veteran services. As a leader in health care services for individuals with disabilities and special needs, ESNH employs more than 1,400 individuals who serve 23,000 children, adults and seniors in over 60 programs throughout the state. To learn more about Easter Seals NH, visit http://www.eastersealsnh.org/.

About Webster Place Recovery Center
We are an alcohol and drug abuse peer-based recovery center. As an Easter Seals New Hampshire 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization, we are committed to providing a quality, cost effective, residential recovery environment for adults seeking recovery from alcohol and other drug abuse and dependence. The center occupies the Creighton-Mack buildings on the historic Daniel Webster Farm, with 12-Step programming interwoven with the workings of the farm and grounds and program enhancement opportunities. The peer-based, non-medical, non-clinical, 40-bed operation provides guidance, coaching and mentoring. Guided by a committed staff and volunteers, Webster Place Recovery Center is a compassionate community of people in recovery devoted to helping others seeking recovery help themselves. To learn more, please visit http://www.websterplace.org/.

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