Below is a list of self-help groups facilitated by a volunteer nurse who understands addiction and the recovery process. Many nurses with substance abuse problems find it therapeutic to share their experiences with peers who understand the challenges of addiction in the healthcare profession.

GREATER BOSTON METROPOLITAN AREA

Healthcare Professionals Support Group
Bournewood Hospital
55 Intervale Road
Brookline, MA
Contact/Facilitator:  Dr. Andy Moynihan 508.944.5483
Meets:   Wednesday - 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM

McLean Hospital
DeMarmeffe Building room 116
Meets:  Thursday  5:30 - 6:30 PM
Contact/Facilitator:  LeRoy Kelly   508.881.7889

Peer Group Therapy
1354 Hancock Street, Suite 209
Quincy, MA  02169
Contact/Facilitator:  Christian Sullivan 617.471.7579 (H)
Meets:   Wednesdays- 5:15 6:30 PM

Health Care Professionals Support Group
Caritas Norwood Hospital
800 Washington Street
Norwood, MA  02062
Contact/Facilitator:  Jackie Sitte 781.341.2100
Meets:  Thursdays - 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Recovery Lifestyles
First Congregational Church
Room #1
121 East Foster Street
Melrose, MA
Contact/Facilitator:Janice O’Neil, CDAC 781.979.0262
Meets: Tuesdays - 6:30 - 7:30 PM

CENTRAL MASSACHUSETTS

Professionals Nurses Group
Adcare (Basement Conference Room)
107 Lincoln Street
Worcester, MA  01601
Contact/Facilitator:   Carole Brown 978.568.1995           
Meets:  Mondays - 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Health Care Support Group
UMass School of Medicine
Room 123
Worcester,  MA
Meets: Saturday 1:00 P.M. – 2:00 P.M.
Contact/Facilitator:  Emory (Pharmacist)   508.429.9433

Nurses in Recovery
338 Highland Street
Worcester, MA 01620
Meets: Wednesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact/Facilitator: Christopher Cimmino 508.826.8534

NORTHERN MASSACHUSETTS

Nurses Recovery Group
Center for Addiction Behaviors
Beverly Hospital
55 Herrick Street
Beverly, MA
Contact/Facilitator:  Jacqueline Lyons 978.697.2733
Meets:  Mondays – 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Balpate Hospital
OT Building
83 Baldpale Road
Georgetown MA  01833
Contact/Facilitator:  Dana Fogarty 978.352.2131ext 57
Meets:  Tuesdays 5:00 - 6:00 PM

SOUTHERN MASSACHUSETTS

Substance Abuse Support Group
For Nurses and other Health Professionals
497 Belleville Avenue
New Bedford, MA  02740
Contact/Facilitator:  Michelle Rubinstien C: 508.965.2479,   W:781.821.3180
Meets:  Tuesday - 7:00 - 8:15 P.M. and 8:15 – 9:30 PM

PRN Group
Pembroke Hospital
199 Oak Street, Staff Dining Room
Pembroke, MA  02359
Contact/Facilitator:  Sharon Day 508.667.2486
Meets:  Tuesday - 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Brockton Professionals Support Group
Caritas Good Samaritan Medical Center
5TH Floor Conference Room
235 North Pearl Street
Brockton, MA 02301 781.624.4265 or 508.238.8024
Meets: Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 PM
Contact/Facilitator: Steve Nikolsky    508.236.8024, 781.340.4265

CDAC Meeting (for all healthcare professional)
Falmouth Hospital
P.O. Box 905
Falmouth, MA 02541
Meets: Tuesday 7:00 PM– 8:00 PM
Contact/Facilitator: Dr. Rick Abisla 508.457.1500

WESTERN MASSACHUSETTS

Nurses Helping Nursing
Bay State Medical Center
Visiting Nurses Assoc. Bldg
50 Maple St.  Conference Room 130
Springfield, MA   
Contact/Facilitator: Muriel Keneeskern  413.783.6416
Meets:  Thursdays - 7:15 to 8:15 PM

Early Recovery/Educational Group
Meets:  Thursdays – 6:00 to 7:00 PM (same room)
Facilitator: Sandy

Health Professional Recovery Group
CDAC Meeting (for all healthcare professional)
Berkshire Medical Center
Pitttsfield, MA
1st Floor Conference Room
Meets: Tuesday 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Contact/Facilitator: Marie Geary 413.443.3369, RN
and Dr. Robert Wespiser

Professional Support Group
Franklin Medical Center
164 High St, Conference Room C
Greenfield, MA 01301
Contact/Facilitator:  Dr. Wayne Garvyck 413.774.5554
Meets:  Wednesday - 7:00 - 8:00 PM

OUTSIDE OF MASSACHUSETTS

Caduceus Group of Bedford
40 Route 101
Carlyle Place
Bedford, NH  03110
Contact/Facilitator:  Christopher Carter 603.494.6262
Meets:  Tuesdays - 6:00 - 7:30 PM

Nurses Recovery Group
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Manchester
100 Hitchcock Way   
Manchester, NH
Contact/Facilitator:  Sandra Pascucci 603.391.1776 Janet 978.975.5711
Meets:  Tuesdays - 7:00 - 8:30 PM

Note: you must contact the group facilitator prior to attending the meeting, as some may be SARP sanctioned and/or closed only to nurses in recovery. Dates, time and locations are subject to change, so please confirm with the group facilitator prior to attending the group for the first time.