Guest Success Stories

Herren Wellness was recently featured as part of  the WCVB 5 Investigative Series on the impact legalizing cannabis has had in Massachusetts from public health concerns to addiction and psychosis. Chris Herren now leading recovery center seeing more cannabis use disorders SEEKONK, Mass. — The basement classroom in Hingham High was stuffy and lunch

Image courtesy of Los Angeles Times Recovery for Young Adults at Herren Wellness  At Herren Wellness we have seen first hand the impact that Covid-19 and social isolation has had on young adults.  During 2020-2021 we have experienced an increase in guests who fall into the 18-24 age range struggling with

What Recovery Means To Me: A Herren Wellness Alumni Perspective In honor of National Recovery month we at Herren Wellness asked a member of our alumni community what recovery means to them. Recovery means so much to the Herren Wellness community, and we love hearing the unique ways it impacts individuals.

How to Change 2020 is not a hard year to say goodbye to.  This post was initially going to be about New Year’s resolutions and why they are important and a catalyst to change.  But that didn’t feel right, so I went to the source of where the inspiration for this blog comes

At Herren Wellness we believe in supporting both the individual and their family members on their journey to recovery. Loved ones are encouraged to be engaged and involved in the recovery process so that they too can do the work needed to heal and grow together as a

Family involvement is an important part of our approach at Herren Wellness. Loved ones are encouraged to be engaged and involved in the recovery process so that they too can do the work needed to heal and grow together as a family. We invite you to learn more about the family program and

I never saw this part of my life coming. In 2011 I was a teacher, and Chris came in to speak to the students at the high school where I worked. I remember thinking: ‘wow, what an unbelievable story and what an amazing family’ but at that time I really didn’t understand addiction, and

In honor of Father’s Day we are grateful to share the recovery story of one of our former guests which highlights a family’s journey and the healing power of recovery.  I am 40 years old, I’m from Worcester Massachusetts, and I’ve lived here my whole life. I’m married