The Gavin Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides substance use education, prevention, and treatment services. The organization has operated since 1963 and serves individuals and families affected by substance use disorders in Boston and surrounding communities. Its programs are delivered through multiple facilities and community partnerships in the region.
Services include residential recovery housing, inpatient clinical stabilization programs, outpatient services, and community-based recovery support. Residential programs operate at locations such as Charlestown Recovery House, Gavin House, Hamilton House, and Eileen’s House for Women. These programs provide structured living environments for adults recovering from alcohol or drug use and may include counseling, life skills training, and relapse prevention activities.
The organization also operates community and collaborative programs that support individuals in recovery. These include peer-based recovery centers, recovery coaching programs, and services connected to healthcare and criminal justice systems. Through this network of programs, the foundation provides education, prevention initiatives, treatment services, and ongoing recovery support for people affected by substance use.
