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Your donation will help MHA provide services throughout Western Massachusetts to people impacted by mental illness, developmental disabilities, substance use disorder and homelessness.
No seed can grow without the right environmental conditions. No amount of force or assertion of control can make a seed grow. But with the right soil, and the right amount of water and light, a seed will sprout, take root, and thrive.
MHA designed GRIT, our Residential Rehabilitation Services program, to help those who struggle with addiction and a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. For people ready to do the hard work of recovery, GRIT provides structure and support to build strength and perseverance to continue their journey with confidence. Our multidisciplinary team teaches residents how mental health and addiction influence and affect each other.
GRIT residents take part in structured, person-driven counseling and recovery-oriented programming. Some go to school or job training, volunteer in the community or work at paid jobs. Residents’ families are encouraged to visit and participate. GRIT’s treatment team includes experienced, licensed and highly skilled case managers, prescribers, clinicians and recovery stay. Our team works with residents individually to build the framework for long-term recovery and develop aftercare plans for a successful return to the community
Recovery with Purpose
Recovery is hard, but there is a way forward. It takes grit. MHA designed GRIT to help those who experience substance use and a co-occurring mental health diagnosis. We help our residents to live their best life in recovery.
The Right Environment
GRIT’s welcoming and supportive environment promotes recovery. Our residents take part in structured, person-driven counseling and recovery-oriented programming. Some go to school or job training, volunteer in the community, or work at paid jobs. Residents' families are encouraged to visit and participate.
In the Community
GRIT residences include the comforts of home. They are ideally located in neighborhoods with access to transportation and community resources. Currently, GRIT offers three residential programs:
- Two programs serving men 18+ (Springfield)
- LGBTQIA+ (Holyoke)
Team Support
GRIT’s treatment team includes experienced, licensed, and highly skilled case managers, prescribers, clinicians, and recovery staff. Our team works with residents individually to build the framework for long-term recovery and develop aftercare plans for a successful return to the community.
Key services include:
- Individualized psychiatric and substance use treatment services
- Integrated medication therapy for mental health and addiction, including medication assisted treatment (MAT) when appropriate.
- Access to comprehensive primary healthcare services to address the complex medical needs of individuals who have co-occurring substance use disorder and mental health disorders
- Daily living skills through activities such as cooking groups and menu planning
- Wellness through activities such as group exercise and nutrition education
- Career planning through vocational and educational programming and employment search and intentional engagement with natural and peer supports
Get In Touch
Contact us to learn more about MHA’s GRIT Program.
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