The Maris Center for Women

About The Maris Center for Women

The Maris Center for Women is a residential recovery facility for women struggling with substance use issues in Salisbury, Massachusetts. This is a nondetox 40 bed residential facility. This makes the program suitable if you’ve completed detox or high intensity inpatient care. Those with moderate substance use issues who need a structured setting to build independent living skills can benefit from this program as well.

Addiction Recovery In Downtown Salisbury

Salisbury is a small coastal town in Essex County surrounded by local beaches. Its relaxed, coastal vibes make it an appealing setting for residential recovery. The facility is conveniently located on Elm Street, which is part of MA-110/MA-286. This ensures seamless access to or from the nearby cities of Newburyport and Amesbury. Folks from Seabrook in New Hampshire can drive to the location within six minutes via MA-286/US-1.

The facility is surrounded by Salisbury Beach State Reservation in the east, Seabrook Harbor in the north and Maudslay State Park in the southwest. These natural attractions lie within 3.5 to 6.5 miles away and offer a great chance for outdoor recreational activities. They’re also great spots for relaxation and sober reflection. Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority offers local bus service with stops nearby. This makes it easy for residents to attend essential appointments like outpatient therapy, medical care or court obligations while onsite.

The facility is also within walking distance of retail stores and restaurants like Pat’s Diner and Hungry Traveler Restaurant. This is helpful since you’ll be responsible for your meal while onsite. Since the program incorporates peer support meetings you may consider joining Salisbury AA Meeting and Amesbury NA Meeting. They’re super close to the location.

Empowering Women Through Recovery

The facility offers safe, supportive and stable housing where healing can occur and women are empowered towards a healthier lifestyle free from drugs. They boast double occupancy rooms, a shared kitchen and living rooms. There’s also a laundry room, shared restrooms and an outdoor recreational area. You must agree to adhere to the rules guiding the program to be accepted. This includes abstinence from all substance misuse and active participation in peer support meetings and therapies.

You’ll attend daily focused groups and self help meetings to address personal struggles, gain new coping skills and build a strong support system for recovery while onsite. Treatment is tailored to your unique recovery needs via personalized care planning. You’re encouraged to fully integrate into the community by securing stable employment, volunteering or engaging in local activities. This may involve working at a local store, volunteering at shelters or joining local clubs. This helps you build connections, develop a sense of purpose and foster independence as you transition to a substance-free life.

You’re expected to take active roles in the daily upkeep and functioning of the center. The program staff provides round the clock support and guidance to make your recovery journey easier. You’ll also benefit from the support of peers who are going through the same thing and will provide encouragement as necessary. It’s not all about therapy, though. You’ll have time to engage in social and recreational activities and have fun in recovery.

The program lasts for a minimum of three months but you can stay for an extended period of up to two years, depending on your unique recovery needs. Ongoing case management is an integral component of the program. Your case manager can help you secure affordable housing, job placement and access to medical care via linkage to community resources. They can assist you in enrolling in healthcare programs as well.

Facility Overview

Number of Available Beds

90+'

Avg Length of Stay in Days

Latest Reviews

Christina Mazzone

3 months ago on Google

This place is a joke. Two groups a week on recovery. Tuesday AA that I ran and a co-dependacy on Thursday. The women literally call it a retirement home. They stole all my quarters and paper tips. Broke open my safe. Dumped hand soap and detergent on my clothes. Gave me half of a curtain rod. Everything was thrown together or missing. It's not state certified for a reason. It's more like a rooming house. 3x meetings a week and a chore. Literally a free for all. Place went downhill after Sharon left. It's ran by someone who has no personal experience in addiction, only schooling. Only time she was happy to see me is when I paid my rent in full every month. Save your family the problems and heartache, don't go here. Destroyedy life!!!Let me not forget when I was being kicked out for yelling because someone stole from me, Darlene sat there and listed all of my characters defects to make me feel even worse. If you wanna be downgraded this place is for you

J O

1 year ago on Google

Amazing how your things just grow legs and walk off without you after you are asked to leave... you are just expected to accept "it's lost"... beware

Lindsey Aia

1 year ago on Google

I have one final thought on this place, in addition to the fact that it has gone to hell in a hand basket. Don t ever let them pack your stuff ! demand you have a third party, you will get about 50 percent of your things back, hundreds of dollars just went poof! They screwed up handling my case in so many ways they are afraid to speak to me and are trying to get me to just forget that they are an institution managed by low level thieves and cons. The day I believe Lou has been sober for 13 years is the day pigs sprout wings and fly, I was asked to leave and went back to lock my door to keep the staff out really more is then other clients. Lou followed me back and tried to sweet talk me into being stupid enough to let her lock the door for me. I found the irony in this to be too much because she was the main person I was afraid would either steal from me, throw my things in the trash for a cheap thrill, or read through my personal information. When I told her I needed to see her lock the door, she stood there thinking she would intimidate me into walking out w it unlocked so she wouldn t be on camera going back in and looting. I told her she was going to have to wait then while I locked it. Imagine how surprised I was that half my stuff was never returned to me. Looks pretty bad seeing as only staff had access to keys I am sure little elves and gnomes are to blame though. Staff made me wait for them to get what I immediately noticed was missing and I returned for it on the day I was told to,.when I pointed out that I was still missing about a thousand dollars worth of belongings , they tried to run away inside and say that I had now passed the time they could be responsible for anything else. What integrity! Not returned rent for half a month plus payed in advance, but the best part , i asked about my mountain of books, back w a few others from the library in addition to the large amount that I owned. Well they just assumed books their were theirs, like saying I don t read I thought books are for museums and library s. Just because the last book Lou, Lynne and their little group of shady followers read was in kindergarten they assumed everyone else is uninformed and ignorant. Apparently you have to be borderline illiterate to get a job there. They don t want anyone who is too good at math either because they might find out some funny things go on with money and management. Oh if anyone sees a black Egyptian bast cat statue it s mine? Or tarot and occult stuff, also min. They claimed they didn t notice two huge potted plants that weren t returned to me as well as a bag of crystals I assume they tried to use to decorate their ugly office space .They are totally grimey, I would rather let an active junkie pack my belongings then the current staff. There are some serious ethical problems with management, I m sure if I read the newspaper eventually there will be an article about misuse of funds/ grant money etc. they returned a picture I had framed that my daughter made for me with shards of broken glass because they stuck it on the bottom of the bag like the idiots they are and left shards of glass through the entire bag in a way that has me thinking it was not an accident. This place used to be ok, now it is run by a bunch of people who have the i q of a douche and who are clearly incapable of acting civilized. I was wondering if maybe a vacation at a Siberian prison camp would be preferable to another stay at the current maris center for women , what a joke it s the maris pyramid scheme for dirt bags to get paid for closing the office door talking mad sh!t and dipping into the grant money. Did I mention they like to put extra medication that belongs to clients in their safe if they have too much extrA I assume since this was not returned to me either the staff would never pass their own drug tests. This is also illegal. They do not have a license to be holding onto or dispensing medication. I found it interesting I did not get any paperwork about the prescription medication in the safe .. hmmmm I wonder why

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Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Aftercare Support

Rehab aftercare programs offer customized, wraparound support for clients in the maintenance phase of recovery. Many clients enroll in drug rehab immediately after completing intensive inpatient or residential care. Services encompass outpatient treatment but often extend long beyond the completion of a formal recovery program and typically include a variety of medical, mental health, and social service programs. Peer coaching, relapse prevention, 12 step program induction, and related services are commonly available.

12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

24-Hour Clinical Care

Due to various health issues that substance abuse causes, 24-hour clinical care in Massachusetts is often a necessary part of treatment. Individuals may be suffering from infections, illness, or organ damage. Having 24-hour care available ensures that these physical problems are treated along with the psychological effects of addiction. Once individuals complete detox and are medically stable, this intensive level of supervision ends, and the next phase of treatment can begin.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Addiction is a highly complex problem, and drug rehab in Massachusetts is often necessary to address it. These programs treat physical, mental, and relational issues that are involved. Treatment empowers individuals to manage these issues without the use of drugs.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Program For Women

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Clinical Services

During cognitive behavioral therapy in Massachusetts, clients work with a trained counselor to identify negative thinking patterns and change them. This change in thinking has been shown to lead to changes in behavior to treat substance use and mental health disorders effectively.

If you are experiencing intense, negative emotions, dialectical behavior therapy can help you learn how to regulate painful emotions and manage the interpersonal situations that generate them. This method is often used during substance use treatment in Massachusetts to help you develop better coping skills and avoid relapse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses the psychological impact of experiencing a traumatic event. You can also experience mental and emotional injury after witnessing a trauma. By identifying what triggers those responses and developing effective coping mechanisms, you can rebuild a sense of safety and trust in your environment.

Amenities

Residential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Tyler Livermore

President, BOD

Marshall Jespersen

VP, BOD

Christine Turner

Executive Director

Krystle Brown

Director of Development

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Massachusetts

Contact Information

(978) 462-2595

Website

197 Elm Street
Salisbury, MA 01952

Get Help Now - 351-208-3348

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Reviews of The Maris Center for Women

2/5 (11 reviews)

Google Reviews

2 (11 reviews)

Kate Leavitt

2 months ago

I am homeless . Asked suggestions and she couldn't even give me any lead on who to talk to point in direction . .. I was there 20 yrs ago. .. there no help anywhere . Right now I been suicidal for over week .

3 months ago

1 year ago

2 years ago

I have one final thought on this place, in addition to the fact that it has gone to hell in a hand basket. Don’t ever let them pack your stuff ! demand you have a third party, you will get about 50 percent of your things back, hundreds of dollars just went poof! They screwed up handling my case in so many ways they are afraid to speak to me and are trying to get me to just forget that they are an institution managed by low level thieves and cons. The day I believe Lou has been sober for 13 years is the day pigs sprout wings and fly, I was asked to leave and went back to lock my door to keep the staff out really more is then other clients. Lou followed me back and tried to sweet talk me into being stupid enough to let her lock the door for me. I found the irony in this to be too much because she was the main person I was afraid would either steal from me, throw my things in the trash for a cheap thrill, or read through my personal information. When I told her I needed to see her lock the door, she stood there thinking she would intimidate me into walking out w it unlocked so she wouldn’t be on camera going back in and looting. I told her she was going to have to wait then while I locked it. Imagine how surprised I was that half my stuff was never returned to me. Looks pretty bad seeing as only staff had access to keys I am sure little elves and gnomes are to blame though. Staff made me wait for them to get what I immediately noticed was missing and I returned for it on the day I was told to,.when I pointed out that I was still missing about a thousand dollars worth of belongings , they tried to run away inside and say that I had now passed the time they could be responsible for anything else. What integrity! Not returned rent for half a month plus payed in advance, but the best part , i asked about my mountain of books, back w a few others from the library in addition to the large amount that I owned. Well they just assumed books their were theirs, like saying I don’t read I thought books are for museums and library’s. Just because the last book Lou, Lynne and their little group of shady followers read was in kindergarten they assumed everyone else is uninformed and ignorant. Apparently you have to be borderline illiterate to get a job there. They don’t want anyone who is too good at math either because they might find out some funny things go on with money and management. Oh if anyone sees a black Egyptian bast cat statue it’s mine? Or tarot and occult stuff, also min. They claimed they didn’t notice two huge potted plants that weren’t returned to me as well as a bag of crystals I assume they tried to use to decorate their ugly office space .They are totally grimey, I would rather let an active junkie pack my belongings then the current staff. There are some serious ethical problems with management, I’m sure if I read the newspaper eventually there will be an article about misuse of funds/ grant money etc. they returned a picture I had framed that my daughter made for me with shards of broken glass because they stuck it on the bottom of the bag like the idiots they are and left shards of glass through the entire bag in a way that has me thinking it was not an accident. This place used to be ok, now it is run by a bunch of people who have the i q of a douche and who are clearly incapable of acting civilized. I was wondering if maybe a vacation at a Siberian prison camp would be preferable to another stay at the current “maris center for women” , what a joke it’s the maris pyramid scheme for dirt bags to get paid for closing the office door talking mad sh!t and dipping into the grant money. Did I mention they like to put extra medication that belongs to clients in their safe if they have too much “extrA” I assume since this was not returned to me either the staff would never pass their own drug tests. This is also illegal. They do not have a license to be holding onto or dispensing medication. I found it interesting I did not get any paperwork about the prescription medication in the safe….. hmmmm I wonder why

There are not words in the english language for me to express how crooked this establishment had become. If you want to be treated like a human being, go somewhere else!

Heather Romero

OFFICIAL ERICA MARSH

3 years ago

The Maris Center supplied a structured environment with the necessary tools in order for a transformative recovery. It’s been about 8 years of sobriety for me thus far one day at a time. This womens center supports a 12 step program, sponsorship, step work, one on one meetings, and holistic wellness. Since the disease of substance does not discriminate, community living gives us all an opportunity to support each other in ways nothing more than miraculous. The Maris showed me to trust the process and a new way of life. Here I am, eight years later as a homeowner, a 4 year old, and heavily into my bachelors program. The recovery work will never stop. That’s why I keep coming back to the Maris center to check in, say hi, have cookouts, to donate, or for a meeting. Link House inc. is truly one of the best places to heal on the East Coast. Give yourself the gift of recovery and take the opportunity. You’ve got nothing to lose and everything to gain! Joy and Light, Erica

Riley

4 years ago

Unprofessional and unhelpful

MONARCH

Cynthia Roche

Julie Sheehan

Very unprofessional. If you have an IQ larger than Chris Sewell try her best to cut you down to her size and if doesn't work your outta there!creating unessarry problems. When are you going to open your eyes?

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