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James McGillicuddy
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Join date: Jun 8, 2026
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π§Hello, I my name is James the founder of the Up & At'Em Community Initiative, a Massachusetts community initiative connecting people in recovery and people experiencing homelessness to shelters, treatment programs, and community resources.
π Through resource guides, π¬ private support groups, and a free weekly SMART Recovery meeting ποΈ, the initiative meets people where they are π and helps them take the next step πͺ.
π€ Recovery coaches in the field already refer people its way.
π Connecting people to resources. Supporting every next step
. Helping our community rise.
I skipped the usual πβ€οΈβ¨ set β π§, πͺ, and ποΈ do the same work but you won't see them on every other nonprofit page.
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Sep 30, 2026 β 8 min
Detox Isn't the Finish Line: What Actually Happens Around Mass and Cass, and What to Do Next
Detox Isn't the Finish Line: What Actually Happens Around Mass and Cass, and What to Do Next If you've spent any time in Boston this past year, you've heard the argument. One side says the city has gone soft and the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard needs firm boundaries. The other side says arresting people out of a public health crisis has never worked and won't now. Both sides are talking about real people. Most of those people are not reading city council...
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Sep 26, 2026 β 4 min
A Referral Is Only the Beginning: Why Follow-Through Matters
When someone is looking for housing, recovery support, healthcare, food, or a job, getting a phone number or website can be a useful start. But a referral alone may not answer the questions that come next: Who should I contact first? What information do I need? What if I canβt reach anyone? What happens if Iβm not eligible? For individuals and families navigating several needs at once, the path from looking for help to connecting with support can involve multiple calls, forms, appointments,...
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Sep 20, 2026 β 11 min
Mental Health in Massachusetts: Understanding Care, Crisis Support, and Community Resources
A detailed, practical guide to mental health care in Massachusetts, including the Behavioral Health Help Line, 988, Community Behavioral Health Centers, MassHealth, DMH, peer support, recovery, housing, and community navigation.
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