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Welcome to Phoenix House New England
Phoenix Houses of New England - originally called Marathon House - was founded in 1967 by a coalition of social service professionals, clergy, business, and political
leaders in Providence, Rhode Island. Today, some 2,500 adults and teenagers
receive treatment each day through 30 programs in Maine, Massachusetts,
New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.
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Phoenix House Honored with Congressional Resolution
Members of congress, government officials, and Phoenix House representatives gathered in our nation’s capital to celebrate Phoenix House’s 40 years of helping men, women and teens to overcome addiction. Representative Carolyn Maloney (NY) , who introduced a congressional resolution saluting the 40th anniversary of Phoenix House, was joined by Representatives Tim Bishop (NY), Barney Frank (MA), Michael McCaul (TX), Grace Napolitano (CA), Richard Neal (MA), Charlie Rangel (NY), Pete Sessions (TX), Brad Sherman (CA), and John P. Walters, the Director of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) as well as congressional staff and substance abuse treatment representatives. Read more
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2007 Public Service Luncheon Raises Funds to Expand Services
Phoenix House New England Chairman Donald P. Wolfe welcomed more than 425 guests to the 2007 Public Service Award Luncheon in Providence, Rhode Island on Tuesday, June 12. Proceeds from the event – which honored William F. Hatfield, President, Bank of America Rhode Island – will help fund the expansion of Phoenix House services in New England. Read more
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New Academy for Springfield
A dual-purpose celebration for Phoenix Houses of New England this summer opened a new Phoenix Academy of Springfield and honored two local leaders for their support of the treatment community: Massachusetts Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey and Senator Steven Tolman. Read more. |
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Honoring Donna C. Cupelo
Some 400 guests attended the 2006 New England Public Service Award luncheon honoring Donna C. Cupelo, Region President, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, of Verizon Communications. Proceeds from the event will help fund the expansion of the Phoenix Academy in Rhode Island, a residential high school offering comprehensive substance abuse treatment. Pictured here (from left) are Mitchell S. Rosenthal, M.D., President of Phoenix House; William F. Hatfield, President of Bank of America Rhode Island; and Ms. Cupelo. Read more. |
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Chafee Champions Treatment
U.S. Senator Lincoln Chafee of Rhode Island presented Phoenix House with a $100,000 special federal grant for workforce development that will underwrite additional training for substance abuse workers and encourage them to remain in the treatment field. The grant was obtained from the U.S. Department of Labor through the efforts of Senator Chafee. Pictured at the Wallum Lake Academy are (from left): Fred Trapassi, senior program director and Senator Chafee. |
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Justice for Juveniles
Chief Judge Jeremiah S. Jeremiah, Jr. of the Rhode Island Family Court talks about the importance of substance abuse treatment. “Phoenix House’s Juvenile Drug Court staff is to be commended for their professionalism and the personal touch they bring to each case,” said Chief Judge Jeremiah. “I feel we are very fortunate to have Phoenix House in Rhode Island and as a friend of the Court.” Read more. |
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