Addiction & Mental Health Treatment for Greater Boston Union Workers
Explore vital addiction mental health treatment options for union workers in
Greater Boston. Find the support you need to navigate challenges and enhance your well-being.
Explore vital addiction mental health treatment options for union workers in
Greater Boston. Find the support you need to navigate challenges and enhance your well-being.
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Support for Union Members in Greater Boston
Specialized care for union workers
Privacy protection guaranteed
Scheduling around your work
Full Job security maintained
Specialized care for union workers
Privacy protection guaranteed
Scheduling around your work
Full Job security maintained
These services help address mental health problems commonly experienced by union workers.
Evidence-Based Therapies and a Supportive Environment
Charles River Recovery’s convenient location allows us to offer individualized addiction treatment to clients all over Massachusetts. Our expert licensed staff are invested in your specific needs and are committed to placing you in the most appropriate level of inpatient care. If you or your loved one is suffering from drug or alcohol dependency, look no further than Charles River Recovery’s effective and proven evidence and medical-based treatment programs.
Dedicated care team trained in union culture and workplace demands
Union peer liaisons offering lived-experience support
Peer-led support groups and union guest speakers
Structured recovery and 12-step meetings tailored to union workers
Flexible scheduling to protect your job and maintain privacy
These services help address mental health problems commonly experienced by union workers.
Dedicated care team trained in union culture and workplace demands
Union peer liaisons offering lived-experience support
Peer-led support groups and union guest speakers
Structured recovery and 12-step meetings tailored to union workers
Flexible scheduling to protect your job and maintain privacy
Confidential support for employee wellbeing
Promoting safe, fair workplace environments
Encouraging openness about mental health
Behavioral Health & Substance Use Support for Union Members in Greater Boston
High-pressure environments &demanding deadlines
Exposure to workplace accidents and trauma
Collaborative approach to mental health resources
Support adjustments for equal access
Ensuring fairness and equlaity in all settings
Representing workers through collective action
These wellness activities not only support physical health but also contribute to improved mental well-being, enhance job satisfaction, and help protect workers’ mental health.
Daily fitness center access for physical health
Mind-body alignment through yoga and movement
Weekly workouts with The Phoenix Recovery Gym
Bi-weekly groups with the Boston Bulldogs Running Club
All levels of care are designed to deliver high-quality care tailored to union members.
Medically monitored detox and stabilization, providing intensive treatment for serious mental health and substance use issues.
Short-term residential care focused on recovery and relapse prevention.
Structured daytime therapy and support, allowing members to return home at night.
Flexible therapy sessions several times a week for ongoing support.
Evening therapy options for those balancing work and recovery.
All levels of care are designed to deliver high-quality care tailored to union members.
Medically monitored detox and stabilization, providing intensive treatment for serious mental health and substance use issues.
Short-term residential care focused on recovery and relapse prevention.
Structured daytime therapy and support, allowing members to return home at night.
Flexible therapy sessions several times a week for ongoing support.
Evening therapy options for those balancing work and recovery.








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Dr. Salah Alrakawi brings over 30 years of expertise in clinical medicine, academia, and administration. He is dual board-certified in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine, reflecting his deep commitment to providing comprehensive, patient-centered care.
Currently serving as the Medical Director at Charles River Recovery, Dr. Alrakawi also holds roles as an Attending Physician in the Department of General Internal Medicine at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Atrius Health, and the Massachusetts Alcohol and Substance Abuse Center (MASAC). His multifaceted work underscores his dedication to advancing both the treatment of addiction and general internal medicine.
Dr. Alrakawi earned his medical degree from Damascus University and completed his Internal Medicine residency at Woodhull Medical Center. He is also a valued member of the teaching faculty at Harvard Medical School, where he helps shape the next generation of physicians.
Throughout his career, Dr. Alrakawi has been recognized with numerous awards and honors from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, Tufts University School of Medicine, Tufts Medical Center, Lemuel Shattuck Hospital, and Brigham and Women’s Hospital, highlighting his contributions to public health, education, and patient care.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Dr. Alrakawi is an avid traveler who enjoys hiking, playing soccer, and immersing himself in diverse cultures around the world.
Steven Barry holds a B.A. in Economics from Bates College with extensive professional experience in both financial and municipal management. In his role as Director of Outreach, Steve leads the Charles River team in fostering relationships across the recovery community, local cities and towns, labor partners, and serving as a general resource for anyone seeking help.
Steve’s Charles River Why – “Anything I have ever done in my professional career has been rooted in helping people. There is no more direct correlate to that end than assisting people find their path to reclaim their life from the grips of addiction”.