Lake Avenue Recovery LLC – Worcester

Lake Ave recovery is an amazing program that I cannot recommend highly enough. Each team member genuinely cares about you and your recovery. The mix of group therapy and engaging activities throughout the day are… therapeutic and genuinely fun. I am currently 6 months into sobriety and would not be here if it was not for LAR. Anyone who is struggling with addiction and is looking for help, you will not find a better program than Lake Ave Recovery.

The most amazing place. I was off the rails and of the belief I would never could never get back to good. I relapsed after 13.5 years of sobriety and then I came to lake ave recovery as broken as could be. They rebuilt… me, piece by piece. Clinicians are a cut above the rest!

Lake Ave Recovery is a stand out recovery center. Overall communication, quality of care and professionalism makes this program one of effectiveness and a place to build skills and peace for true recovery. The staff,… program syllabus and organization provide a comfortable environment, free of discrimination, setting up tools for success.

An amazing place to support early recovery!!!

Amazing program!

LAR has been incredibly helpful in my recovery journey. The staff is amazing—they genuinely care, are very personable, and make you feel supported and comfortable from the moment you walk through the door. They’ve… created a welcoming, positive, and judgment-free environment where I felt safe being open and working on myself. My experience at LAR has truly been life-changing, and I’m extremely grateful for the support, guidance, and encouragement I received along the way. I would highly recommend LAR to anyone looking for support in their recovery. They didn’t just help me with my recovery—they helped change my life.

I don’t think you will ever find a better program than Lake Ave Recovery or a better group Of people than Dylan and Frankie and Kim and Nicole and Natalie and Gina, Selena, Jennifer and Brent.. and anyone I forgot… because literally everyone there CARES. Period. And you feel it in every group session or Yoga class or individual therapy session, or just doing wins first thing. Me and all the Alumni that continue to take and use those tools to continue to combat our demons, those lessons that LAR taught us about ourselves, we are a testament to their ability to help people to learn to help themselves. I’m eternally grateful to Dylan especially for keeping it a buck and always knowing exactly what needed to be said, whether I liked it or not. Thanks guys. And to the Alumni, we are forever united in our experiences and our struggle with this disease.. but more so now that we graduated . You all Rock. Keep going. 🙏❤️🙏 Izzy D.

I was heavily treatment resistant for years, about 30 times trying. This is the only place that ever worked for me. Great staff, and a wonderful holistic approach. Most of my circle is now LAR folks. Give it a shot!

I can't say enough good things about Lake Ave Recovery in Worcester. The team truly cares about every person who walks through the door and goes above and beyond to create a supportive, welcoming environment. The staff… are knowledgeable, compassionate, and dedicated to helping individuals build a strong foundation for lasting recovery. The program offers a great balance of evidence-based treatment, group therapy, individual support, and practical recovery skills. It's clear that the focus is not only on overcoming substance use, but also on helping people improve every aspect of their lives. If you or someone you love is looking for a recovery program that genuinely puts patients first, I highly recommend Lake Ave Recovery.

Everyone was so helpful and knowledgeable. Always had time for me if i needed it, big or small. The curriculum was very nice. Always had a great choice of groups and activities. All in all, I give the all the workers a… 10, Frankie, my councilor a 100. And the program itself a 10 too.

In all my years of treatment programs Lake Ave Recovery is by far the best program I have been to. The combination of the staff, groups, and connection amongst the peers is amazing. I have and will forever continue to… recommend this place to anyone who needs it. It started the path for change in my life!

As a recent client and graduate of Lake Ave Recovery (LAR), I feel compelled to write about my personal experience as an IOP patient. From my first day in October 2025 to my last day in March 2026, I was treated with… respect and dignity by all the clinicians and staff. They did not define me by my addiction. Instead, they recognized my potential and provided me with the tools and support I needed to achieve it. Whether you are participating in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) or Intensive Outpatient (IOP), there is something for everyone. LAR offers a wide variety of activities and programs, ranging from art therapy, Reiki, and yoga to pickleball and Revive, a fitness program run by one of the clinicians at the Greendale Y. One of my favorite benefits was the complimentary membership to the Greendale Y as long as I are enrolled at LAR. Many of these activities and programs helped me throughout my recovery and continue to support my sobriety and ongoing battle with alcohol addiction. In the IOP program, there are sessions called “Process” which is when you and your group talk about what is on your mind - both happy or otherwise. You give and get feedback from your group which can be very helpful in our day to day lives. As far as clinicians go, the clinicians at LAR are second to none. Every client is assigned their own clinician, and they meet at least one day a week to discuss progress and improvements throughout the program. After you graduate, you continue to meet once a month for “Alumni Night.” This is a chance to meet past graduates and talk about your success. In short, LAR is a wonderful program that strengthens your mind and body and gives you the strength and courage to battle your personal demons. The IOP program at LAR saved my marriage, my family, and my life. I cannot recommend LAR enough because of all it did for me.

This place is amazing! I struggle for 20 years with sobriety and the two months I spent here really helped me build a solid foundation. I enjoyed coming here every morning and all the clinicians are awesome. The longest… sobriety I have ever put together was 43 days and with LAR i'm celebrating 6 months today.

LAR!!!.... WHAT A PLACE. I have battled addiction my whole life and there was a special vibe about lake ave. I was able to let go and process my trauma while I was here. I spent about 5 months here. I am so grateful for… my time spent. The staff the clinicians and the holistic approach was a perfect receipe. For me to dig deep and find out what was it that drove me to drink and drug for so long. Thank you so much for everything.. I would 1 million percent recommend hitting up LAR if you have losted a bit of you a long your journey in life. NEVER GIVE UP AND ITS NEVER TO LATE 143

OMG really don’t know where to begin, every single one of the staff members there are genuinely caring, understanding, hands-down awesome people they make you feel safe there’s no judging. The facility is super nice… comfortable, The different activities are just amazing from being on the lake or at the park to meditation, yoga, Reiki and definitely cannot forget revive, So much things to do, not only is the staff awesome the clients also. I attended LAR for about 10 months. I absolutely love it there. It was a very safe place, I felt very comfortable there. I had a lot of eye opening moments, Anytime I had a problem or craving I can always turn to my clinician and all the other clinicians there. Without LAR, I’m not sure where would I be today?. I’m coming up on a year clean. I am currently working As a Recovery specialist, I’m feeling great. My kids are happy. I don’t know what else I can ask for, so thank you everyone at LAR.

I started PHP at Lake Ave Recovery the day after being discharged from inpatient treatment, and I truly cannot say enough about this place. The staff are incredible and make you feel welcome the second you walk in the… door. Their holistic approach to recovery is remarkable. Most places stick you in a room and run groups all day, but Lake Ave offers Acupuncture, Meditation, Reiki, Revive, Yoga and so much more. My clinician Frankie met with me every week and she was amazing, as are all of the clinicians! I was in rough shape and this place not only saved my life, but also helped me find my voice again. I graduated the program 5 months later and I still attend their alumni group once a month. I love Lake Ave Recovery and it will always be the first recommendation to anyone struggling and in need of extra support.

I highly recommend Lake Ave Recovery for anyone struggling with addiction. I have my life back thanks to Lake Ave! Every single individual who works there is knowledgeable, compassionate and supportive. The environment… is safe and a place where I was able to share my struggles without feeling judged. There is a community feeling soon as you walk in the door. A place to belong. Thank you Lake Ave for what you do. Offering a place to heal, grow and move towards a healthy lifestyle.

A truly remarkable program with people, knowledge, and compassion beyond compare. Lake Ave Recovery offers an experience and opportunity that helps us to (re)establish who we are meant to be. Each of the clinicians have… their own unique way of reaching us, as individuals, while instilling the importance of community in recovery. From clinical expertise to coping with daily struggles, each day has something new to offer. I recommend Lake Ave Recovery to anyone who is in search of hope, because you will find it.

Celebrating one year today! And I owe a big part of that to Lake Ave Recovery 💗 every single person is there for you, they taught me how to pay attention, to do the work from the inside out and to be present. The self… love and friendships I formed at Lake Ave, are irreplaceable. What a difference a year makes and it all started here! Thank you Lake Ave for giving me my life back🙏

When I walked into lake avenue recovery, my faith in the world and in humanity was at an all time low... Rock bottom... Bed rock... Marianna's trench couldn't sink as low as id allowed myself to. But with the help of… the miracle working clinicians behind the scenes at this program for the first time in my life ... I'm not only sober but I've been sober for a year and 2 months now. And I'm not in a rush to go back. The experience all in all has been a rollercoaster. But lake Ave recovery and the staff and peer support and community were the best part of it.

Great place!

I attended this program and enjoyed it very much.. They definitely have a good program and try more then just paperwork to help you recover . There alot of activity that you dont see in a normal Iop or php. They have… outdoor activities during the summer like boating and kayaking.. they also offer multiple things inside such as yoga, acupuncture, ect.. Not to mention the staff there are really committed to your recovery. All nice and understand have knowledge of the recivery process not just physcial but mentally too. If your looking for a good place to work on your recovery id recommend LAR any day.