Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts Drug Rehab Centers

Bob Dawber takes a vision and makes it a reality through sound strategy development. He sees the threads of opportunity that wind through an organization, brings them together into a coherent whole, and helps others extend their thinking. Bob is an inspirational leader who tells stories that inspire action while at the same time is grounded in the financial data of a business. Currently, Bob is the executive director of Serenity At Summit, a 61-bed addiction treatment and medical detox facility in Massachusetts. As the executive director of York County Shelter Programs, in Alfred, Maine, Bob led the multifaceted nonprofit human service agency out of a financial crisis that nearly crippled the organization. Earlier in his tenure, he was instrumental in facilitating the merger between York County Shelter Programs and Serenity House of Portland, ME. In the 35 years since, Bob has risen as a leader in several organizations. Bob holds an M.Ed. from Cambridge College and has served on several Boards of Directors and Committees, including the Massachusetts Committee on Human Rights, Maine Legislative Committee on the Affordable Care Act, Maine State Association of Substance Abuse Providers, Maine State Homeless Council, Maine Food Insecurity Committee.

Meghan Wood has a BA in Psychology and Criminology/Sociology, as well as an MA in Counseling Psychology with concentrations in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Child & Family Interventions. Wood is also a Massachusetts Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC). She has experience providing clinical oversight and direct services treating substance use and co-occurring disorders to diverse populations. Meghan is experienced in the full continuum of care of treatment, including inpatient and residential services, outpatient, and family therapy. Her specialties include Massachusetts Tobacco Education Coordinator, trauma-informed care trainer, Seeking Safety facilitator, suicidality assessment, motivational interviewing, and mindfulness techniques. She is committed to providing the highest quality care to address each patient’s holistic needs, including safety, emotional, behavioral, relational/familial, and spiritual domains while fostering a treatment environment that creates healing to patient, family, and the greater community.

Originally from Quincy, MA, Daniel studied Political Science at UMASS Boston and has worked in administration at the Massachusetts Division of Insurance as well as sales and marketing at Oracle. Being in long term recovery himself, he has been a strong advocate in the addiction community and has developed strong relationships in the field at the state and national levels. Daniel has helped facilitate addiction treatment for countless addicts and alcoholics over the years. He has extensive knowledge in the intricacies of both health insurance and addiction treatment industries. His compassion and determination for helping others makes him a strong asset to the Northeast team.