Resources & Recovery Blog
Articles, guides, and honest information about addiction treatment, recovery, and finding your way forward. Written by the Shine clinical team for individuals, families, and anyone trying to understand their options.
Shine Wellness & Recovery Is Opening This Fall in Saugus, MA
The North Shore has been waiting for something like this. This fall, Shine Wellness & Recovery opens its doors at 605 Broadway in Saugus, MA. Here is who we are and what we offer.
Shine Clinical Team · Sep 1, 2026 · 9 min read
Not Sure Where to Start? We'll Help You Figure It Out.
You don't have to have it all figured out before you call.
Not everyone who calls us is the right fit for our program, and that is okay. If what you need first is medical detox, residential care, or something else entirely, we will tell you honestly and help connect you with the right resource. We would rather help you find the right door than have you walk through the wrong one.
Call us first. We will listen, answer your questions, and point you in the right direction, whether that is our program or somewhere else. No pressure. No obligation. Just honest guidance from people who know this system.
Additional Resources
Tools, helplines, and community resources, curated by our clinical team.
Crisis & Immediate Support
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, Call or text 988. Available 24/7 for mental health and substance use crises.
- SAMHSA National Helpline, 1-800-662-4357. Free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral service.
- Shine Wellness & Recovery, (617) 341-9944. Call us anytime, we can help you find the right level of care.
Questions about any of these? Call us, (617) 341-9944
North Shore Recovery Resources
- MA Substance Use Helpline, 800-327-5050. Free referrals to treatment programs across Massachusetts.
- Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Find a meeting near you at na.org. Free peer support groups available across the North Shore.
- Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), Find a meeting at aa.org. Open and closed meetings available in Saugus, Lynn, Malden, Revere, and surrounding communities.
- Essex County Outreach, essexcountyoutreach.com. Local resources for individuals and families in Essex County.
Need help finding a meeting or program near you? Call us, (617) 341-9944
Understanding Treatment
Not sure where to start? Call us, (617) 341-9944