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“As the drummer for the rock band, The Del Fuegos, I experienced
firsthand the devastating effects of drug and alcohol abuse.
Fortunately, my path led to recovery, and to a new passion
as an Addictions Specialist .“
As a creative person with a history of addiction, I knew that some of the larger obstacles to recovery were
the feelings of hopelessness and the fear of not being able to return to a productive, creative lifestyle without
drugs or alcohol. I saw the need for a unique new treatment approach that would combine evidence-based
treatment and creative expression. The result is Right Turn: an innovative program for men and women that
offers intensive outpatient services and supportive housing for men in a uniquely creative environment.
Anyone with a desire for creative expression, recovery and the support of a
kindred community will feel welcome here.
Welcome to Right Turn. We look forward to helping you find your own path to recovery.
Woody Giessmann, CEO and Founder of Right Turn
Our Team Has Devel
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a Kind, Gentle Approach
“Many of us at Right Turn have dealt with addiction on a personal level and understand
the struggle to get well. That’s why we love our work. We get to see people get better.”
We know that addiction comes in many forms—from alcohol and chemical
dependency to process addictions of gambling, gaming, and sex. Our services
are designed to address the underlying issues that lead to destructive coping
patterns, and to do this in a compassionate way. We understand that there
is no single road to recovery and our services must be personalized to
help individuals find their own road to recovery.
Members of the Right Turn team
Our team includes experts from a wide variety of fields.
This allows us to look at addiction from multiple angles and to
tailor recovery strategies to individual situations.
Our experienced team includes:
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Mental Health Counselors
Physicians
Psychiatrists
Family & Couples Therapists
• Relapse Prevention Specialists
• Intervention Professionals
• Expressive Therapists using Art,
Drama, Dance, Music and Writing
Innovative Services
Our services are designed to remind people that they are not just
defined by their addiction. The hallmark of Right Turn’s innovative
approach is a combination of traditional evidence-based treatment
and unique creativity groups.
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Supportive Housing for Men
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Intervention Services
Outpatient Clinic
Sober Performances
Alumni Community
meet our directors
“My training is in social
work, public health and
psychotherapy. When I
joined forces with Woody
in 2005, I had already
designed and run many
addiction recovery
programs, a residential
program for opiate-addicted
women and their children,
and a women’s program in
Dorchester. The idea of designing a landmark
program with Woody was very exciting to me.
Our shared vision was to develop an innovative
program that would incorporate complementary
expressive therapies and creativity into an addiction
program. Evoking and developing individual creativity
as a part of recovery is incredibly rewarding.”
Gabrielle (Abby) Dean, LICSW, MPH; Clinical Director
“In addition to the physical
aspect of addiction, there
is always a mental health
component. The emotional
factors and experience
underlying addictive behaviors -- from self-esteem
to personal trauma – need
to be considered. I joined
RightTurn in 2009.
My background includes
degrees from Harvard and Cornell University Medical College. I currently serve on the faculty of Harvard Medical School’s Division on Addictions and
as Medical Director of Addictions at Cambridge
Health Alliance. I’m certified by the American
Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in general
psychiatry and addiction psychiatry.”
Mark Albanese, M.D., Medical Director
SUPPORTive HOUSING FOR MEN
“Research demonstrates that a person has a 27-times greater chance
of staying sober if they have a sense of belonging to
something larger than themselves”
a safe, supportive environment
At Right Turn, our supervised housing for men provides residents
with a chance to belong to a sober community where creative people
share a vision of recovery. Our program also emphasizes the development
of life skills and healthy relationships.
Conveniently located in Watertown Square, MA, the facility offers a creative
community for 6 men in recovery in a beautifully renovated, historic
New England house. The home-like setting offers private rooms with
access to outdoor gardens and private sitting rooms. The firepit in the
backyard is a great place for gathering and feeling part of a community.
our philosophy
The goal of our Supportive Housing Program is to help residents build a clean
and sober support network and to develop the skills that are required for sober
living beyond the safe structure of a treatment program. Residents will also
have full access to Right Turn’s IOP services including addiction counseling,
intensive psychotherapy, medication management, family therapy, and more.
building life skills
Addicted individuals often lose touch with the ordinary tasks of daily life, such
as budgeting, housekeeping, self-care and food preparation. In our Supportive
Housing Program, residents learn to rebuild these vital skills with our guidance.
This includes a renewed focus on health and wellness, nutrition and exercise.
To help residents in this regard, we provide an on-site weight room and local
gym membership. Likewise, to encourage healthy eating, we bring in local chefs
to assist in menu planning and preparation . In this way, we turn skill building
activities into a fun, community building experience.
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“We all put our trust in each other, put differen
and support each other as much as we can.”
Michael F.
creativity and sober support
Right Turn Supportive Housing for Men offers many opportunities to express individual creativity and
to feel part of a vital, creative community. Daily access to The Fuegos Music Room is one of many avenues for creative exploration. This fully equipped music room is open to all residents for practice and
rediscovering the kind of “healthy fun” so often lost to addiction. Rehearsing for Right Turn LIVE!’s
weekly jam sessions is a popular activity through the week. Performances are open to
the public every Saturday night at Right Turn LIVE! – the sober café.
“what’s next“? planning for success in sobriety
During the first few months of sobriety, the recovering addict is at heightened risk of relapse.
Given this reality, we are very focused on what happens when the program ends. Our hope is
that recovering addicts will leave with a sense that they are no longer alone – with
confidence that they are now part of a vital recovery community, fortified by new friendships and skills that will support a productive, substance-free life. To this end, our
“What’s Next” group is designed to help individuals identify their own personal vision
for a healthy future, and to help them take the next steps toward those goals. The
group focus is on three major life issues: Education, Employment, and Housing.
Our objective is to have specific mechanisms set in place to help individuals
start the next stage of recovery with new tools and a plan.
INTENSIVE OUTPATIENT PROGRAM (IOP)
“Recovery is not a one-step process. It takes place incrementally
over time. Our IOP reflects that by offering a continuum
of care with support at every stage.”
Located in Arlington Center, MA, this 3 – 6 month early recovery program includes 3 Phases of Recovery.
Individuals attend groups, individual psychotherapy, family counseling, and psychiatry, as needed,
along with addiction education, relapse prevention, and daily creativity workshops.
For the individual, the emphasis is on learning to cope with cravings and urges, understanding
a clean and sober lifestyle, managing symptoms of early recovery and building a supportive
network in sobriety. Many people in early recovery will experience symptoms of depression,
anxiety, ADD, ADHD and trauma. For this reason, comprehensive assessment and on-going
evaluation is provided at all stages. Identification of early signs of withdrawal, coping
skills and recovery strategies are key components of the program.
fam ily work
Recognizing that addiction and substance abuse disorders cause stress, confusion and anxiety for
family members, Right Turn works with a family specialist to offer an array of services designed to
educate family members about addiction and healthy family responses.
“Progression through Phase I, II and III is clinically driven,
and each phase is designed to build upon the progress, skills
and self-awareness of the previous stage.”
Intervention Services
An intervention is when family members and friends come together to help a chemically dependent person get help.
Interventions are considered successful when they result in the addict agreeing to enter a drug or alcohol treatment program.
Interventions have a much higher success rate when done under the guidance of an intervention professional.
CEO Woody Giessmann is a Board Registered Interventionist (BR-II) with the Association of Intervention
Specialists Credentialing Board who has helped many families through successful interventions.
“The intervention was obviously an emotional experience for me and my
family. Woody’s patience and calm manner allowed us to express our
fears and our concerns and determine what the next step should be.”
Jane B.
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OUTPaTIENT CLINIC
Work or family responsibilities may make Right Turn’s Outpatient Clinic the best choice.
Located in Arlington Center, MA, many of the same outstanding clinicians and services from our
other programs are available here, on an outpatient basis. Supportive after-care services are
also provided at our Outpatient Clinic to help individuals maintain their sobriety.
“Research has shown that one of the leading causes of relapse
is the lack of follow-up care from treatment.”
Outpatient Clinic Services include :
Support Groups •
Self-help Meetings •
Individual Therapy •
Family Therapy •
Psychiatry •
Anger Management •
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RIGHT TURN LIVE!
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Creativity is so much a part of Right Turn, that we are an office
by day, and a stage by night. Whether it’s a famous rock star
on stage, or an aspiring local poet, our sober café,
Right Turn LIVE! gives recovering addicts a safe performance
venue. Even more importantly, it provides a community of
creative individuals who share the trauma of addiction and a
commitment to recovery. Our in-the-round performance space
creates a sense of intimacy between audience and performers,
and offers excellent sound quality. In this atmosphere, artistic
collaborations develop. Friendships grow. Art and music are
created. And healing may take place.
RIGHT TURN RADIO
Right Turn has a vital presence in Boston and surrounding
communities. Every Sunday evening in a call-in format on
WTKK 96.9FM/Boston Talks, Woody and Abby address any
and all topics related to addiction. This important show has been
called “The #1 Addiction Program in New England”. It’s just one
more way Right Turn reaches out to substance abusers and
their loved ones with hope and help for addiction.
FROM CONCERTS TO GOLF,
FOR A CAUSE
Our fundraising brings talent and dedication together in crowdpleasing events like Comics for Recovery, The Super Group’s all-star
After our program ends, Right Turn offers“lifetime membership”
in a community that is creative, dynamic, collaborative,
supportive, grateful, and above all, sober.
EXPRESSIVE THERAPIES
Writing and Journal
Songwriting Workshops
Drum Groups
Recovery Drawing
Creating "My Mask”
Laughter Workshops
Meditation Groups
Comedy Writing
Poetry Workshops
Finding Your Voice in Recovery
Right Turn LIVE!
Performance Series
“We’re musicians, artists and poets. Comedians and actors.
But we’re also students, business people, teachers, cooks and
construction workers. We’re people from all walks of life who
have a common desire for recovery from addiction, and a common
“creative thread” that can be used as a vital part of the recovery process.”
“Right Turn is a sincere, caring organization run by a great counselor and a
great guy, Woody Giessmann. I wouldn’t hesitate to call them if I needed help.”
Simon Kirke – Bad Company, Free
Many of us at Right Turn know from personal experience that freedom from addiction is not only possible,
but amazing, and worth working for. Our team would like to help you, or someone you love,
find that same freedom, and the path to a healthy new way of living.
For more information, call us today at 1.888.578.8876
Right Turn, Inc.
299 Broadway (Arlington Center)
Arlington, MA, 02474-5310
Phone: 781.646.3800
Toll-Free: 888.578.8876
Fax: 781.646.3188
Email: info@right-turn.org
Website: www.right-turn.org
Right Turn Board Members
Woody Giessmann
Dave McDonnell
George S. Grey, Jr.
Gary Hofstetter
Matthew Berlin
Bruce Mittman
Right Turn Consultants
Simon Kirke
Gabrielle Dean, LICSW
AT A GLANCE
Right Turn SupportIVE Housing
Outpatient Clinic and Aftercare
6-bed facility for adult men (18+)
located in Watertown, Massachusetts
Located in Arlington Center, Massachusetts,
our outpatient clinic provides:
The goal of this program is to help residents build a clean
and sober support network and develop life skills needed
in sobriety. These include budgeting, planning and preparing
meals, daily self-care, nutrition and exercise. Work out
facilities and gym memberships are provided.
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Residents may also access the following Right Turn services:
Comprehensive Addiction Program
• Intensive Psychotherapy
• Psychiatry and Case Management
• Family Support
• Anger Management, Addiction Education
and Relapse Prevention Groups
• Wellness and Coping Skills
• Self-Help Groups
• Supportive Recovery Network
Creative Expression
• Live Performances and Creativity Workshops
of poetry, comedy, song writing
• Right Turn LIVE! Sober Café
• The Del Fuego Music Room & Studio
Psychotherapy and Addiction Counseling
Psychiatry
Family Support and Workshops
Recovery and Creativity Groups
Case Management
Self-Help Groups
Our services are available for Right Turn clients
for ongoing support and aftercare.
Intervention
• Guided by trained and Board Registered Interventionist
Woody Giessmann, LADC-I, CADAC, BRI II
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Friends, family and trained Interventionist
work together to address the issues of addiction
and family crisis. Successful interventions will result
in the loved one and the family getting the
help they need.
• Professional help is just a phone call away:
781.646.3800 or 617.365.9460 for emergency
InTENSIVE Outpatient Program (IOP)
Located in Arlington, Massachusetts, our intensive
3 – 6 month early recovery program provides:
Comprehensive & intensive programming 4-days a week
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Intensive Psychotherapy and Addiction Counseling
Psychiatry and Case Management
Family Support
Anger Management, Addiction Education
and Relapse Prevention Groups
• Wellness and Coping Skills
• Creativity Groups
Performance and Creativity Workshops of poetry,
comedy, song writing and Right Turn LIVE! sober café.
Events
• Right Turn LIVE!
Saturday Night sober café and Performance Stage
Weekly Jam Session
• Right Turn Radio
Sunday evenings on Boston Talks 96.9
• Comics in Recovery performances
• The Super Group’s all-star rock concerts
• Del Fuegos Reunion Concerts
• Charity Golf Tournaments with celebrity guests
• And much more!
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