What are participants saying?

“Excellent! Hands down one of the most enjoyable trainings I’ve attended in a long time. The presenter’s use of humor and personal and professional experiences enhanced the learning experience. Excellent facilitation and group engagement. Thank you!!”

“Extremely dynamic, and interesting. The presenter took difficult material and made it very understandable.”

“Came away with many practical tools. I loved the trainer’s enthusiasm for the subject matter.”

“This workshop was better than excellent!”

“It was a fantastic experience. I felt very safe to express my point of view and ask questions, and actually learn!”

AdCare Educational Institute

IMPORTANT: For now, while staff are working remotely, our general phone number is 774-314-8278.

See below for link for individual direct numbers for staff.

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IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to Governor Baker’s March 23 Order due to COVID-19, AdCare Educational Institute staff are working remotely from home at this time. Here is how you can reach us:

If you know which staff member you wish to speak to, please click here for staff contact information, and contact the individual staff member.
If you are not sure who you need to speak with, please call 774-314-8278.

Our Mission

The mission of AdCare Educational Institute is to advance awareness, knowledge and skills in the prevention, intervention and treatment of substance abuse and related public health issues.

The Institute accomplishes its mission through the development and implementation of high quality, yet affordable training programs and educational events. Activities are offered to individuals and organizations who directly or indirectly encounter problems associated with substance abuse or are affected by other public health issues.

About Us

AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. is a private, non-profit organization established in 1986 in Worcester, Massachusetts. From a humble beginning, the agency has grown significantly and currently has offices in Worcester, Massachusetts and Augusta, Maine. The main administrative office for AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. is located at 5 Northampton Street in Worcester, MA.

In Massachusetts a large portion of the funding AdCare Educational Institute, Inc. receives comes from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Presently, the agency holds a combined contract for the development of statewide trainings, education, and logistics management with the Bureau of Substance Addiction Services and the Bureau of Community Health and Prevention. Additionally, AdCare also maintains a contract with the DPH Office of HIV/AIDS Bureau for research, training and support services.

AdCare Educational Institute of Maine is co-located with the
AdCare Educational Institute of New England in Augusta, Maine.

Our Board

The Board of Directors for AdCare Educational Institute consists of:

Patrice M. Muchowski, ScD, President
James Di Reda, PhD, LICSW, Treasurer
James Gorske, MBA – Secretary/Clerk (Non-Board Member)
Sally Rogers, ScD
Carol Derby, BSN, M.Ed., CARN
Beverly Erikson Stewart, MA, CAGS, CRC, CCM
Rep. John Mahoney
Robert Bick
John F. Mahan
Reverend Canon Rich Simpson, D. Min.

AdCare Educational Institute of Massachusetts
5 Northampton Street
Worcester, MA 01605
508-752-7313 (Phone) 508-754-0039 (TTY)
ian@adcare-educational.org

AdCare Educational Institute of Maine
PO Box 4389, Augusta, ME 04330
207-626-3615 (Phone);
V/TTY: Callers can reach the Relay Service by dialing 711
adcare@adcareme.org

AdCare Educational Institute of New England
(Formerly New England Institute of Addiction Studies)
PO Box 742, Augusta, ME 04332
207-621-2549 (Phone);
V/TTY: Callers can reach the Relay Service by dialing 711
neias@neias.org

Professional Affiliations:
American Academy of Health Care Providers in the Addictive Disorders Logo