History
As one of the first substance use treatment facilities in the North Shore, the John Ashford Link House has more than 44 years of providing important services to our local communities. Through the years, we've helped to improve thousands of lives and families for the better.
1972
With the support of former Senator Tom McGee, Liam Sullivan and Paul Ferguson worked with other Newburyport citizens to establish the John Ashford Link House. The Link House, located in Newburyport, was the 4th half-way house to be licensed in the Commonwealth, and continues to thrive today at its original location, 44 years since being incorporated. The program was named in honour of John Ashford Link, a former Newburyport resident.
1997
In an effort to expand the continuity of care within the agency and to support the growing need in our communities, the John Ashford Link House purchased a large multifamily house in Amesbury and established the Progress House. This program was created to provide sober, supportive residential housing with case management services to address long-term abstinence and to provide residents with community connections utilizing a peer-to-peer mentorship model.
2000
To meet the growing demand for long-term residential substance use treatment services for women in the Commonwealth, the Maris Center was opened having received significant input and support from Sheriff Frank Cousins. The Maris Center just celebrated their 15-year anniversary, and continues to meet the growing needs of the community. The program has long established relationships with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department (and the Women’s in Transition Program), community stakes holders, Massachusetts drug courts and area treatment providers.
1992
In 1992, the John Ashford Link House entered into a partnership with Housing Support Inc., a non-profit organization created by former MA senator Nick Costello and former Newburyport Mayor Ed Molin to operate the Elms. The Elms is located in Amesbury and provides sober housing for homeless men with a history of alcohol abuse. To further support the residents of the program.
1998
Beginning in early 1998, the John Ashford Link House entered into a partnership with the owners of Moore’ Way, a sober, supportive, residential housing program located adjacent to the harbour of the famous fishing community of Gloucester. This is the only Link House program which provides services to both men and women. The Link House provides financial oversight of funds provided by the Department of Public Health, as well as supports staff who provide case management services to the residents.
1972
With the support of former Senator Tom McGee, Liam Sullivan and Paul Ferguson worked with other Newburyport citizens to establish the John Ashford Link House. The Link House, located in Newburyport, was the 4th half-way house to be licensed in the Commonwealth, and continues to thrive today at its original location, 44 years since being incorporated. The program was named in honour of John Ashford Link, a former Newburyport resident.
1992
In 1992, the John Ashford Link House entered into a partnership with Housing Support Inc., a non-profit organization created by former MA senator Nick Costello and former Newburyport Mayor Ed Molin to operate the Elms. The Elms is located in Amesbury and provides sober housing for homeless men with a history of alcohol abuse. To further support the residents of the program.
1997
In an effort to expand the continuity of care within the agency and to support the growing need in our communities, the John Ashford Link House purchased a large multifamily house in Amesbury and established the Progress House. This program was created to provide sober, supportive residential housing with case management services to address long-term abstinence and to provide residents with community connections utilizing a peer-to-peer mentorship model.
1998
Beginning in early 1998, the John Ashford Link House entered into a partnership with the owners of Moore’ Way, a sober, supportive, residential housing program located adjacent to the harbour of the famous fishing community of Gloucester. This is the only Link House program which provides services to both men and women. The Link House provides financial oversight of funds provided by the Department of Public Health, as well as supports staff who provide case management services to the residents.
2000
To meet the growing demand for long-term residential substance use treatment services for women in the Commonwealth, the Maris Center was opened having received significant input and support from Sheriff Frank Cousins. The Maris Center just celebrated their 15-year anniversary, and continues to meet the growing needs of the community. The program has long established relationships with the Middlesex Sheriff’s Department (and the Women’s in Transition Program), community stakes holders, Massachusetts drug courts and area treatment providers.