Navigating Recovery and Laconia Doorway
Why are you nominating this team?
"I am pleased to nominate the collaborative team of the Laconia Doorway and Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region for the Team of the Year Award through NHADACA.
Together, these programs have created a seamless, person-centered continuum of care for individuals affected by substance use disorder in the Lakes Region. The Laconia Doorway provides immediate, 24/7 access to screening, assessment, and connection to services, while Navigating Recovery offers ongoing peer recovery support grounded in lived experience, hope, and empowerment.
What makes this team exceptional is their deeply integrated approach. Staff work collaboratively across programs to ensure individuals are supported every step of the way, eliminating gaps in care and reducing barriers to treatment and recovery supports. Their partnership reflects a shared responsibility for outcomes and a commitment to meeting people where they are with dignity and compassion.
This collaboration has strengthened the regional response to substance use disorder, improved access to care, and fostered long-term recovery for countless individuals and families. Their work exemplifies excellence, innovation, and the power of peer-informed, recovery-oriented systems of care.
I strongly recommend this team for recognition as NHADACA’s Team of the Year."
Biography:
The Laconia Doorway and Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region serve as critical access points for individuals and families impacted by substance use and co-occurring disorders in New Hampshire’s Lakes Region. Together, these programs provide a compassionate, recovery-oriented system of care that emphasizes immediate access, peer support, and long-term recovery pathways.
The Laconia Doorway is designed to meet individuals wherever they are in their journey, ensuring that no one seeking help is turned away. By removing barriers and streamlining entry into care, the Doorway plays a vital role in reducing overdose risk and increasing engagement in services.
Navigating Recovery of the Lakes Region builds upon this foundation by providing ongoing recovery support services rooted in lived experience. Through peer recovery support, individuals are connected to recovery coaching, support groups, employment and housing resources, and community-based recovery opportunities. The program fosters a sense of belonging and empowerment, helping individuals build meaningful, self-directed lives in recovery.
Together, the Laconia Doorway and Navigating Recovery create a seamless continuum of care—from first contact to sustained recovery—grounded in dignity, respect, and hope. Their collaborative approach strengthens the regional response to substance use disorder while promoting healthier individuals, families, and communities throughout the Lakes Region.