White Horse Recovery continues to demonstrate its commitment to inclusive, comprehensive care by offering faith-based and secular support options for individuals and families facing substance use disorders and mental health challenges.
Dr. Brad Mathias, an Anglican priest and White Horse board director who serves as faith advisor, emphasized that the organization’s approach recognizes the diverse spiritual needs of those seeking recovery. “We’re all recovering—it’s just what we’re recovering from,” he explained. “For White Horse, having optional involvement of a faith track is one more tool in the toolbelt.”
The organization’s inclusive model ensures that people of all backgrounds feel welcome, regardless of their beliefs, an approach that Executive Director Matthew Plache noted reflects White Horse’s core values. “Recovery is deeply personal, and we meet people where they are,” he said. “Whether someone finds strength in faith, community, clinical support, or a combination of approaches, our doors are open to all.”
Mathias, whose personal experience includes witnessing addiction’s impact across all social and economic lines, brings a unique perspective to the board. “My best friend was a medical doctor whose life was destroyed by oxycodone,” he said. “I’ve seen how substance abuse can reach into any social class—there’s no respecter of persons.”
Research supports the integration of faith-based elements in recovery programs. “When you go through recovery on your own, you have a certain amount of improvement,” Mathias explained. “When combined with a community of faith, that doubles…Faith-based support gives you one more point of stability that really gives you endurance.”
White Horse’s commitment to inclusivity means that both spiritual and secular support is always available. “We want people to know that whether they’re seeking secular or faith-based support, they’ll find a welcoming, judgment-free environment here,” added Plache. “Our goal is to provide hope and healing in whatever form works best for each individual.”
White Horse’s approach has yielded positive results in communities across northern New Hampshire, as Mathias pointed to real-world examples of successful recovery that combine clinical treatment with spiritual support. “I’ve worked with families where marriages were destroyed by addiction—and through the combination of White Horse’s work and connection to a faith community, I’ve seen remarkable recoveries,” he said.
White Horse serves adults and families throughout northern New Hampshire with locations in Ossipee, North Conway, Berlin, and Littleton, through intensive outpatient programs, mental health treatment, peer support services, and community programs.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, Plache noted that part of their mission is to ensure no one is turned away due to inability to pay. “Our mission is to provide hope, healing, and recovery for everyone,” he said. “We meet this mission by honoring the full spectrum of human experience and belief to ensure that every person who walks through our doors feels seen, valued, and supported.”
If you or someone you know is struggling, you are not alone. White Horse Recovery offers services for those ready to start their journey to recovery. For more information, call 603-651-1441, Ext. 1.
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