From left to right: Certified Recovery Support Worker Drew Pederson, Tim Adams and his dog Jake, Recovery Coach Gracie Pederson, and White Horse Executive Director Matthew Plache
White Horse Recovery has been awarded a $35,000 grant from the Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation to purchase a dedicated transportation vehicle for its North Conway location. The Kendal C. and Anna Ham Charitable Foundation focuses on supporting the Mt. Washington Valley of New Hampshire, and Bridgton and Fryeburg, Maine communities in areas of human services, environment, and community development.
According to White Horse Executive Director Matthew Plache, the grant will eliminate many of the transportation barriers that often prevent clients from reaching detox facilities, intensive outpatient therapy sessions, recovery meetings, and essential support services.
“Many clients served by White Horse Recovery are homeless, lack vehicle access, or have lost driving privileges due to addiction-related issues,” he said. “Transportation is often the difference between someone getting help and falling through the cracks.”
Plache said White Horse’s existing transportation program has already demonstrated significant success at their Center Ossipee, Littleton, and Berlin locations.
“Research consistently shows that transportation barriers significantly impact treatment engagement and completion rates, particularly in rural areas where treatment facilities may be located far from where clients live,” he added.
Founded in Center Ossipee, New Hampshire, White Horse Recovery has grown from a small organization into a leading nonprofit with 28 employees across four locations, providing both mental health and substance use disorder services.
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.