Gosnold substance abuse treatment center cuts ribbon, opens to patients July 1

Inpatient substance abuse treatment center Gosnold Behavioral Health cut the ribbon to its 96-bed facility at 50 Indian Neck Road during a grand opening ceremony on Tuesday, June 23.

Gosnold is moving into the former Forestview Nursing Home site from its current inpatient center in Falmouth. The Wareham location's doors are expected to open to patients on Wednesday, July 1. 

Gosnold, a nonprofit founded in 1972, provides services to treat mental health, substance use and “co-occurring illness.” The organization provides both outpatient and inpatient services for patients suffering with addiction and has locations across eastern Massachusetts. 

Rachael Fuschetti, a former patient at Gosnold, said that the day after grand opening, she would be nine years sober.

"I want to start off by saying that nine years ago today was the last time I put a substance in my body."

From Weymouth, Fuschetti said that she faced physical, emotional and mental abuse when she was a child. After getting into a car accident with her son, Fuschetti said that she entered into Gosnold's care. She said that care saved her life.

"They helped me, guided me and believed in me and gave me the tools and resources that I desperately needed," Fuschetti said.

State Sen. Kelly Dooner (R-Taunton) attended and spoke at the facility's grand opening. Dooner told the audience that when she was driving on Massachusetts Avenue in an area known for high rates of homelessness and drug addiction, to legislative session in Boston last Thursday. During her drive, she saw someone she went to high school with on the side of the road. 

"To say that moment was hard is definitely an understatement," Dooner said. 

Dooner emphasized the importance of having resources for those who are impacted by addiction.

"It's so important that we create environments like this where they can seek the help that they need and get the treatment that they need," she said.

According to Dooner, Massachusetts has a need for treatment services.   

"I truly think that the Commonwealth does not do a good enough job when it comes to mental health and addiction recovery services and helping those who are struggling," she said. "Having you guys here is truly amazing."

Wareham has one of the highest overdose rates in Plymouth County, according to Gosnold CEO Richard Curcuru. 

Donald Quenneville, chairman of the Gosnold Board of Directors said he believes everyone deserves access to "compassionate, high quality care close to home."

"We look forward to being a trusted partner and a good neighbor for many years to come," Quenneville said.