Steve Lesnikoski started working alongside Danielle Csogi of Lahey Health in an effort to help individuals and families dealing with addiction. Steve will be working every Friday at the Danvers Police Station as a part-time recovery coach. This position is part of a grant from the Police Assisted Addiction and Recovery Initiative (PAARI) through the Evelyn Lilly Lutz Foundation.
Though he officially spends each Friday in Danvers conducting outreach to families and individuals coping with addiction, Steve makes himself available any day of the week. He also helps by connecting those struggling with addiction to treatment and recovery services.
If you’re in a place where you’re either afraid to ask or ashamed to ask or don’t know where to go, certainly start asking questions. It’s your life — you are worth it and there are resources available. For any assistance, please contact Steve (steve@paariusa.org) or Sergeant Olivia Silva (osilva@danversma.gov or 978-774-1213 x4134).