Cheshire County

As opioid settlement money reaches region, impact may be ‘subtle,’ yet important

As opioid settlement money reaches region, impact may be ‘subtle,’ yet important

Each week, employees of The Keene Serenity Center provide about 80 rides to people who are in recovery from substance-use disorder through its transportation program. 

Recently, these journeys have included taking someone to Boston for eye surgery, delivering groceries to a person who has health challenges, and helping someone who hasn’t held down a job for ten years get to work each day, said Sam Lake, executive director of the Keene Serenity Center.