Addiction Solutions of Nantucket Annual Report 2023

HERE’S WHAT WE ACCOMPLISHED TOGETHER IN 2023

Our mission is to provide Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for patients on Nantucket addicted to opioids and alcohol and support our patients in the delicate journey to sobriety. In addition, the ASN team are committed to providing education and consulting to our community regarding screening, behavioral health, intervention, referral, and treatments.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MISSION & VISION

WHO WE ARE

WHAT WE DO AWARDS

MAKING AN IMPACT CLINIC RACE FOR RECOVERY EDUCATION & OUTREACH BY THE NUMBERS

DONOR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS GOALS

WHO WE ARE

Addiction Solutions of Nantucket has been serving patients since 2005 through the private practice of Dr. Timothy Lepore. We became a 501c3 non-profit in February 2018.

This year has marked a turning point for our nonprofit with the support of our Board of Directors and professionals who have generously donated their time and expertise to reach our 2023 goals.

As we approach the end of the year, the holiday season is a time for giving and spreading joy, but we must not forget about those who are battling addiction. Support and understanding can be the greatest gift we can give to those struggling with substance abuse disorders during this time. By highlighting the importance of support and bringing attention to organizations like Addiction Solutions of Nantucket, we can make a positive impact and help create a supportive community for those in need. So let’s remember to offer our support, spread awareness, and make a difference this holiday season.

OFFICERS:

President Dr. Timothy J. Lepore MD, FACS

Vice President Marsha D. Egan

Treasurer Allan D. Bell

Secretary Lauren Murray Soverino

BOARD MEMBERS:

Laura Burnett

Jocelyn Duffy, MD

Maureen McAllister

Elizabeth C. McCusker

Christina Boling

Michelle Cadavid, NCSP, CAGS

Roberto Santamaria

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS:

Julie Kingston, LICSW

Donald W. Van Dyke, II

William J. Pittman

STAFF

Clinical Coordinator

Aline Wommack RNMS

Office Support

Duncan MacDonald

Counsel

Michael J. Connolly, Ropes & Grey

Publishing & Marketing

Arlene O’Reilly, Mind’s Eye Communications

WHAT WE DO

After seeing the harmful effects of addiction, we’ve perfected o ur methods to help our patients recover, and we are ready to fight for you. Our team has served the Nantu cket community for seven years using cutting-edge medications and best practices for addiction treatment. As a result, Addiction Solutions of Nantucket has seen first-hand how patients can achieve freedo m and balance in their lives, make healthy lifestyle choices, and gain independence from damaging substance abuse. We know our programs will work.

We are a Medication Assisted Treatment Program. (MAT) .

Counselling on Reproductive Health/ Pregnancy Management.

Our program is strictly confidential. Dosage Monitoring.

Crisis Counselling & Intervention.

Basic Medical Services (as needed).

Mental Health Network Support.

Community Outreach in English and Spanish.

Referrals for HIV/Hepatitis C Testing. Education and Resources.

DR. TIMOTHY LEPORE

SELECTED AS RECIPIENT OF THE NANTUCKET

DREAMLAND’S FRED ROGERS GOOD NEIGHBOR AWARD

The Dreamland Foundation announced this past July 2023, that Dr. Timothy Lepore had been chosen as the recipient of the prestigious Fred Rogers Good Neighbor Award. This esteemed accolade recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional dedication and selflessness in making Nantucket a better place through their unwavering commitment to the community.

Selected by a distinguished panel of judges comprising Dreamland’s board of directors and prominent community leaders, Dr. Lepore exemplifies the compassion and service fostered by Fred Rogers throughout his life. With his unparalleled contributions and tireless efforts, Dr. Lepore has left an indelible impact on the lives of countless individuals in Nantucket.

Among the numerous testimonials submitted in support of Dr. Lepore’s nomination, his availability to those struggling with addiction issues stood out. One nominator wrote, “Dr. Lepore provides his personal phone number through various mediums and is available 24/7 to anyone suffering from addiction problems. This level of dedication is unheard of and truly remarkable.” Dr. Lepore established Addiction Solutions of Nantucket, Inc., offering Medicine Assisted Treatments (MATs) to individuals battling opioid, drug, and alcohol addiction, further exemplifying his unwavering commitment to the well-being of the community.

In addition to his exceptional work in addiction treatment, Dr. Lepore’s impact extends far beyond the medical realm.

Photo by Kit Noble

MAKING AN IMPACT

Addiction doesn’t just hurt you long-term; it affects those you love as well: home, work, friends, and relationships. Addiction touches every aspect of your life and negatively influences your ability to grow on a personal level.

We have helped people from all walks of life to reclaim their i ndependence from opioids, alcohol, and other harmful substances. Together with our patients, we focus on the root causation of addiction and develop customized plans which include today’s most effective me dical regimens and treatments—right here on Nantucket.

We have increased the clinic hours from two to three times a week. Our clinic activity of phone calls, emails, and appointments have increased 35% in activity.

RACE FOR RECOVERY

The event garnered an impressive turnout, with a record-breaking 354 runners and walkers and $123,500 raised.

Our website and social media has grown 69% from 2022. Social media campaigns have appeared in both Spanish and English.

FILM: BOY NEXT DOOR

Dr. Lepore covered all bills when a patient could not afford services. A grant from the Town of Nantucket has helped supplement funds. There are over 5.8k watched views of this film on our YouTube channel. The film also provides workshop resources for teens and adults.

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ADDICTION SOLUTIONS CLINIC

In our experience helping those suffering from addiction, we hav e witnessed true recovery. Dr.Timothy Lepore and our staff have seen men and women of all a ges come back from the brink and rejoin their friends and family as productive, clean, sober survivors.

Addiction Solutions is a Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) program. ASN uses many medications to help individuals stop using illicit drugs or alcohol by substituting prescription medication in a controlled manner to prevent the discomfort of withdrawal, on-going urges to use drugs or drink, and for maintenance therapy. Some of the key medicines include:

SUBOXONE (Buprenorphine/Naloxone)

A medicine used to control opioid withdrawal, illicit opioid use, and maintenance therapy. Suboxone blocks the effects of getting high, and pain control.

SUBUTEX (Buprenorphine)

A medicine that is a different formulation, because the Naloxone is not included. Subutex is used for individuals who may be facing surgical procedures or who may be pregnant. Subutex can be used with other medication for pain control.

NALTREXONE

A medication used to treat both opioid or alcohol use disorders by helping to block the effects alcohol or opioids, helping control the urge to use, as well as preventing intoxication.

VIVITROL (Naltrexone)

This is an injectable form of Naltrexone that is given in a shot every twenty-eight days. Vivitrol works to control the urge to drink or use opioid drugs, blocks effects of alcohol or opioids, and helps to prevent intoxication.

ANTABUSE (Disulfiram)

This medicine is effective in controlling the urge to drink by blocking an enzyme involved in breaking down alcohol. Antabuse produces very unpleasant side effects when it is combined with alcohol.

CAMPRAL (Acamprosate)

This medicine is effective in controlling the urge to drink Alcohol by stabilizing certain brain chemicals.

OUR SERVICES

Addiction Solutions of Nantucket offers the exceptional addictio n recovery methods, treatment options, and services you need to get back to the optimal state of living. T hese in-house treatments include:

• Medication Prescriptions

• Urine Testing/Mouth Swabs

• Crisis Counseling & Intervention

• Basic Medical Services (As Needed)

• Referrals For HIV/Hepatitis C Testing

• Counseling On Reproductive Health/Pregnancy Management • And More

OUR SUCCESSES

• Three scholarships awarded to patients to attend the winter classes at the Artist Association of Nantucket. ASN believes that art, music, and movement play an important role in healing.

• Two patients are working to complete their college prerequisites to apply to nursing school. A 3rd patient completed their Associate’s Degree and is working in education as a teaching assistant. A 4th patient completed their CDL to be able to driv e for the school system. A fifth patient launched a successful furniture business.

• 86% of all ASN clients are working full-time. Of the remaining clients, more than half have part-time or seasonal employment.

• As of October 2023 no ASN patient is unhoused, though many stru ggle with the ability to find year round housing, despite having full time jobs.

RACE FOR RECOVERY

Addiction Solutions of Nantucket held its annual Race for Recovery on September 24, 2023, despite the chilly temperatures and overcast skies created by Hurricane Lee. The event garnered an impressive turnout, with a record-breaking 354 runners and walkers and $12 3,500 raised. Also contributing to the event’s success was the number of sponsors, donors, and vol unteers, which also increased from the previous year. These figures mark a significant increase from last year regarding the number of participants and the funds raised. The proceeds from this year’ s event will contribute towards adding a third shift in the weekly clinic that is already available, inc reasing the number of patients served by the ASN clinic.

The race featured a traditional 5K run and a two-mile walk, wit h Jim Congdon, David Desnoyers, and Zach Tracy securing the top three spots among men. Among women, Lisa Wisentaner, Molly O’Mara, and Jinx Howe emerged as the leading three participants.

R4R 2023 Committee From Left: Maureen McAllister, Lauren Murray Soverino, Laura Burnett, Marsha Egan, Allan Bell, Chair of R4R, and (not shown) Elizabeth C. McCusker.

Dr. Timothy Lepore, MD, President of Addiction Solutions of Nantucket

Photos by Arlene O’Reilly

A Note from 1st Place

The Race for Recovery is such a valuable event for Nantucket. Living in a small community where it seems like everyone knows your business can make it difficult to say out loud, “I’m struggling and I need help”. At the Race for Recovery event, you can turn in any direction and see someone that is proud to say “I was struggling, I asked for help and I’m so happy that I did”. Someone that will say “life is so much better on the other side of addiction”. The funds that are raised from this event [and ongoing donations] are so valuable to addiction services on the island, and what is of even more value, is to create a shame free event around a topic that can carry so much shame for so many.

Lisa Wisentaner with Dr. Timothy Lepore

R4R Women’s Running Division Lisa Wisentaner

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EDUCATION & OUTREACH

The following films, Public Service Announcements (PSAs) and res ources are made available from Addiction Solutions of Nantucket. The films and website were designed to 1 ) serve discussion groups led by teachers, mental health councilors, and anyone willing to facilitate a di scussion about this topic, and 2) appeal to anyone struggling with addiction letting them know we are here to help them.

As Dr. Timothy Lepore, President of ASN, states, “Awareness and taking action to seek help are the first importan t steps to battling Substance Use Disorders (SUD). The Boy Next D oor film and the Q&A session after the film are intended to raise understanding of addiction as an illness rather than a weakness. In addition, it should enlighten viewers that addiction does not discriminate. With 1 in 14 Americans touched by addiction, we cannot look the other way.”

The Boy Next Door

PSA Holiday Triggers

PSA Brand Services

These PSAs are part the outreach efforts to parents, family, fri ends, and co-workers in learning more about substance use and engage viewers in learning about the stigma o f drugs/alcohol addiction and the help that is available. Click on the images above to watch the commercials.

97.7 ACK-FM Radio Script

EVERY DAY IS ANOTHER CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR LIFE! HI THIS IS DOCTOR LEPORE OF ADDICTION SOLUTIONS OF NANTUCKET. DEPENDENCE ON OPIODS, DRUGS, OR ALCOHOL IS A VERY PERSONAL AND INDIVIDUALIZED ADDICTION THAT ISN’T WON EASILY OR ALONE. ADDICTION SOLUTIONS IS HERE, TO BE ON YOUR SIDE EVERY STEP OF THE WAY. IS YOUR ADDICTION AFFECTING YOUR WORK AND FAMILY LIFE? IF YOU’VE HAD ENOUGH, A PHONE CALL TO ADDICTION SOLUTIONS COULD SAVE YOUR LIFE OR EVEN CHANGE ITS DIRECTION. CALL ME DR LEPORE AT 508-680-4014. I’M HERE TO HELP TWENTY-FOUR HOURS A DAY. BY OFFERING A CONFIDENTIAL, MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT PROGRAM, YOU CAN FINALLY GET THE HELP YOU NEED TO NAVIGATE THE SEA OF A SUBSTANCE ABUSE DISORDER. REMEMBER, THERES ALWAYS HOPE. IT STARTS WITH ONE PHONE CALL. NO INSURANCE? AT ADDICTION SOLUTIONS THAT’S NOT A PROBLEM. WE ARE HERE TO HELP EVERYBODY WHO NEEDS IT. SO, START BY MAKING THE CALL. CALL ME AT 508-680-4013, AND GET YOUR LIFE BACK ONE STEP AT A TIME. LEARN MORE AT ADDICTION SOLUTIONS NANTUCKET DOT COM. WHERE THERE IS HELP THERE IS HOPE. Radio ads like this above have been sponsored by board member Laura Burnett, Executive VP of True Island Radio.

Comcast On-Demand Broadcast

Commercials were produced and ran on Comcast local zone for Nantucket during September, October, and November.

Nantucket Dreamland & NCTV

Our commercials are also running on the Dreamland Theatre big screen and NCTV local channles, both are sponsors.

Social Media

Our social media channels were established one year ago on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube. Growth rate is 350% total. Since March 2023, we have been intertwining Spanish translations on our Facebook and Instagram channels. Translations, dgital reels and videos have been partially sponsored by Arlene O’Reilly, CMO of Mind’s Eye Communications.

Local Newspaper: The Inquirer and Mirror

The I&M has been a long-time partial sponsor in adveristing.

Local E-Newsletters: Daybreak Nantucket, Nantucket Current, Nantucket About Town, & I&M News

The local media newsletters have also been partial sponsors of our digitial adversting and news.

our Instagram channel.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Race

BALANCE

Current Assets

Cash & Cash Equivalents $324,801.50

Pledges Receivable $33,500.00

Accumulated Depreciation -$789.00

TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS $357,512.50

Accounts Payable $5,300.00

PPP Loan Payable -$19,658.00

Total Liabilities -$14,358.00

Net Asset Value $357,512.50

2023 numbers as of December 6, 2023.

ADDICTION SOLUTIONS SUPPORTERS

RACE FOR RECOVERY PARTICIPANTS

Annette Adams

Jerry Adams

Mary Adams

Julia Afshari

Rachel Afshari

Catherine Aguiar

Nicci Aguiar

Miroslava Ahern

Ugne Aleknaite

Paige Albertson

Karen Alence

Margaretta Andrews

Lauren Ard

Mary Ard

Catharina Armstrong

Sallyanne Austin

Anthony Barila

Maureen Barila

Christy Bassett Baker

Laura Belair

Rich Belair

Peter Bell

Heather Bennett

Tsvetelina Benova

Jessie Brescher

Robert Brescher

William Brescher

John Brescher

Thomas Bispham

Jeffrey Blackwell

Henry Blackwell

Sheenagh Bodkin

Melissa Bodner

Carl Borchert

Nicole Bousquet

Megan Boyes

Jason Bridges

Spencer Bridges

Tim Bridges

Victoria Bridges

Patty Molloy Brorup

Andrea Bunlerssak

Michael Burlotos

Rachael Buckley

Laura Burnett

Kate Canfield

Kathleen Carr

Mary Casey

Erik Caspersen

Jayne Cassidy

Kevin Cassidy

Carol Caton

Lily Chibnik

Brad Ciran

John Cissel

Jaimie Collum

Gretchen Cooney

Carolyn Condon

James Congdon

Malcolm Condon

Mckenzie Condon

Jacqueline Cousart

Sean Cousart

Coco Csaba Cseko

Holly Cunningham

Isabella Day

Mayla Davis

Lisa Dawson

Abby De Molina

David Desnoyers

Sarah Desnoyers

Vanessa Diserio

Matt Diserio

Lorna Dollery

Lisa Doran

Jocelyn Duffy

Marsha Egan

Darcie Evans

Ana Ericksen

Michae Ericksen

Kaitlyn Erisman

Keegan Farrell

Brianna Feerick

Nick Ferrantella

Tina Fiertz

Elizabeth Finlay

Jenny Flanagan

Laura Fredericks

Morgan Fog

Jimmy Fuller

Paul Gémis

Steve Gibson

Beth Gilbert

Chris Gilbert

Paige Gilbert

Tyler Gilbert

Chloe Girvin

Maura Gordy

Laura Kohtio-Graves

Jose Gregorio

Leo Guzman

Yoana Guzman

Heidi Haigh

Buffy Hallinan

Annemarie Hansen

Kaitlyn Harrington

Hannah Harrington

Maeve Harrington

Jack Harris

Mark Harris

John Hartnett

Tina Hartnett

Madison Hatfield

Alison Hayes

Dayana Hernandez

Janie Hobson-Dupont

Hudson Holland III

Michael Howard

Jinx Howe

Jennifer Hudson

Diana Hull

George Hull

Craig Hunter

Bridgette Hynes

Sianna Ivilova

Carlisle Jensen

Fiona Johnson

Sara Johnson

Dylan Jones

Shae Jones

Addie Kaiser

Nathan Kaiser

Liz Konetchy

Kevin Konetchy

Rositsa Krasteva

Jennifer Laredo

Kimberly Latlippe

Sarah Lavin

Ernest Lawton

Robert Laundry

Cathleen Lepore

Meri Lepore

Timothy Lepore

Edmund Liddle

Bill Liddle

Kate Smith-Lin

David Lindstedt

Michele Lindstedt

Madeline Lombardi

Elmer Armando Lopez

Mayson Lower

Joanne Love

Angus MacVicar

Joel MacVicar

Katie Manchester

Meredith Mangan

Joseph Manning

Will Manning

Mona Maurelli

Amanda Mason

Maureen McAllister

Brendan McCarthy

Alana McCarthy

Jennifer McCormick

Elizabeth McCusker

Perrin McCusker

Peter McCusker

Claire Mcelwain

Peggy McGillin

Rosemary McLaughlin

James Meehan

Brook P Meerbergen

Christopher Miemiec

Ellen Meisner

Matt Meisner

Rose Minichiello

Elizabeth Mixon

Magdalena Mooers

Kaitlin Montanaro

Anna Murphy

Brian Murphy

Dan Murphy

Rory Murray

Ivan Mutafchiev

Erin Myers

John Myers

Nancy Newhouse

Cara Nielsen

Lexi Norton

Gaven Norton

Sabrina Norton

Jacquelyn O’Brien

Robert O’Day

Danielle O’Dell

Kristin Oeste

Ryanne Olsen

Molly O’Mara

Nicholas Ouellette

Devin Owen

Moira Parsons

Samantha Parsons

Dominic Pasys

Neil Paterson

Sadie Paterson

Alex Patten

Frank Patton

Susan Patton

Erin Pearl

Matthew Peel

Jason Perkins

Kelsey Perkins

Charlie Platt

William Platt

Claire Poulin

Chris Ruggeri

Lindsay Pykosz

Kaitlyn Quigley

Joseline Ramírez

Laura Ramsden

Peter Ramsden

Carley Ray

Ashley Reckdenwald

Kristan Rich

Carrie Riden

Charlie Riden

Alex Ripley

America Ripley

Starr Ripley

Barbara Rives

Linda Roberts

Adrian Rodriguez

Jeff Rose

Kate Weiler Rose

Douglas Roth

Hannah Sagers

Mark Salmonsen

Nancy Salmonsen

Sarah Santos

Ross Satterwhite

Marita Scarlett

Finnley Seip

Alyssa Sexton

Sara Sharpe

Doug Sheare

Lisa Sherburne

Nickesha Sheriff

Christine Goska Skokan

Amy Skladanowski

Lori Skladanowski

Marty Skladanowski

Mitchell Skladanowski

Shirley Smith

Leslie Snell

Rebecca Solari

Elisabeth Sorrows

Connor Soverino

Finley Soverino

Lauren Soverino

Brian Springsteen

Catherine Steckbeck

Delaney Strange

Heidi Sullivan

Joanne Sullivan

Michael Sullivan

Sean Sullivan

Tim Sullivan

Suzy Walker

Eve Wetlaufer

Emily Wiedmayer

Theresa Williams

Ainsley Witherell

William White

Emily Wynn

Riley Wynn

Diana Turk

Grace Tymann

George Vasvatekis

Olivia Vlahos

Charles von Simson

Katie Taylor

Carolyn Thayer

Lexi Thayer

Lizzie Thayer

Jeffrey Titley

Zachary Tracy

Megan Trudel

Bert Turner

KD Tornovish

Steve Tuzik

Frank Twarog

Laura Walters

Gail Warden

Duncan Warden

Ann Webb

Kelly Wegel

Elizabeth Weiler

Meghan Weiler

Stephen Welch

Ashley Wilson

Ciara Wilson

Sarah Wright

Lisa Wisentaner

Emmy Wisz

Fernando Young

Ben Zieff

Jane Ziesing

2023 PLATINUM SPONSORS

VOLUNTEERS

Jerry Adams

Fletcher Bell

Nick Bontempi

Frank McGillin

Jake Kunn

Dave Desnoyers

A.J. Zenkert

Sarah Desnoyers

Coco Csaba

Archie Ferguson

Jeff Blackwell

Henry Blackwell

Sherri Lowell

Samantha Parsons

Patrice Cuddy

Dennie Doran

Kim Guertin

Frank McGillin

Tim Moore

Tina Moore

Jana Duarte

Bob Egan

Charlie Platt

Peter Miller

Jim Meehan

Peter Bell

Peter McCusker

Bill Schmitt

Elizabeth Mixon

Jocelyn Duffy

Paul Gemis

Kate Glidden

Sandy Kohner

Willie Platt

Aline Wommack

Paul Gemis

Danielle O’Delle

Charlie O’Neil

GOLD SPONSORS

97.7 ACK-FM

89.5 FM Quahog Country

Botticelli & Poh

Island Kitchen

Hehir Group Contruction

Nantucket Meat & Fish Market

Nantucket Pharmacy

Reid Buiders

Sandcastle Contruction

Yesterday’s Island

The Tile Room

SILVER SPONSORS

Ackcetera

Annie and the Tees

P & M Reis Trucking, Inc.

Cape Air

Congdon & Coleman Insurance

Don Allen Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram

Great Point Properties

Tom Hanlon Landscaping

Hatch’s Package Store

Island Energy Services

Island Kitchen

James Lydon, Sons & Daughters

Monument Running Group

Murray’s Toggery Shop

Nantucket Health Club

Nantucket Office Products

Nantucket Triathlon Club

Reis Trucking

White Elephant Resorts

BRONZE SPONSORS

Carolyn Thayer Interiors

Champoux Landscaping

Dr. Tim Lepore

Dune Restaurant + Bar

Marsha Egan Group

Hy-Line Cruises

Island Gardens, LLC

Island Variety

Marine Home Center

Madaket Marine

Nantucket Marine

Nantucket Landscapes, Inc.

Nantucket Looms

Nantucket Oral Surgery

Nantucket Run Center

NCTV

Neil Paterson, Inc.

Permits Plus, Inc.

The Juice Bar

Nomad

Olson // Twombly

Union Lodge Nantucket

IN KIND DONATIONS

Glidden & Brescher, PC

Parties and Petals Floral Design

Eve Christa Ceramics

Sconset Market

Nantucket About Town

Millie & Grace

BRIX

Vis a Vis

Theater Workshop Nantucket

Faregrounds and Pudley’s Pub

Ezia Athletic Club

Westmoor Club

Nantucket Cycling and Fitness

Haulover

Sankaty Golf Club

The Lobster Trap

Rabbit Run

Pip and Anchor

Pumpkin Pond Farm

Nell Van Vorst Ceramics

Toujours Midi

Bookworks

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the generous donors who have contributed to Addictions Solutions of Nantucket. Your unwavering support has propelled us towards achieving our goals for 2023 and has played a crucial role in bringing hope and saving lives.