History of NHCORR
A group of people who are passionate about quality recovery housing started NHCORR in 2017. They envisioned a voluntary certification board of recovery houses that would determine the minimum quality standards for ethically operating peer-based recovery residences focused on best practices of support for people in recovery. The volunteer board took a grassroots approach to start the organization. They followed National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR) standards, reworked the language, and developed state standards for certification.
NHCORR hired its first employee, Executive Director Kim Bock, in January of 2020.
NHCORR is an affiliate of National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), a nonprofit dedicated to expanding the availability of well-operated, ethical and supportive recovery housing through its national standard for the operation of recovery residences.
Board of Directors
Dana Lariviere
Executive Board Member - Chair
As founder and CEO of the Chameleon Group, Dana Lariviere provides a wealth of experience from a career that has spanned more than 20 years. He has managed worldwide sales and sales channel operations for companies such as Aprisma Management Technologies, Digital Networks and Cabletron Systems. He has experience at levels in senior executive sales and operational positions in the North America and EMEA markets. This combination of both direct and indirect sales channels for hardware, software and services, as well as his demonstrated expertise in all facets of sales operations, brings a distinct and unique advantage to our customers at Chameleon Group.
Mallory Chumas
Executive Board Member - Co-chair
Mallory is the owner and operator of Mallory K Social, a social media consultancy based in Manchester, NH. Her agency creates engaging social media experiences and high-quality content and designs. Mallory is a service-oriented and community-minded leader driven to impact New Hampshire and its recovery community members positively. She joined the NHCORR Board in 2021 and currently serves on the Fundraising Committee.
Matthew Koener
Executive Board Member - Treasurer
Matt is a senior at the University of New Hampshire studying Finance with a minor in Real Estate Investments. He started my own landscaping business in high school to pay for his tuition and has continued to grow his business throughout college. Running his business while pursuing his education has given him hands-on experience in financial management and business operations. Matt is passionate about using these skills to give back and is grateful for the opportunity to support NHCORR’s mission of promoting safe and ethical recovery housing across New Hampshire.
Michelle LeClerc
Executive Board Member - Secretary
Michelle is the director of Recovery Housing for Rise Above Sober Living in Nashua. She also supervises the Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment program and oversees the technicians at Process Recovery Center and Integrate Recovery. Michelle is chair of the Certification Committee and is one of our most active volunteers. She is passionate about the effectiveness of sober living. Her personal experiences and expertise inspire all those who are in recovery, no matter that stage they are in.
Adam Moulton
Board Member at Large
Adam is the owner and operator of the Reverence House in Laconia, NH. Adam has a background working in the treatment industry as an alcohol and drug counselor. Adam also has experience educating others about the disease of addiction, the brain, trauma, and tools for healthy living. Adam worked in the Recovery field in multiple locations across multiple states providing him a broader understanding of treatment styles and approaches to the disease of addiction. Adam is exceptionally passionate and committed to sharing his knowledge and experience with struggling families while helping as many people suffering from Substance Use Disorders (SUD) along the way.
Ryan Gagne
Board Member at Large
Ryan is the owner and operator of Live Free recovery housing. Ryan is experienced with family education, program coordination, and marketing. He is a dedicated and enthusiastic professional with over decade of experience helping individuals create models of Rehabilitation and help people recover from Substance Misuse Disorder.
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Jonathan Gerson
Board Member at Large
Jonathan personally experienced the turbulent cycles of addiction. Despite this, he was able to develop a career in the legal field in the greater Boston area. After successfully completing a detox program in Boston, Jonathan stepped down to a structured sober living program in Manchester, NH. It was there that he found unity and recovery like he has never experienced before. Understanding the value of quality recovery housing from first hand experience, Jonathan was inspired to create Into Action Sober Living. His diligent efforts built a network of partnerships with the community, the state and private agencies alike; expanding their reach to those in need. “It is an honor to participate and serve an organization that works for an incredibly underserved and vulnerable population,” says Jonathan Gerson.
Evan Draper
Board Member at Large
Evan has worked in various capacities in the (SUD) treatment field and brings lived experience. From serving as a Resident instructor, Case manager, and operator of a large sober living organization he has a unique perspective on the continuum of care in the state of NH. He is passionate about the safety and integrity of sober living programs in the state to help ensure a safe environment for all residents.
Andria Laroche
Board Member at Large
Andria Laroche is the Founder & Principal of WorkPath Staffing, a staffing agency dedicated to connecting individuals in early recovery with meaningful employment opportunities. Beyond placements, WorkPath actively engages in community outreach initiatives through partnerships with various community organizations to aid in supplying its employees with additional support. With over a decade of experience in organizational development, she has helped lead companies through significant growth, leveraging her skills in leadership, management training, sales, operations and business strategy. Andria’s passion for creating sustainable growth and providing mentorship has empowered many to find confidence and independence in the workplace. Her commitment to supporting individuals in recovery drives her work today, and she remains an advocate for individuals in recovery and organizations that prioritize serving the community through meaningful partnerships.
Tyler Livermore
Board Member at Large
Bio coming soon!
Derek Pagliuca
Board Member at Large
Bio coming soon!
Kristine Paquette
Founder & Ex Officio Member
Kristine is the owner of Homestead Inn Recovery Residence in Boscawen and has worked as a nurse in the field of substance-use disorder treatment at Hampstead Hospital and New Freedom Academy. She is one of the original leaders that worked with the National Alliance for Recovery Residences to start its New Hampshire affiliate, NHCORR, and secured its funding from the NH Department of Health and Human Services. Kristine also serves on the Governor’s Recovery Task Force as a resource to the Merrimack County Recovery Court. At NHCORR, she has served on the Certification Committee, the Ombudsman Advisory Committee, and as a certification volunteer. Kristine is an indefatigable advocate for and friend of those in recovery.
NHCORR Staff
Dawn Catalanotti - Program Manager
Doreen Wolak - Program Assistant
Board Meetings
Our public board meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month at 3:30 pm.
Board meetings are fully remote through zoom.
For more info or a link to attend the meeting, email admin@nhcorr.org.