As Oliver Wendell Holmes once said, "The great thing in this world is not so much where we stand, as in what direction we are moving."

Throughout Spectrum’s thirty-eight year history, our mission, vision and values have guided our work and shaped our direction. Spectrum’s continued growth allows us the opportunity to reach more people suffering from addiction to drugs and alcohol. Our success is a credit to the inspiring commitment of the individuals we serve, the unwavering dedication of our staff and the humbling generosity of our donors.

Working in the field of substance abuse treatment is challenging and requires resiliency and resourcefulness. The staff at Spectrum routinely rise above to meet and exceed the expectations of the people we serve. Whether in a community-based residential setting in the suburbs, an ambulatory service in a city or a correctional facility in a remote location, our staff perform with the utmost professionalism while keeping each client’s best interest at heart. Our program staff are backed by an efficient administrative team that provides the infrastructure necessary to ensure service excellence.

We also wish to express our appreciation to the members of our Board of Trustees for the valuable oversight, guidance and encouragement they provide. Their efforts helped create a solid foundation rooted in sound business practices, designed to protect our integrity and resources as a charitable operation, while ensuring that Spectrum’s services meet industry standards for exceptional care.

As always, we thank our donors for their generous contributions over the years. We rely on these donations and the funds raised by the Spectrum Charitable Foundation to serve nearly 18,000 men, women and at-risk youth each year. In the years ahead, Spectrum will continue to develop new programs while enhancing the services we provide to ensure the highest quality of treatment for our clients.

For more information about any of our programs or ways that you can support our organization, please contact Spectrum’s Development Office at (508) 792-5400. We appreciate your interest in our organization.

Sincerely,

Brian Garrity Chairman Board of Trustees	Charles J. Faris President and CEO