The Cushing House is a program administered by Gavin Foundation, which is an organization that offers various services for individuals and families who suffer from alcohol and drug addiction. Cushing House provides a transitional care residence for youths living in disorganized, fragmented and dysfunctional circumstances. It has a capacity of more than 15 beds for men and over 10 beds for women between the ages of 16 and 19. The program offers substance abuse treatment, mental health counseling, health education, case management, parent support and referral services. Cushing House also provides psychoeducation, primary care assurance, vocational, educational, recovery support, and aftercare and discharge planning services. It operates various individual groups on morning meditation, house meetings, individual counseling and relapse prevention. Cushing House is located in South Boston, Mass.
Founded in 1968, Technical Development Corp is a nonprofit consulting and research group that teaches business and management skills. It serves various organizations, foundations and public agencies across the nonprofit sector. The corporation s areas of practice include management consulting, financial services, training workshops and human resources consulting. Technical Development Corp s clients include the American Academy of Arts and Science, Boston Foundation, Center for Collaborative Education, Asthma and Allergy Foundation and Fuller Art Museum. It offers a range of courses that introduce participants to management concepts and practices and helps them to build skills in areas such as governance, resource development and financial management. The corporation is located in Boston.
