OSTERVILLE – Gosnold, Inc raised $190,000 through its third annual Legacy Gala last month in Osterville.
The Connecting Communities for Change event was attended by 230 supporters and highlighted the organization’s work in prevention, treatment and recovery or mental health and substance use disorders.
Former President and CEO of the Massachusetts Association for Behavioral Health Vic DiGravio was honored with the 2019 Legacy Award.
DiGravio was recognized for his statewide and national contributions to the community behavioral healthcare sector.
Barnstable County Sheriff James Cummings received the 2019 Community Leadership Award for his contribution to give back to the community in ways that advance positive opportunities for individuals with substance use and mental health conditions.
The organization specializes in the treatment of mental health and substance use disorders and serves youth, adults and families across Southeastern Mass, the Cape and the Islands.
It also offers a full service continuum including detoxification services, partial hospitalization, residential and outpatient services.
Mark Mulhern, a Gosnold alumnus and center director for South Shore Peer Recovery, shared his personal journey to recovery as the event’s keynote speaker.