Evoke Wellness at Cohasset

Two Years Later — With Love and Gratitude, My name is Samantha Garcia—though Sam was always just fine with me. It’s been almost two years since I last saw your faces, and while I only remember one name—Kristin—that’s beside the point. I’m writing this as if I’m speaking to each and every one of you individually, because that’s how you treated me: personally, patiently, and with kindness. I imagine you hear comeback stories often, so consider this another chapter in the book. I never fell again. After I left you, I didn’t slip back into old routines like everyone expected. I stood brave—just like you taught me. I came out here and gave it everything I had. And I did it. It started with small victories: waking up without feeling like a piece of shit, showing up to work on time with no excuses. Then life threw me a curveball: my mom was diagnosed with early-onset dementia. I won’t lie—it was tempting to pick up a bottle of whiskey and take it to the face. But I knew if I did, I wouldn’t get back up. Not like I had now. And she needed me. Still does. You taught me how to sit with silence, how to breathe through shame, how to speak gently to the parts of me I used to drown. You gave me back my name. And with a heart that now knows how to hold pain without absorbing it— I enrolled in an accelerated nursing program at the New England Institute of Technology. I turned pain into knowledge, anger into conviction, and grief into love. I left you with a plan—and now I return with the result. In 4 months, come February 2026—my two-year mark—I will be Samantha Garcia, RN. I wanted you to know that your work matters. That I carry your kindness with me. That every time I chose peace over chaos, I think of those that steadied me when I couldn’t stand. And Kristin—if you see this, you did your job. And you did it well. Sending you all blessings, and warm holiday wishes from your former alumni. With love, Sam

What can I say. I went in towards the end of October 2021, stayed for, I think, four weeks. Then did another two weeks at their sober house in Wellesley, with day groups at the facility in Waltham. They provided the transportation to and from. In one month I’ll be celebrating four years sober. And I was a raging 24/7 alcoholic for years. Good staff. Had to wait for things from time to time, but whatever. Great food, morning massages. If you go in determined to get clean, have an open mind and are willing to do the work, this place may just be for you. Again, you have to work it. Just keep up the work when you leave and you’ll be okay.

I would like to thank everyone at Evoke wellness for all of your help. I had a great experience while I was there. The groups I had attended were very resourceful as well and educational as well. The staff was absolutely great. Anything I asked for they were right there to help. The facility was very clean. And I highly recommend anyone that is seeking treatment to this wellness facility. Thank you Evoke Wellness - Leo Gould

After detox and inpatient therapy at NERC I landed at Evoke in Waltham. They were perfect for preparing me for a sober life. I am now 11 months sober. They were understanding regarding my personal needs with a family and a business to run.