WESTBOROUGH – Spectrum Health Systems is well on its way to calling Westborough home.
On July 21, Spectrum staff witnessed the raising of the beam that will be part of its new home office.
Staffers, including President and CEO Kurt Isaacson, took turns signing the beam, then watched as crews hoisted the beam and put it into place.
“Spectrum is coming home,” he said. “This is a great event. It’s a very historic part of Spectrum’s history.
“We’re nomadic no longer,” he added. “This just marks one more milestone for us.”
The home office, currently in Worcester, will move to its new Oak Street location once construction is completed in about a year.
This is not the only construction project happening on the site. Closer to Oak Street, a new admissions center should be up and running by the start of 2024.
“It’s something we’ve needed for a long time,” said Executive Director Mark Orris of both projects.
Staffers said they were very happy about the new construction.
“It is exciting,” said Yaritza Zayas, a direct care supervisor who’s been with Spectrum for eight years.
“We’re beginning the next chapter for people to help begin a new life,” said Chief Operating Officer Chris Petrozzi.
Founded in 1969, Spectrum Health Systems is a private nonprofit organization helping those impacted by substance abuse or mental health disorders. It offers programs across Massachusetts, including inpatient detoxification, residential treatment, medication for substance abuse disorders, outpatient counseling and peer recovery support.
Spectrum also operates a number of residential programs for adolescents and young adults committed to the state’s Department of Youth Services.
For information about its programs, visit www.spectrumhealthsystems.org.
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