Gándara Center to Open New Women’s Recovery Residence in South Hadley

SOUTH HADLEY — Gándara Center will officially celebrate the opening of Hermanas del Rio, a new women’s recovery residential program, with a ribbon cutting and open house on Friday, May 15 at 11 a.m. at 87 Canal St. in South Hadley.

Community members, local legislators, elected officials, partners, and supporters are invited to attend and tour the newly established program space designed to support women on their recovery journey in a safe, welcoming, and culturally responsive environment.

Hermanas del Rio, which translates to ‘Sisters of the River,’ reflects healing, connection, and the strength found in community. The program was created to provide women with supportive residential recovery services while helping them rebuild stability, independence, and hope for the future.

The opening of Hermanas del Rio represents Gándara Center’s continued commitment to expanding access to compassionate, community-rooted recovery services for women across Massachusetts. The program creates a space where women are supported with dignity, care, and connection throughout their recovery journey.

The event will include remarks from Gándara Center leadership, local legislators, elected officials, community partners, and supporters of behavioral health and recovery services. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet members of the Gándara Center team, learn more about the organization’s recovery services, and explore the program space during the open house portion of the event.

For nearly 50 years, Gándara Center has provided culturally responsive behavioral health, substance use recovery, prevention, and educational services to more than 18,000 individuals, families, and children annually across Massachusetts through more than 70 locations statewide.