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Our Core Values

Our core values are represented in the acronym HOPE:

Healing: Committing to holistic recovery and wellness.

Our mission is to create a community that champions resilience, fosters hope, and celebrates the dignity of every individual we serve, providing equitable, high-quality treatment for substance use and mental health disorders for adults and teens. Our Mission at Paugus Bay Behavioral Health

Our mission is to create a supportive community that champions resilience, fosters hope, and celebrates the dignity and potential of every individual we serve. At Paugus Bay Behavioral Health, we are committed to making treatment for substance use disorders, as well as co-occurring mental and physical disorders, accessible, affordable, and equitable for both adults and adolescents. Openness: Promoting transparency and honesty in all our interactions. Professionalism: Upholding the highest standards of ethical practices and continuous improvement. Empathy: Understanding and sharing the feelings of our community. Our Vision

Our vision is to champion hope in every individual’s journey, helping you discover the underlying causes of addiction and providing access to essential tools and resources to live a life in recovery. Our Approach

Our team of experts provides outstanding care and services in an ideal environment, utilizing evidence-based addiction treatment methods, therapies, and approaches. We are continually learning and adapting, ensuring that our team remains competent and well-versed in the latest treatment approaches. Get Started on Your Recovery

Contact us today to begin your recovery journey at Paugus Bay Behavioral Health. Located in Laconia, NH, we are here to support you every step of the way toward a healthier and more fulfilling life. Join us, and let us help you find the path to lasting recovery.

10/14/2026

Jimmy has been the person who steps up when something needs doing. Now, he’s making it official.

Meet James “Jimmy” Morin, our new on-site maintenance team member serving all Paugus Bay Behavioral Health sober living homes!

Jimmy joined our community more than a year ago as a resident while participating in Belknap County Recovery Court. Since then, he’s become a House Leader, taken on responsibilities at our emergency respite location last winter, and recently graduated from Recovery Court.

Those milestones took work. Along the way, Jimmy has shown us what we can count on him for: showing up, following through, and lending a hand wherever it’s needed.

In his new role, he’ll help care for the homes that give others a place to build their own recovery. That makes this next chapter especially meaningful.

Jimmy, you’ve earned this opportunity. We’re proud of your accomplishments and grateful to have you on the team.

Learn about our sober living community: https://paugusbaybh.com/

10/13/2026

At Lane Court, Sarah Vaskelionis helps create a home where women in recovery can count on support, respect, and accountability.

As our women’s house leader, Sarah brings consistency and compassion to that responsibility. She leads by example, helping build a house culture where women can connect with one another, take responsibility for their progress, and grow in confidence.

Her willingness to show up for others is what we’re recognizing today. Creating a supportive place to live takes ongoing care and commitment, and we’re grateful for the time and energy Sarah gives to the women in our community.

Sarah, thank you for your leadership and for helping make Lane Court a place where women can strengthen their recovery and build a foundation for their future. Your work matters to the people around you and to all of us at Paugus Bay Behavioral Health.

Please join us in thanking Sarah.

10/12/2026

A place to call home. A foundation for recovery.

Paugus Bay Behavioral Health is now accepting housing applications for our NHPRR-certified Northfield Sober Living home in Northfield, New Hampshire.

If you’re looking for sober living for yourself or someone you care about, we’re here to help you take the next step.

To apply, visit https://www.recoveryhouseportal.com/public-forms/Paugus%20Bay%20BH/XMfvOy3OhKgoaoE7H8mZ

Have questions? Call Sam at 603-314-3498 or Wendy at 603-800-2377.

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10/09/2026

The decisions made in our state capital don’t stay there. They reach the people trying to get help.

They can affect how someone accesses treatment, how services are funded, and whether recovery support is available close to home. For a parent looking for help for their teenager or an adult ready to begin recovery, those decisions are personal.

At Paugus Bay Behavioral Health, we provide mental health and substance use services for adults and adolescents across New Hampshire. Our commitment is to meet people with compassion and support them as they rebuild their lives.

That commitment also means recognizing that access to care is shaped by more than what happens inside a treatment setting.

Conversations about state policy should keep the people affected at the center. Will a proposed change make it easier to find help? Where might someone still fall through the cracks? What support will be available when they’re ready for the next step in recovery?

These are questions worth asking, and the experiences of individuals, families, and community providers deserve to be heard.

We believe being a community provider means caring about the bigger picture without losing sight of the person who’s worked up the courage to reach out.

Supporting recovery means caring about the treatment someone receives and the barriers they face getting through the door.

10/08/2026

An employee shouldn’t have to reach a breaking point before feeling safe asking for help.

That’s why mental health belongs at a leadership conference, and why Paugus Bay Behavioral Health was part of today’s Leading in Laconia: Strategies for Success at Lakes Region Community College.

Our team was proud to support Kelly Schoonover, LCMHC, MLADC, National Director, Outpatient Operations for Ascension Recovery Services, as an invited speaker presenting Mental Health in the Workplace.

For us, being there means more than supporting a colleague. It’s an opportunity to connect with local leaders about the people behind the job titles, listen to the challenges employers face, and help make behavioral health resources in our community more familiar.

We want leaders to feel better prepared when someone says, “I’m struggling,” and to know where to turn when that person needs support.

That starts with listening without judgment, but it shouldn’t stop there. Supporting mental health also means looking honestly at workloads, expectations, and whether employees have the flexibility to get care. Those everyday decisions belong in the conversation, too.

With World Mental Health Day approaching on October 10, we want to help carry that awareness into the places where people spend their workdays.

Our commitment to this community includes showing up where decisions affecting people’s well-being are being made. Thank you, Kelly, for bringing this important perspective to local leadership.

If someone on your team needed help, would they know where to turn and trust that they’d be treated with respect?

10/06/2026

You’re allowed to be proud of yourself before everything gets better.

Maybe you kept an appointment you almost canceled. Or you finally told someone how you’ve been feeling instead of saying you were fine.

When you’re working on your mental health or recovery, those moments deserve recognition. You don’t have to wait for a major milestone to acknowledge how much effort you’re putting in.

A hard day doesn’t erase the appointment you kept or the honest conversation you had. Needing support again doesn’t make either one less meaningful.

Today, give yourself credit for something you might otherwise dismiss. Try offering yourself the patience you’d give a friend who was working through something difficult.

At Paugus Bay Behavioral Health, we offer mental health and substance use support for adults and adolescents. When you’re ready to talk about your options, call 603-619-1132. You don’t need to have all the answers before you reach out.

10/01/2026

Mental health belongs in the conversation about good leadership. Next week, our own Kelly Schoonover, LCMHC, MLADC, will help lead that discussion as an invited speaker at Leading in Laconia: Strategies for Success.

Paugus Bay Behavioral Health staff will attend the conference on Thursday, October 8, at Lakes Region Community College in Laconia. We’re especially proud to support Kelly as she presents Mental Health in the Workplace from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

As National Director, Outpatient Operations for Ascension Recovery Services, Kelly brings experience in behavioral healthcare dating back to 2013. Her session will explore how mental health affects employee well-being and how leaders’ attitudes, behaviors and decisions influence whether people feel safe discussing their concerns at work.

For us, this is an important conversation to bring into the community. People deserve to feel supported when they’re struggling, including in the places where they spend their workdays. We’re looking forward to learning alongside fellow attendees and supporting Kelly as she shares her experience.

09/29/2026

Having fun belongs in recovery, too. Paugus Bay Behavioral Health was happy to take part in this past weekend’s Sober Dance and support an opportunity to enjoy a night out without alcohol or other substances.

We believe people in recovery deserve places where they can spend time together, meet someone new and enjoy themselves without pressure to drink or use. Making room for those everyday experiences is something we’re glad to support.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the dance possible and everyone who came out. We appreciate the work that goes into creating substance-free events and bringing the community together.

What kinds of sober social events would you like to see more of in the Lakes Region?

09/24/2026

Aging well means having support for the things people face every day, from staying steady on their feet to caring for their mental health.

That’s why we’re glad to be part of Speare Memorial Hospital’s Strong & Steady: A Health Fair for Aging Well today. The fair brings older adults and caregivers together with local resources, free balance screenings, home safety tips, health screenings, and guidance on staying active and independent.

Our Paugus Bay team is there to talk about mental health and recovery support. If you’re in Plymouth, we’d love to meet you.

The fair is free and open until 2 p.m. at 103 Boulder Point Drive, Plymouth. Stop by and say hello!

09/22/2026

A lot of hard work led to this moment.

We’re proud to share that Paugus Bay Sober Living has earned Level II certification from the New Hampshire Partnership for Recovery Residences, the state-designated certifying body for recovery housing.

This certification reflects our team’s commitment to meeting rigorous standards for quality, safety, stability, and ethical care. More importantly, it represents the work happening every day to create a supportive environment where individuals can build a strong foundation for lasting recovery.

We’re incredibly grateful to every team member who helped make this possible. Your dedication matters, and this recognition is well deserved.

Learn more about Paugus Bay Behavioral Health at https://paugusbaybh.com/

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745 N. Main Street
Laconia, NH
03246

Telephone

+16036191182

Website

https://PaugusBayBH.com/

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