BARBARA GILLMEISTER

CO-FOUNDER

Barbara Gillmeister, co-owner of Gilly’s, mother to Steven “Gilly”. To bring meaning to Steven’s life, Gilly’s House was established. I look at this disease from the perspective of a parent. I have a Master’s Degree in Special Education and I work with blind and visually impaired children. We work hard every day to help those looking for recovery.

DAVID GILLMESITER

BARBARA GILLMEISTER

CO-FOUNDER

David Gillmeister, co-owner of Gilly’s and father to Steven “Gilly“. I am involved with the daily happenings at the house, overseeing the building and the grounds. I also help the residents with their day to day plans. I have a Master’s Degree in Business Administration and employed in the reverse mortgage business. I a

CO-FOUNDER

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MAUREEN CAPPUCCINO

BARBARA GILLMEISTER

MAUREEN CAPPUCCINO

HOUSE ADMINISTRATOR

Maureen is the House administrator. She met Barbara at a Learn to Cope meeting and just had to help! She keeps the home stocked with all the items it needs to run smoothly day to day. She also helps coordinate donations from the community, whether it be individuals, businesses, church and civic organizations. If you and anyone would like to make a donation, help with a fundraiser or do some community service at Gilly’s House, she would be he one to contact.

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CHRIS SACHS

HOUSE DIRECTOR

My name is Christopher Sachs, and I am the House Director at Gilly's House. I worked at NorCAP for 10 years prior to coming to Gilly's. My primary role is to oversee the function of the house, and to maintain a safe recovery based environment for our residents. I also manage the staffing, so there is always a staff member on duty, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

RICK ARIETA

CHRIS SACHS

ASSISTANT HOUSE DIRECTOR

My name is Rick and I am the Assistant House Director at Gilly's House. My role is to assist the director and to fill the needs of the house. As we grow I will lead groups in relapse prevention, relationships and problem solving skills along with 12 step meetings.

Meet our Support Staff

JAMES COUTURE

I work the Sunday morning shift at Gilly’s House. In the past I have volunteered for the Woonsocket JCs with their probation program and other youth projects. I also did volunteer work at Anchor Recovery in Pawtucket, R.I. for 2 years and graduated from their counseling program. I have 43 years in recovery from alcohol.

Jim Hayden

JAMES COUTURE

My name is Jim Hayden and I’m on the support staff here at Gilly’s House. I’ve worked with men who have substance and alcohol abuse issues for the past 8 years at the North Cottage Program in Norton and I am in my 9th year of sobriety.

Massachusetts, boston, new england area, wrentham, norfolk county, new Hampshire, Connecticut, RI

TEDDY LARKIN

JAMES COUTURE

CHRIS SULLIVAN

I am a professional musician and Berkeley College of Music alumni. I am a recovering alcoholic and addict. I completed the IOP program at Norcap. I am active in the 12 Step AA program. I started working at Gilly’s in September 2019.

CHRIS SULLIVAN

Chris Sullivan is proud to be a member of our support staff at Gilly’s House.

He met the wonderful people at Gilly’s house while sharing his personal battle surrounding substances. Chris is in long term recovery and is proud to be able to say he lives a full life surrounded by others in recovery. He enjoys being able to be a small part of the Gilly's House team that delivers the message of hope every day to the blessed men that walk through those doors of Gilly’s community.

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"LILY"

CHRIS SULLIVAN

"LILY"

Lily is a friend of "Gilly's". She likes to visit residents with her owner, house administrator Maureen Cappuccino, and share hugs. If you give her treat she may even do a trick for you.