Weston Middle School students are encouraged to participate in WMS Pathways to Wellness, led by Josh Flaherty, LCSW, who facilitates the WHS ADAP peer group. The program is sponsored by ADAP, the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Program of Weston.
WMS Pathways to Wellness is a supportive approach to mental health wellness and substance use issues. Students will learn foundations of positive mental health, risks of substance misuse, and healthy, holistic coping skills to help navigate their adolescent years.
Josh is the Executive Director of Adventure Recovery, a Lead Guide and avid outdoor educator. He has a passion for recovery and mental health and his career and clinical expertise in the field fulfills this calling. Josh began as a client with Adventure Recovery in 2018 and progressed through AR’s Guide Training program. He is the first person in AR history to transition from client to Guide.
Josh received his Master of Social Work from Fordham University and his experience and contacts in the recovery community, the entertainment industry, and corporate America inform the breadth and vision of his work with AR. As Executive Director, he manages operations, staff supervision, and participates on the executive team, driving strategic growth and development.
