Our Team

The Ridge employs an outstanding an unequaled team of experts in the field of addiction and recovery who are dedicated to helping each individual achieve a sustainable sobriety and a healthier life.
The lush grounds surrounding the Ridge Recovery Center.
The Hartford HealthCare Ridge Recovery Center at 289 Windham Road, Windham, CT.

Our Expert Team

The Ridge employs an outstanding an unequaled team of experts in the field of addiction and recovery who are dedicated to helping each individual achieve a sustainable sobriety and a healthier life. They include physicians, nurses, therapists, recovery specialists, social workers, navigators and more.

All are committed to The Ridge community, and to guiding individuals on their journey to recovery. Many have extensive experience in the field, including at Rushford, another Hartford HealthCare organization with a longstanding history of treating people with substance use disorders and addiction disease.

Meet Our Leadership Team

J. Craig Allen, MD, FASAM

Medical Director, Rushford
Vice President of Addiction Services
BHN Rushford

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Kristie Scott, LCSW

VP of Clinical Operations
Rushford Center

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Lauren Galarneau, LCSW, LADC, ADS

Clinical Director – Adult Residential Services

Lauren Mernick LPC, LMHC, NCC

Clinical Program Manager

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Wendy Lang

Referral Relations Specialist

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Martin Bloch, MD

Assistant Medical Director

Cary Leduc

Program Coordinator

Jacqueline Magoulas, RN

Assistant Nurse Manager