Two recovery coaches who've spent years helping people through Boston's opioid crisis are losing their jobs just as the need for addiction services continues to grow.

Boston Healthcare for the Homeless Program is laying off 25 employees and closing its medical respite in Jamaica Plain, citing anticipated Medicaid funding cuts. The organization called it, "One of the most difficult financial periods in our 40 year history."

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Both of the organization's certified recovery coaches say their work has saved lives, and that their jobs will be eliminated in two weeks.

"I love my job. I've been doing it since 1999," Andre Groomes said.

He and fellow coach David Reyes work directly with people in active addiction, many of w

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