visible recovery saves lives
Every story matters. Every voice counts.
We share recovery stories, not only to build & strengthen community connection, but to inspire and offer hope to others on their addiction recovery journey.
Meet Glen Simpson from Portland Maine
“A sudden sense of warmth and safety and true belief that my life had meaning and purpose just hit me.”
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Featured Articles
Mission Driven
Eddie Greyfox Burgess delivers curbside wellness Nothing draws a crowd like a turquoise 1965 Ford...
This Recovery Life for Mike Oullette from Sanford Maine
written by Nancy Mccallum Mike Ouellette says the lowest point of his life was November 14, 2014....
Growing Recovery Strong Communities in Maine
Recovery centers are formed by people in recovery for people in recovery Let me start with a...
Recovery Allies
Wondering what’s next?
New Ventures Maine helps point people in the right direction Three years into her recovery from...
Becoming a Recovery Ally
No special skills required When the opioid crisis hit my family it did so with the force of a...
Five tips for being a recovery ally
Being a recovery ally is a journey, a lifelong commitment to take actions that support people in...
Personal Recovery Stories
Courtney Allen
Courtney Allen remembers the first time she saw the color green. She was 22 years old, a mother of...
John Campbell from Falmouth, Maine
What has surprised you the most about sober living? Well, I guess the thing that surprises me the...
Brant Dadaleares
Brant Dadaleares doesn’t ask people he hires if they have a problem with alcohol and drugs. The...
Wellness
Letting go of holding on
Grief and Recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic The COVID pandemic has resulted in a great deal of...
How to prioritize bills and spending during times of financial insecurity
Ladies and gentlemen: it’s official. We have reached the most unpredictable moment of our lives....
Making Service an Everyday Practice
If you feel like you don’t have time to volunteer, that doesn’t mean you can’t engage in service....
Recovery Stories
Authentic and inspirational stories of recovery from our community.
Wellness
Actions you can take to supplement your recovery.
Recovery Allies
Recovery allies are everywhere – from employers to the clergy, we actively seek them out and celebrate them here.
Recovery Programs
We believe in many paths to recovery, whatever works for you is what’s best for you. Here we make recovery programs visible.