Learn more about the new Good Samaritan Law in Maine
Anyone may come across a person who is or seems to be overdosing.
Most people would want to help in this situation and call 9-1-1 or stay with the person until help arrives.
But …
What if...
Youth voices are often overlooked. However, the children of today are the leaders of tomorrow and have valuable perspectives. The Westbrook Partners for Prevention (WPFP) coalition strives to empower youth and help elevate their voices for the issues that are important to them. Most...
Creating and fostering connections, building one collaborative community
The state of Maine has a relatively high rate of recidivism, but the Maine Prisoner Re-Entry Network (MPRN), in partnership with the Maine Department of Corrections, is working to change that.
According to Bruce Noddin, the founder...
In September 2021, Westbrook installed four community sharps boxes for safe disposal of syringes and other types of sharp medical waste. These boxes were placed around the city in locations where there were reports of improperly disposed needles. This was a collaborative effort involving...
Prescription drug misuse is a serious public health concern. Most people who began misusing prescription medications were able to get them with ease from the medicine cabinets of family and friends. This misuse is especially dangerous for prescription opioids and other medications with a...
The Maine Tourism Association recently hosted a virtual presentation on recovery-friendly workplaces and recovery-related employee rights. Here are some highlights from this fascinating conversation about how to make the workplace work for people in recovery.
Maine is...
