Unexpected Messengers of Hope
Police departments across the state are on the front lines of addressing Maine’s addiction crisis. The opioid epidemic has been front and center for law enforcement for many years, and local police departments have worked on reducing overdose deaths...
A Saco collision repair shop makes it easier for people in recovery to move on
As Jessica Truman reached one year of sobriety in November 2017, her next steps were daunting: Rent an apartment, get a car, find a job and reunite with...
Originally founded in Portland in 1982 as a support community for families affected by mental illness, Amistad Peer Support and Recovery Center has since evolved into a supportive place
for people experiencing addiction, mental illness, homelessness, food insecurity and other challenges.
Today,...
Open mind, open heart, and opportunity
At a recent recovery job fair in Biddeford, a young man walked up to the Paradigm Windows table and introduced himself to Lark Pitts, the company’s human resources and safety coordinator. He told her about his background...
If you want to know how to bring people together and create connections, just ask a Rotarian.
“Rotary brings people from the community together every week. I can’t think of another organization that has that kind of reach.” That’s the message Lisa Hallee,...
Offering treatment scholarships, support and hope to the recovery community
Born out of a desire to offer support to families coping with a loved one’s addiction, a small group of people from the Portland recovery community created a support meeting in 2011 called...
