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...

When Jen Horton interviewed for a human resources position at The Holy Donut earlier this year, she met with CEO Jeff Buckwalter in its Scarborough store. While talking with him, she could hear laughter, joking and singing coming from behind the counter as...

Don Coyhis of Mohican Nation felt an inner calling after a decade of recovery from alcoholism. Like many, he sought a deeper connection to and meaning from his cultural and spiritual roots. In 1988, he wanted to do more...

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a mental health and educational program that centers on changing human behavior, thoughts and feelings. It is designed to empower people to abstain from substances or behaviors that cause suffering and to help them develop positive lifestyles. ...

Business owners play a crucial role in creating recovery friendly communities. They can be change agents when it comes to supporting people in recovery and creating opportunities along their journey to wellness. In addition to proactively employing people in recovery, business owners can...