An Innovative Personalized Approach by Kim Wilson SaVida Health, which currently has four stand-alone offices and two co-locations across the state of Maine, is a medication-assisted recovery (MAR) program with a holistic approach to care, setting it apart from virtual and...

In the last issue of Journey, we talked about the cost substance use can have in a workplace and tips to help employers develop a high-level support plan. It just makes sense to address these issues and build a healthier, happier, more productive workforce,...

A Tranquil Home to Find Sobriety Kirsten Wears, Executive Director of Tucker’s House, has always had a passion for serving the underserved. She is an affected other and grew up in a household where Substance Use Disorder (SUD) was prevalent. “I...

Making a Difference, One Life at a Time by Jacqueline Brown Providing addiction treatment services from its three Maine locations in Calais, Brewer, and Biddeford, SaVida Health’s centers are designed for the “whole person,” offering individualized counseling options, peer recovery coaching, case management, and comprehensive medication...

3 Affordable Ways for Building Skills Work can be a meaningful part of your recovery. Some people may think of recovery as a pause — that other things, like career goals, have to be put on hold until milestones are hit. But...

A Center Open for Everyone It all began when a community led discussion in 2016 about an immediate need to address substance use disorder was held. In order to tackle the issue, the town would need a brick-and-mortar space where people...