Safe Harbor’s Mission and Vision Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, affordable living environment for women in recovery. Our vision is of a recovery-ready community in which all people seeking recovery and in recovery, along with their families...

Oliver Bradeen seems to have been destined to help others. He’s spent more than a decade in human services work, primarily with people living with substance use disorder. As a graduate student, Bradeen interned with the Portland Police Department as a co-responder. He’d ride along...

While there’s no one-size-fits-all solution, researchers and leaders in addiction treatment (like Groups) find the most effective way to overcome substance use disorders is through medication-assisted treatment (MAT) combined with group therapy and community support. Here are three health benefits highlighted by the National Institute...

Brian Garrity, lead Peer Recovery Coach for SaVida Health, has been in recovery for nine years and abstaining from all mood-altering substances – including nicotine and medication for an opioid use disorder – for 2½ years. His journey has been long and full of twists...

Simply The Right Thing To Do by Bridget Kelly The impact of substance use and mental health problems on the workforce is undeniable. Here are some facts that may surprise you: • About 39 million Americans struggle with substance use disorder (SUD). • 75%...

Executive Director Speaks From Personal Experience Ron Springel was an emergency room doctor until his path took an unexpected detour – substance use disorder found him. He made his way to recovery through treatment at the Betty Ford Clinic in 1984. “I...