Breaking down barriers when it comes to seeking help
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Those famous words—spoken by Ghandi—aptly describe the attitude of Amran Osman, a 24-year-old immigrant who grew up in Lewiston. Since she lost one...
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...
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...
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...
Using all avenues to support Maine people affected by the opioid epidemic
Last July 2021, Governor Janet T. Mills announced at the Second Annual Governor’s Opioid Response Summit that the state would develop an overdose prevention program that would have a presence in all of...
In Mid-coast, Getting Out of Jail Comes With Community Support For Recovery
For the latest example of Maine’s long tradition of neighbor helping neighbor, look no further than Community Consultants, a peer-to-peer recovery support program that is now...
