You never know when you will have an opportunity to save a life.”
That sentiment, says Janet Dosseva, Director of Westbrook Partners for Prevention in Westbrook, Maine, is the guiding force behind the nonprofit coalitions' new program that has made naloxone (Narcan) available in many...
Helping Others One Lifeline at a Time
Lacey Bailey, the OPTIONS Liaison at Sweetser for York County, is a Maine native who enjoys giving people a lifeline when they most need it. “Through my position with OPTIONS I am able to connect people with the...
Long Workdays, Many Rewards
Dawn Kearns has been in recovery for a number of years and, as is her nature, she wanted to pay it forward to others on their own journeys. That’s why Dawn is such an asset to Kennebec County as OPTIONS Liaison,...
Connecting People with Jobs and Support
Finding a job you can be proud of can reverse the negative self-value many individuals who struggle with substance use may feel. When you have a job that is meaningful and provides for your basic needs, you feel a...
Malerie Lockhart works at the Maine Coastal Regional Reentry Center (MCRRC) in Belfast through Volunteers of America as a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC). The MCRRC provides treatment, education and vocational opportunities for incarcerated men with the hope of reducing recidivism.
Malerie believes people...
Imagine the following scenarios:
• You have an aging parent living across the state. They’re struggling with daily tasks but want to stay in their home. Who do you call? What kind o help do you need?
• You have a family member who recently had...
