As We Are: A Transformative Demonstration of Empathy
The screening of a short film by a small student production team last fall at a small, transformed theater in the small Maine town of Porter showed huge power to touch and transform its audience.
“I...
One fatal overdose is one too many.
This is why it is so important to know your OPTIONS if you or someone you care for uses drugs. The Overdose Prevention Through Intensive Outreach Naloxone and Safety (OPTIONS) is a statewide initiative to improve the health...
December and January are not only known for cold temperatures and fluffy precipitation, but they are also two months which contain many holiday celebrations. The holiday season can be a busy and stressful time. It’s also a time where folks are indulgent and sometimes...
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...
Maine Voices of Recovery is a series written by Jamie Lovley and created by Knox County Community Health Coalition in partnership with the community. The goal of the series is to teach the community about recovery, dispel misunderstanding about substance use disorder in...
Better Every Day
Dave Smith’s Story
A young addict recently asked his friend in recovery if he ever, you know, thought about getting high again or thought about drinking again. Dave, the friend, took a moment and looked at his life: a 20-year marriage,...
