A Life Reclaimed: Jen Brown Shares Her Strength
In just four years of sobriety, Jen Brown has mentored, encouraged, or guided hundreds of women in recovery, from Portland, Maine, to Tampa, Florida.
“I moved to Tampa a year ago and hit the ground running,” Jen says....
“When we started offering treatment for opioid use disorder in the emergency room, we worried there would be long lines for Suboxone, but that didn’t happen. Instead, patients began to feel more comfortable talking about their drug use, and I felt like I finally...
NEW: Concentration in Corrections and Probation
Washington County Community College (WCCC) in Calais, Maine, is expanding its offerings with a new degree option within their existing Criminal Justice program. Starting in Fall 2024, students can enroll in a concentration in Corrections and Probation. This program...
Creating a workplace where people feel safe and supported can start with small, thoughtful actions. These steps can help employees feel comfortable sharing their worries without being afraid of judgment.
Here are some ideas:
Encourage help-seeking behavior
Encouraging people to ask for help is important because it...
Celebrating Community and Heritage
It really does take a village.
We’re not talking about the butcher, the baker and the candlestick maker in an old-timey village.
We’re talking about the emergency department physicians, inpatient and outpatient treatment programs, peer recovery coaches, recovery community center, recovery residences and...
Working in Recovery Gave James Rickrode a Fresh Start
For James Rickrode, long-term recovery—seven years and counting—has been possible by making it his top priority. It’s not easy for a man with five kids at home, but James insists it’s the only way. Today, at...
