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...
Using Her Own Recovery to Help Others
Danielle Rideout grew up on an island off the coast of Maine. She felt embraced by her tight-knit community, but that wasn’t enough to beat out the alcohol and drugs that filled a void she had felt...
Cameron Obremski is a vibrant musician and a recovering addict. Growing up, Cameron was, “an outcast in my soul” making fast friends with the kids who got into trouble. He started smoking cigarettes before double digits and was an active user before his twenties....
Reilly Harvey grew up in a lobstering family in Owls Head, Maine. She recalls her youth fondly, spending it with her parents and brother on the mainland and nearby islands. While her household was supportive and nurturing, it was also impacted by a family...
Now in its seventh year, the Recovery Oriented Campus Center (ROCC) at the University of Southern Maine (USM) continues to grow and expand. It promotes wellness and success for all students, but in particular, those in recovery.
“The program is based around overall recovery and...
In the compassionate and insightful book Loving Fully, authors Stephen R. Andrew and Wendy Noyes explore the profound importance of love and connection as essential tools for healing and personal growth.
With their guidance, readers are encouraged to embrace their own journeys of discovery with...