Sarah Kilch Gaffney, CBIS, is a writer and brain injury advocate living in central Maine. She is the Program Coordinator for the Brain Injury Association of America — Maine Chapter.

At SaVida Health, we treat addiction as a chronic disease, not a personal weakness. We work to heal the whole person by providing comprehensive medication management, behavioral healthcare, counseling, and patient support. We always put our patients first. That means you can expect compassionate, professional, and respectful treatment at all times. We are specialists in addiction medicine, and we take pride in delivering evidence-based medication-assisted treatment. At SaVida Health, treatment includes FDA-approved medications like buprenorphine-naloxone (Suboxone) or naltrexone (Vivitrol). And because we know treatment produces the best results when combined with therapeutic recovery services, each individualized treatment plan includes counseling and case management services designed to address your specific needs. SaVida Health’s whole-patient approach allows you to play a leading role in your own recovery process. And with your success, you can progress from weekly to monthly office visits. We’re here to support and empower you as you embrace a healthier, more stable life. We know it’s not easy to admit you need help for opioid or alcohol addiction, but seeking treatment is the first step toward long-term recovery. When you’re ready to start your journey, the caring team at SaVida Health is here to help you every step of the way.

Stephen R. Andrew LCSW, LADC, CCS is a storyteller, trainer, therapist, author and the CEO (Chief Energizing Officer) of Health Education & Training Institute. He maintains a compassion- focused private practice in Portland, Maine USA where he also facilitates a variety of men’s, women’s, co-ed, and caregiver groups. Stephen has had significant experience working with people suffering with addiction, mental illness and training staff within the Department of Mental Health.

Town & Country Federal Credit Union is a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative with a strong commitment to building solid, long-term relationships with members. For two consecutive years, Town & Country has received the designation of ‘Best Credit Union in the 207’ recognizing its outstanding service and dedication to offering individual, financial solutions to its members. Town & Country’s ‘Local Helping Local’ commitment includes not only providing local and personal financial services to its 40,000 members but also supporting and contributing to the communities it serves. Through financial contributions and volunteer resources, Town & Country partners with more than 200 non-profit and community organizations annually. For more information on Town & Country Federal Credit Union visit https://www.tcfcu.com/

Webshrink's goal is to provide clinical insight, research news, personal stories, and expert perspectives on mental health & addiction. They are a diverse, experienced team of clinicians, researchers, and editors dedicated to answering your questions about mental health. You’ll find comprehensive support that’s original, authoritative, and trustworthy. All of the content is cited with references, fact-checked, and reviewed by a physician who is board-certified in psychiatry, addiction medicine, or both. You’ll find community, too, through the personal stories shared by everyday people to the therapeutic bridges we’ll strive to build between you and the help you seek. WebShrink…help for when life hurts. Webshrink has permitted Journey Magazine to publish articles from their website (webshrink.com) for this column. A special thank you to Dr. Ed Bilotti and his team for allowing us to amplify their work! Please visit their website - webshrink.com to learn more

Youturn Health finds and engages populations suffering from behavioral health and substance misuse challenges who are currently falling through the cracks. Our program truly understands the unique challenges of recovery and is backed by a dedicated executive team that shares their own lived experience with substance misuse and behavioral health.