Substance use disorder crisis center to be created in Kennebec County

The proposed facility would be the first in Maine to serve as both an overnight center for people in withdrawal management programs and a walk-in clinic, according to Gov. Janet Mills.

Lewiston woman overcomes addiction, finds ‘light where all the darkness used to be’

Inspired by her children, the Lewiston mother of three says she is finally growing up after 30 years of drug and alcohol use. Optimistic despite losing her Section 8 housing voucher, she says she knows it will go to 'someone else in need.'

Hundreds gather in Portland to support people in recovery

Portland Recovery Community Center held its 10th annual Rally 4 Recovery to give hope to people seeking to overcome addiction.

High Flyers help raise money for Farmington recovery house

Orchestrated by owner and chief administrative officer Amanda Ricci, a cornhole tournament was held on Saturday, June 10, to raise money for The Summit House, a recovery house based in Farmington.

Mills announces plan to add 140 treatment beds to combat ongoing opioid crisis

The $6 million investment is the latest effort to reverse an epidemic that claimed a record 716 lives just last year.

Options for recovery in Franklin County

With a recent report of Maine's overdose deaths setting a record for a third year in a row in 2022, concern for 2023 setting another record is becoming more and more real. For Franklin County, there are options to help reduce this number and stop people from becoming statistics.

Augusta program could be first in Maine to offer overdose victims medication on-scene to treat withdrawal symptoms

Plans to help Augusta residents recover from substance use disorder include a proposal to offer people revived from an overdose by rescue workers immediate, on-scene treatment with Suboxone and help accessing longer-term treatment.

Rumford rally focuses on supporting those suffering substance abuse

HCC bringing recovery center to Franklin County

Healthy Community Coalition will be opening two new recovery centers in Franklin County. The first recovery centers in Franklin County, they will offer a safe location for those who are recovering from substance abuse and will help combat the ongoing opioid crisis in the state of Maine.

More information needed on legality, feasibility of bill that would repeal recovery residence exemption in fire code, lawmakers say

A bill before the Legislature could reclassify recovery residences and force some to close, worsening an already difficult housing situation in the state, some lawmakers fear.