Recovery is Possible, Community is the Cure

The Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative is a group of caring individuals and organizations devoted to providing a compassionate response to the crisis of substance use in Oxford County and the surrounding area.

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Project SaveME

Project SaveME is a WMARI program that helps people with substance use disorders to find the help that they need to recover, and supports them in recovery.

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WMARI holds monthly community meetings via Zoom which are open to the public. The group is made up of community members and professionals from many backgrounds, including social services, behavioral health, law enforcement, the legal and faith-based communities, people in recovery and more.

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WMARI is a volunteer-led organization and depends upon fundraising and donations to provide services. Please consider a contribution.

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Finding Myself Again in the Wild: Recovery, Nature, and the Power of Trying New Things

Finding Myself Again in the Wild: Recovery, Nature, and the Power of Trying New Things By Kari Taylor, Executive Director of WMARI & The HILLS Recovery Center Before recovery, I always wanted to be outside. I dreamed of hiking new trails, camping under the stars,...
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Save The Date: 21st Annual Basics of SUD Conference!

 Save the Date: 21st Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference – June 6, 2025 WMARI (Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative) is proud to announce and host the 21st Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference on Friday, June 6, 2025 in South Paris,...
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HILLS Holiday Closure & Resource List

Holiday Closure Announcement: The HILLS Recovery Center will be closed for the week of Christmas, from December 23rd through December 27th, to allow our dedicated staff time to rest, recharge, and spend the holidays with their families. As people in recovery, we know...
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Join Us in the Oxford Hills Christmas Parade!

🎄 Join WMARI & The HILLS Recovery Center as we march in this year’s Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on November 30th! This annual holiday tradition brings together our community to celebrate the season, and we’d love for you to be part of it. The...
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November 2nd, Recovery Outing!

Hello recovery community! Join us on November 2nd from 10 AM to 2 PM at the 4-H Camp and Learning Center in Bryant Pond for our next Recovery Outing, "Wilderness Skills Adventure." This free, hands-on event will cover essentials like foraging, fire building, water...
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Win a Handmade Quilt and Support Recovery!

At this year’s 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally, we were thrilled to display a beautiful, handmade quilt that represents the heart of our mission—community is the cure. Now, that quilt can be yours! We are raffling off this one-of-a-kind quilt, which features...
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The 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally Is Almost Here!

Join us for the 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally!   Date: Sunday, September 22nd Time: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM Locations: Begins at The HILLS Recovery Center, 15 Tannery Street, Norway, MEEnds at Moore Park in South Paris, METhe 8th Annual Western Maine Recovery...
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National Recovery Month Events with WMARI & The HILLS!

September is National Recovery Month, and WMARI and The HILLS Recovery Center are excited to celebrate the journey of recovery and resilience in our community. This month, we are hosting and participating in a diverse array of events to honor and support those in...
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We’re Hiring at The HILLS Recovery Center!

WMARI is thrilled to announce we are once again hiring staff for The HILLS Recovery Center! We will accept applications until the position is filled. Please submit a letter of interest and your resume to our Administrative Coordinator Nikkie at Nikkie@wmari.org. For...
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June 6th-Film Showing and Discussion: Compassion Cures

We’re collaborating with Healthy Oxford Hills to host a free showing of the short Maine-made film Compassion Cures on Thursday, June 6th at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School. The 30-minute documentary focuses on the stigma surrounding substance use and mental...
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