Support The WMARI Recovery Campus!

What began as a grassroots effort to strengthen recovery in Western Maine has grown into something incredible, and we’re ready for our next big step! We’re developing a Recovery Campus in Norway that will bring together a new home for The HILLS Recovery Center and much-needed recovery housing for women.

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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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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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Support Our Community Work

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

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Help Us Bring the Recovery Campus to Life!

WMARI and The HILLS Recovery Center are growing, and we’re asking our community to help us take a huge next step. Our new Recovery Campus at 35 Cottage Street will give us the space to grow The HILLS Recovery Center into something we’ve dreamed about for a long time:...
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The 10th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally – Sunday Sept 20th!

Join us for the 10th Annual Western Maine Recovery Rally!   Date: Sunday, September 20th  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, MECome celebrate hope, recovery, and...
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Sign Up for Our Final Financial Wellness Workshop with OFCU!

Our friends at Oxford Federal Credit Union are returning to The HILLS Recovery Center for the final class in our free Personal Finance Workshop Series! This last workshop, Account Management, will focus on practical everyday banking skills that can help finances feel...
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Registration Now Open – 22nd Annual Basics of SUD Conference!

You're invited to The 22nd Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference Friday, May 29th, 2026 - 8:30am - 3:30pm  The Ronald St. John Community Center 176 Waterford Rd, Harrison, ME 04040 WMARI (Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative) is proud to host the...
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New Class with Oxford Federal Credit Union!

UPDATE: Due to a staff illness affecting our partners at Oxford Federal Credit Union, the “It’s a Scam!” workshop has been rescheduled. The class will now take place Monday, March 30 at 4:00 PM at The HILLS Recovery Center. We appreciate your understanding and hope...
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Photo Voice Workshop Series at The HILLS Recovery Center

Nicotine can be both a comfort and a frustration. A ritual and a regret. A coping tool and a question mark. Many people carry a complicated relationship with it, whether they’ve quit, are trying to quit, or aren’t sure what they want yet. Photo Voice is an 8 week...
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Transportation Assistance Now Available for Wednesday Meetings!

We’re very excited to share that The HILLS Recovery Center is taking a big step forward in our transportation program by offering rides for our popular back-to-back Wednesday evening meetings - 4pm Recovery Dharma and 5pm SMART Recovery.  In rural communities,...
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Sign Up for Our Next Financial Wellness Workshop with OFCU!

Our free Personal Finance Class Series with Oxford Federal Credit Union continues this December with All About Credit! This workshop will break down the essentials - what a credit score is, why it matters, and how to build or repair credit responsibly. Credit can feel...
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Join Us in the Oxford Hills Christmas Parade!

🎄 Join WMARI & The HILLS Recovery Center as we march in our second year of the Oxford Hills Chamber of Commerce Christmas Parade on November 29th! This annual holiday tradition brings together our community to celebrate the season, and we’d love for you to be part...
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WMARI Quilt Raffle: A Tradition of Community and Care

Every year, one of the most beloved traditions of the Western Maine Recovery Rally is the handmade quilt raffle! Each quilt is lovingly crafted and donated by a talented community member who gives their time and artistry to support recovery in Oxford County. These...
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