Getting Excited for the 3rd Annual Recovery Rally!
For months now, a WMARI subcommittee has been hard at work planning the third annual Western Maine Recovery Rally, which will take place on Saturday, September 22nd. The rally will once again start at 11:00 with a unified march from the Norway Unitarian Universalist...
New SMART Recovery Meeting in Rumford!
"SMART Recovery uses tools based on scientifically tested methods for addiction recovery, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Interviewing. The core activity of SMART Recovery is the network of self-help/mutual aid...
Recovery Coaches needed!
We plan to hold a few Recovery Coach trainings to increase the number of Coaches who can help support Project Save ME. Are you a caring, responsible individual who wants to help people with substance use disorder to find treatment and recovery? If so, please download...
America’s opioid epidemic is taking an especially hard toll on rural places like ours
“The opioid epidemic is a pivotal challenge for many rural places. More than a health concern, the opioid crisis is an issue of rural prosperity and will take the commitment, collaboration and creativity of a wide range of partners to address." - Anne Hazlett, USDA...
December 2017 meeting minutes
Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative Mollyocket Motel/ Crosstone Restaurant December 6, 2017 6:00 - Welcome and Introductions Present: Jessica, Nancy, Michelle, Brendan, Matt, Glen, Janice, Chris, Jason, Bill, Emily, Jennifer, Kelly, and Stephanie...
November 2017 meeting minutes
Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative Mollyocket Motel/ Crosstone Restaurant November 1, 2017 6:00 - Welcome and Introductions Present: Brendan Schauffler, Michelle Roberts, Nancy McClean, Tonia Mason, Ben Tucker, Bill Wood, Chris Summers, Fran White, Bill...