Pequawket Valley Health Initiatives
Chris Whitaker, the founder and president of Pequawket Valley Health Initiatives, was at our last meeting to share a bit about PVHI, which is a substance use prevention effort in the greater Fryeburg area. He'll be sharing more about what they do at an upcoming...
January meeting date has moved!
We normally meet on the first Wednesday of the month, but this month we'll be meeting on Wednesday, January 15th instead. The meeting location and time (6-7:30 at the Molyockett Motel in Woodstock) will be the same, just a week later than normal. See you then!
Recovery Coach Training coming to Rumford in April!
We're very happy to share the news that our friends at the Larry Labonte Recovery Center (opening in just a few days!) will be hosting a Recovery Coach Academy in April! They're working with the Portland Recovery Community Center to make this happen. You can register...
19th Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference
Join the Western Maine Addiction Recovery Initiative as they host the 19th Annual Basics of Substance Use Disorder Conference (formerly known as Basics of Alcohol and Drug Addiction Conference) on Friday, December 6th from 8:00am-4:00pm at the South Paris Fire Rescue,...
Overdose Awareness Day events in Bridgton, Aug. 31
The Lakes Region Recovery Center in Bridgton will be holding a candlelight vigil on National Overdose Awareness Day (August 31) in memory of those who have been lost to overdose deaths. The event will include a service by Pastor Mike Zullo and some community members...
Reflections and Resources from the Maine Opioid Summit
Photo source: News Center MaineLast Monday, Maine held the first state Opioid Summit and announced plans for these to be regular events as we work to improve our response to the epidemic of addiction and better support people in moving toward treatment and recovery. I...