6.17.09 National Call-in Day to Include Addiction and Mental Health Services in Healthcare Reform

Addiction, Mental Health, News, Public Policy, Recovery, Substance Use, Treatment

Those in the substance abuse and mental health fields are encouraging people to call their legislators today to make sure that addiction and mental illness prevention, treatment and recovery are included in any healthcare reform considered by Congress and the Obama Administration. If you’d like to participate, visit the Faces and Voices of Recovery Action…

Study Shows Girl Talk Can Reduce Anxiety and Stress

Mental Health, News, Research, Treatment, Women's Issues

Crossroads Maine often talks about using a relational model when treating clients for mental health and substance abuse issues. This model is different from a traditional substance abuse model that is more confrontational (think intervention) and largely designed for and by men. Being women-focused for almost 35 years, we’ve found (and other studies back this…