Last month, we said farewell to a woman who shaped Crossroads for Women to what it is today. Darcy Boulton dedicated more than 20 years of her life to Crossroads for Women. She came to us as a client, and she left as the Director of Administrative Services. And now she has the building in…
The following post was written by Crossroads for Women client, Cat S. It was a day to remember, twelve girls, a fifteen-passenger van, a day at the Fryeburg Fair. The excitement was building days before the excursion. Twelve girls in anticipation for a day to enjoy a beautiful road trip to the fair. What would…
Following is a story of recovery written anonymously by a blog reader. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, at any time of the year, please email [email protected]. When I was 11 years old I knew I was different than everyone else. People…
Following is a story of recovery written by Ruth Riddick. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. What’s a nice girl like you doing in a rehab like this? That’s what I might have asked myself sitting in treat at…
Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads for Women client. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. This past year has been a long ride on a “roller coaster.” There have been ups and downs. In this…
With the recent announcement of the Crossroads for Women Pregnant and Postpartum Residential Program, we thought a few posts on pregnancy health would be appropriate for the blog. The following article is a guest post from Katie Moore. There are few moments in a woman’s life more exciting than the moment she takes a positive…
Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads for Women client. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email [email protected]. Almost a year before entering Crossroads for Women residential, I started getting signs from my Higher Power in the physical…
Exciting news from Crossroads for Women! This federal grant from SAMHSA will help us enhance our residential substance abuse treatment program for pregnant and postpartum women and their children. Following is the official press release. We’ll be writing more on this topic in the future. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Crossroads for Women Contact: Shannon Trainor, 207-773-9931…
September is National Recovery Month, a time to promote the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and recovery for mental and substance use disorders, celebrate people in recovery, laud the contributions of treatment and service providers, and promote the message that recovery in all its forms is possible. Last week, we asked for your recovery stories…
September is National Recovery Month. We’ll be blogging about some of the upcoming events in Maine next week. (Sidenote: If you are involved with a recovery month event in Maine, please email us the details of your event to be included.) As the website states: Recovery Month promotes the societal benefits of prevention, treatment, and…
