An eating disorder is a complicated mental health condition that can manifest itself in severe symptoms. National Eating Disorders Awareness (NEDA) Week helps shed light on the seriousness of eating disorders and dispels some of the myths surrounding them. Crossroads for Women works day in and day out to support women needing treatment for an…
The worldwide pandemic caused by COVID-19 stopped us all in our tracks. Today, the world is slowly starting to get back to some sense of normalcy. However, we may not have seen the lasting effects of the coronavirus. The pandemic’s extreme stress has resulted in a spike in drug and alcohol use and abuse. So…
Many people with eating disorders are struggling with significant negative impacts as a result of the lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Not only does this pandemic cause fear and anxiety for the general population, but it can also pose unique challenges for those with eating disorders. As a result, many individuals with these conditions…
Crossroads for Women has once again earned the highest accreditation possible from the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) for all of its treatment programs. Scarborough, Maine, April 16, 2019— Crossroads for Women is proud to announce that for the second time in a row, it has earned a three-year accreditation from the Commission…
“When we deny the story, it defines us. When we own the story, we can write a brave new ending.” – Brene Brown When we talk about men and women and their roles in society, we often look at the genders through different lenses. Think about it. Boys are taught from an early age, don’t…
For the past few years, the news has been abuzz about the opioid epidemic. Misuse of prescription opioids as well as heroin and fentanyl have had devastating effects. There has been a push to tighten laws regarding prescriptions, increase community awareness and education, and get individuals into treatment. Although the focus has been on opioids,…
Community involvement is an essential part of the fight for greater awareness, prevention, and treatment efforts for substance use and mental health disorders. Crossroads for Women is honoring seven community leaders who have committed themselves to these efforts and are making a difference at its 4th Annual Community Awards breakfast on May 17, 2017. The…
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Lesley Rawlings, 207-773-9931, ext. 123, [email protected] Crossroads for Women’ Children and Mothers Program Awarded $35,000 Grant from the Walmart Foundation SCARBOROUGH, Maine (January 12, 2016) – Crossroads for Women was recently awarded a grant of $35,000 from the Walmart Foundation for its Children and Mothers Program located in Windham, Maine. The…
Tickets are still available for this year’s Annual Gala. Please visit www.crossroadsme.org/gala
Women in Harmony is partnering with Crossroads for Women to present “The Strength of Women” at The Cathedral Church of St. Luke at 143 State St, Portland, ME on Friday, May 15th at 7:30PM and Saturday, May 16th at 4:00PM. Sponsored by L.L.Bean, this concert is the second of Women in Harmony’s 2015-2016 Concert Series focused…
