September is National Recovery Month. There are lots of events going on, in Maine and beyond, to celebrate those in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction as well as mental disorders. The month reminds us that prevention works, treatment is effective and people do recover. To kick the month off, here’s a video from the…
September is National Recovery Month. As the website states, “Recovery Month spreads the positive message that behavioral health is essential to overall health, that prevention works, treatment is effective and people can and do recover.” Since we’re already in mid-August, it’s about time to start gearing up for the many recovery events around the country.…
The following post was written by a client in Crossroads for Women for Women’s halfway house program. Clients and staff recently had the opportunity to experience the 34th Annual Maine Area RoundUp, an event put on by Alcoholics Anonymous. This year, Crossroads for Women for Women Back Cove was “Rocketed into the 4th Dimension” at…
A couple weeks back, some Crossroads for Women for Women staff were sharing information about a yoga class that incorporated a traditional 12 step meeting. Or, is it a 12 step meeting that incorporated yoga? Whatever it is, it sounded intriguing. Turns out, a 12 step recovery yoga class is being held in Falmouth (ME)…
Our Residential Rehab program here at Crossroads for Women for Women uses a lot of craft supplies – typical stuff like markers, scissors, colored paper, old magazines for collages, etc. Clients new in recovery often find the art projects our clinicians give them a new and creative way to sort through their thoughts and feelings,…
The following post was written by a current Crossroads for Women for Women halfway house client, Amanda. Monday, March 21, 2001, our program director had an outing planned for the clients. We were all very excited. So, we all piled in the van, me and 5 other women, with absolutely no idea of where we…
Started in 1993 by Share Our Strength, a national organization dedicated to ending childhood hunger in America, Cooking Matters provides low-income people at risk of hunger with hands-on cooking and nutrition classes led by volunteer professional chefs and nutritionists. According to Kristen Miale, the program director for Cooking Matters for Maine, the Cooking Matters program…
Following is an excerpt from “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday today. This book was the last written by the famed author in 1990. Though a children’s author, Dr. Seuss certainly inspires in this book about life and its challenges. Reading the first few pages, it sounds a lot like…
Beth struggled with alcoholism, bipolar disorder and other mental health troubles after leaving her corporate job. As Beth recalls, her life was filled with depression and a series of relapses that almost took her life. Until she saw an advertisement in a local paper for Crossroads for Women for Women™ that reminded her to remember…
We’re right in the middle of the holiday party season. Being a person in recovery can be particularly difficult during this time. It seems like everything revolves around drinking alcohol. Here are some yummy drink recipes, that are also alcohol free, that anyone can enjoy. Pink Grapefruit “Margaritas” (Serves 6) Ingredients 2 tablespoons colored sanding…
