Refections on the 34th Annual Maine Area Roundup: Packed With Fun and Lessons Learned for Halfway House Clients

The following post was written by a client in Crossroads 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 Back Cove was “Rocketed into the 4th Dimension” at the 34th Annual Maine…

Non-alcoholic Holiday Drink Recipes

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…

Senior Staff and Clients Connect over Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Nikki Oliver, program manager over at Crossroads for Women’s halfway house, recently invited senior managers over for lunch with clients. Our executive director, chief of operations, director of administrative services, clinical director and communications specialist make the short trek to the house and enjoyed some yummy soup and sandwiches (made by Nikki). Clients got to…

Bridging the Gap Between Halfway House and Residential Rehab Programs at Crossroads for Women

In an effort to help bridge the gap between our clients beginning their recovery journey and the clients who “know the ropes” here at Crossroads for Women, the women at our halfway house (aka, Back Cove) invited the women at our residential rehabilitation (aka, Res) program to their weekly “All House” meeting. The All House…