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The following post was written by a Crossroads halfway house client, Missy W. Recently, I had a unique opportunity to attend a conference at Sanford Community Adult Education. Accompanying me to this meeting was the program manager of Crossroads Back Cove, Nikki Oliver, and a client from Milestone Foundation. We were there to share our stories…
DetailsThe following article is a guest post by Alison Broderick. The basics of gender-separate addiction programs and why they work It’s no surprise that men and women differ in many ways. Until recent years, however, they have been grouped together in addiction research and treatment. Consider the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. A majority of…
DetailsThe following video features Crossroads and Milestone Foundation clients and staff singing Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at the Crossroads halfway house. It may not sound perfect, but this is what recovery looks like during the holidays! [flickr video=8292214580 secret=e41ff3cc26 w=400 h=300] Video here
DetailsWe are thankful to be a part of a difficult, but magical journey for women, men and families year round. Please consider donating a gift to Crossroads on crossroadsme.donortools.com this season or sending a check to: 71 US Route One, Suite E, Scarborough, ME 04074. Have a safe and healthy holiday ~Crossroads Board and Staff Crossroads is a 501(c)3…
DetailsThe following post was written by Crossroads client, Shannon S. Some clients and the program manager here at Crossroads Back Cove have been volunteering at the Maine State Society for the Protection of Animals (MSSPA). Our volunteering there helps us to relate to our own issues while the animals get some TLC. They have us doing…
DetailsCrossroads is offering an aftercare outpatient therapy group for women who have completed some substance abuse treatment and are taking action to maintain their sobriety. Groups are held at Greater Portland Counseling Center in Scarborough, Maine. The Aftercare Group (TAG) provides supportive aftercare once a week. Themes of the group may include: interrupting relapse warning…
DetailsCrossroads and Milestone Foundation are teaming up to decorate and sell festive wreaths this holiday season in various locations around Portland and Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Crossroads and Milestone Foundation – both nonprofit organizations – are getting their clients involved, using the “Wreaths for Recovery” project as a treatment tool. Clients from the Crossroads halfway…
DetailsLast month, we said farewell to a woman who shaped Crossroads to what it is today. Darcy Boulton dedicated more than 20 years of her life to Crossroads. She came to us as a client, and she left as the Director of Administrative Services. And now she has the building in Windham named after her.…
DetailsThe following post was written by Crossroads 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 we do…
DetailsFollowing 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…
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