We 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 for Women 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 for Women Board and…
The following post was written by Crossroads for Women client, Shannon S. Some clients and the program manager here at Crossroads for Women 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.…
Crossroads for Women 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 for Women and Milestone Foundation – both nonprofit organizations – are getting their clients involved, using the “Wreaths for Recovery” project as a treatment tool. Clients…
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 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…
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…
The following story was written by a client in the Crossroads for Women Halfway House residential program. Clients and staff attended the 35th Annual Maine Roundup July 20 – 22, 2012. Picture being one of eight women in a van packed full with three days worth of food, luggage and personalities. We took a right…
A recent article from Huffington Post reported that the US military suicide rate is climbing to nearly one suicide per day. A staggering statistic. In addition, the military is also struggling with increased sexual assaults, alcohol abuse, domestic violence and other misbehavior. Yet, many of the soldiers and veterans who serve our country are not…
