Houlton, Maine has been making international headlines lately. And it’s not because of their ideal location for snowmobiling. Recently, a high school student brought attention to the fact that the Fentimans Lemonade he was drinking contained a small amount of alcohol, less than 0.05% according to the label. Fearing he would get in trouble at…
Crossroads for Women for Women recently wrapped up its participation in the Strengthening Treatment Access and Retention-State Implementation (STAR-SI) Initiative. STAR-SI, funded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT) and The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, was initiated in 9 states, including Maine, over 3 years with…
September is National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month, and people all around the country are celebrating with a variety of community-centered events. This year’s theme is “Join the Voices for Recovery: Together We Learn, Together We Heal.” Here are some events happening here in Maine: 2nd Annual Bangor Area Summit on Addiction Recovery (9/10/09)…
Want to help raise some green for Crossroads for Women for Women while also being green? CLYNK for Crossroads for Women! Here’s how it works: 1. Pick up or request a special green CLYNK bag from Crossroads for Women for Women. 2. Fill the bag with your empty bottles and cans. 3. Drop the bag…
Here’s a great job opportunity for those in the clinical world. Crossroads for Women for Women is looking for a Masters level, CCS eligible candidate to provide leadership and direction of clinical content across all of its agency programs. The successful candidate will have 5 years previous experience in substance abuse and mental health treatment,…
The National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at Columbia University (CASA) released a 287-page report yesterday that outlined just how much addiction and substance abuse costs local, state and national government. Looking at government spending data from 2005 (the latest available), they found 96% ($357.4 billion) went to “shovel up the consequences and human…
Maine Association of Substance Abuse Programs (MASAP), Maine Alliance to Prevent Substance Abuse (MAPSA), Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery (MAAR) and AdCare Educational Institute of Maine are co-sponsoring some free trainings for people that are concerned about alcohol and drug related problems in Maine and would like to make a difference by advocating for prevention,…
Almost 10 years ago, the citizens of Maine approved 61% to 39% a statute to make marijuana legal for people with cancer, HIV/AIDs and other medical problems, provided they have a letter from their doctor indicating the treatment is legitimate. The Catch-22 here is that there is no legal way for those who are eligible…
Crossroads for Women for Women has teamed up with Riding to the Top in a pilot project that combines substance abuse treatment and therapeutic horseback riding. Therapeutic riding has been shown to help facilitate the confidence, self-esteem and problem solving skills of children and adults with physical, emotional and / or learning disabilities. The curriculum…
Your quick online votes will help our agency receive as much as $5,000 in a Bangor Savings Bank Community Matters More contribution. We are asking for your help! In early March, Bangor Savings Bank Foundation will give a total of $100,000 to local non-profit organizations. We’re looking to friends of Crossroads for Women for Women…
