 Greetings!
September is just about here, which means it's almost time for Recovery Month. There are some cool Maine events coming up to commemorate National Recovery Month, including the 2nd annual Walk for Recovery in Portland.
We're also taking a closer look at what Crossroads for Women's expansion of outpatient services to men means to our women clients. (Hint - it's a good thing!)
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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." Here what's going on in Maine to celebrate recovery in the next month: Wednesday, September 7
4th Annual BARCC Recovery Summit (Brewer)
presented by: Bangor Area Recovering Community Coalition Saturday, September 10
2nd Annual Walk for Recovery (Portland)
presented by: Catholic Charities of Maine, Crossroads for Women, Day One, Milestone Foundation and Serenity House Saturday, September 17
3rd Annual MAAR Recovery Retreat (Augusta)
presented by: Maine Alliance for Addiction Recovery and Maine Recovery Communities Coalition Saturday, September 24
Motorcycle Rally for Recovery (Bangor - Augusta)
presented by: Bangor Area Recovery Network, Inc. Wednesday, September 28
Recovery and Wellness Resource Fair (Portland)
presented by: Portland Overdose Prevention Project Details of these events can be found on the Crossroads for Women blog. Or, search the Recovery Month website for more events around the country. Back to Top
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 If you keep up with Crossroads for Women via this e-Newsletter or on our Facebook page, you know that we have started to expand our outpatient services to serve men.
In talking with service providers, physicians and others who refer clients to us, we saw the need for more outpatient substance abuse and mental health treatment options for men.
Our goal is to provide the same high quality, evidence-based treatment services to men that we already do for women. As a result, treatment will remain gender-focused. There will be two separate tracks for people seeking outpatient substance abuse and mental health services, one for men and one for women
So, what does this mean for the women who are already clients at Crossroads?
A lot, actually.
Since announcing our intention to provide services for men, many of our current clients have breathed a sigh of relief. So many have told us that they had wished there were a Crossroads for Men for their husband or boyfriend. That they wanted the men in their life to be able to get the same help that they received at Crossroads.
Now, men can get that help and education from Crossroads.
Right now, we are offering outpatient services to men in all of our counseling centers - in Portland, Windham and Kennebunk. We are hoping to have an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) for men soon as well. Please call us for an appointment:
Portland: 207.773.9931
Windham: 207.894.5733
Kennebunk: 207.467.3369
p.s. Stay tuned for an updated name and mission for the agency, to be announced in November!
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Sincerely,
 Jennifer Barbour, for Crossroads for Women |
Crossroads for Women
addresses substance abuse and mental health so that
women and their families can live healthy lives. FMI, call 207.773.9931 or visit our website. |
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Outpatient Therapy Groups
Kennebunk
The Aftercare Group (TAG)
Tuesdays, 1pm - 2:30pm
Managing Chronic Pain call for next start date
Windham
Friends and Family Group
Mondays, 6pm - 7:30pm
The Aftercare Group (TAG)
Wednesdays, 6 - 7:30pm
Portland, Kennebunk & Windham
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Mon - Fri, 9am - 12pm
FMI
Portland,
207.773.9931
Kennebunk,
207.467.3369
Windham,
207.894.5733
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If you are interested in finding out more about the commitment of joining our board, please contact Donna Chamoff, our vice president.
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