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Bangor Area Summit on Addiction Recovery: Broadening the Base for Recovery
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The September 4th one-day forum included speakers, a panel discussion & breakout groups for community-focused
discussions.
Read more about the Summit from the Bangor Daily News
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The Power of Our Stories:
Media Training for People in Recovery
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A 4-hour training that teaches recovering people how to use their stories in the media
and community based presentations to teach about recovery & to lessen
stigma.
Learn more about "The Power of Our Stories" from
Faces and Voices of Recovery
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Recovery Celebration
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A recovery event in the park
had speakers, refreshments, music & recovery sharing. State Legislative Representative
Marilyn Canavan read the Governor's proclamation.
Shown with Gov. Baldacci as he signs the Recovery Month
proclamation are, from left to right, Ronni Katz, Debbie Dettor, Coral Hewins
and Hank Goodwin. September 4, 2008 Article from Faces and Voices of Recovery: Governor Baldacci Looks to Boost Addiction Treatment
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Recovery & Wellness Resource Fair
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On September 24th, the Portland Overdose Prevention Project's annual event allowed 27 providers the opportunity to reach out to nearly 120 community members accessing services at Preble Street Resource Center.
See our "THANK YOU" ad in the Maine Switch or on our website. We also have pictures from our event at Slide.com!
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A New Beginning to Support Addiction Recovery Within Our Communities: Drums Along the Kennebec
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On October 3rd, recovery advocates from the Kennebec Valley region gathered to learn more about the Recovery Oriented System of Care model (ROSC) from Phil Valentine, Executive Director of the Connecticut Community for Addiction Recovery (CCAR). CCAR is a national leader in the development of recovery centers, recovery housing, as well as telephone and peer-to-peer recovery supports.
Learn more about CCAR and their efforts at www.ccar.us.
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Recovering Women's Leadership Training
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The Recovering Women's Leadership Training (RWLT) is a series of empowerment workshops for women facilitated by two trained facilitators; both of them have lived experience in recovery! Participants should plan to attend all three sessions. Meals are provided. RWLT is free.
WHERE:
Bangor Health & Community Services
103 Texas Avenue, Bangor
WHEN:
Friday, Nov. 14 from 9am - 2pm
Saturday, Nov. 15 from 9 am - 2pm
Sunday, Nov. 16 from 9am - 3pm
WHO:
Women who are recovering from alcohol or drug problems and any of the following are welcome: trauma background or a history of abuse; mental health issues. Learn skills to help build a brighter future for you and your family.!
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