May 2011 - Women and Substance Abuse

Facts About Women and Depression | Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month. The month of recognition began in 1949 to raise awareness of mental health conditions and mental wellness for all. At Crossroads for Women, depression is a very common problem for clients. Here are some facts about depression...

Published Wed, May 25 2011 11:08 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: women, Women's Issues, Mental Health, depression, co-occurring disorders, Mental Health Month, Mental Health America

Another Tool for Recovery: The God (or whatever your higher power) Box

Our Residential Rehab program here at Crossroads for Women uses a lot of craft supplies – typical stuff like markers, scissors, colored paper, old magazines for collages, etc. Clients new in recovery often find the art projects our clinicians give...

Published Wed, May 18 2011 8:06 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Crossroads for Women, Recovery, inspiration, Addiction, Relapse Prevention, relapse prevention tips, BellaOnline, recovery tools, God Box

What ever happened to saving women and children first? | Barbara Dacri’s testimony from 5/11/11

Following is the text of the 2 minute testimony from Barbara Dacri, Crossroads for Women‘s executive director, to the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs of the Maine Legislature. Barbara testified on 5/11/11 at the...

Published Thu, May 12 2011 10:16 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Women's Issues, Public Policy, Crossroads News, Maine Legislature, LD 1043, #mepolitics

Help Save Crossroads for Women’s Residential Programs

Today, the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs and the policy committees of the Maine Legislature are holding public hearings in Room 228 of the State House on the Governor’s CHANGE PACKAGE to LD 1043. If passed, this change...

Published Wed, May 11 2011 11:46 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Women's Issues, substance abuse treatment, Public Policy, Crossroads News, Maine Legislature, LD 1043

World Give Day: What will you contribute?

May 4, 2011 is the second annual World Give Day. The website defines the day as “one day a year to give to the causes you care about most.” Started by the founder of GiveForward, it’s a day where you are encouraged to give hugs, money...

Published Wed, May 04 2011 10:42 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Current Events, inspiration, Giving, World Give Day, #giveday

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Facts About Women and Depression | Mental Health Month

Another Tool for Recovery: The God (or whatever your higher power) Box

What ever happened to saving women and children first? | Barbara Dacri’s testimony from 5/11/11

Help Save Crossroads for Women’s Residential Programs

World Give Day: What will you contribute?