Women and Substance Abuse

Video: Crossroads (Maine) Residential Treatment Programs for Women

Crossroads’ residential programs for substance abuse and co-occurring mental health issues provide the structure and stability many women need at the beginning of their recoveries from drug and/or alcohol addiction. Our residential services include a...

Published Tue, Apr 24 2012 11:07 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, substance abuse treatment, residential rehabilitation, halfway house, video, Crossroads, Gender-Specific

Recovery Story: Coming Full Circle

Following is a story of recovery written by a Crossroads client. We are sharing stories of recovery throughout September to celebrate Recovery Month. If you have a story to share, please email blog@crossroadsme.org. Almost a year before entering Crossroads...

Published Wed, Sep 05 2012 10:57 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Recovery, inspiration, Crossroads, recovery stories

Join the Crossroads Alumni Association for a Sober St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Friday, March 14th!

The Crossroads Alumni Association (CAA) is hosting a Sober St. Patrick’s Day Dance on Friday, March 14th from 7:00pm – 11:00pm at the American Legion on 17 Dunn Street in Westbrook, Maine. There will be a DJ and a 50/50 raffle. Tickets cost...

Published Tue, Feb 25 2014 7:32 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Sober Fun, Westbrook, CAA, Crossroads Alumni Association, fellowship, Sober St. Patrick's Day Dance, Crossroads Alumni Association (CAA)

Pregnancy Health is Important for Mom & Baby

With the recent announcement of the Crossroads Pregnant and Postpartum Residential Program, we thought a few posts on pregnancy health would be appropriate for the blog. The following article is a guest post from Katie Moore. There are few moments in...

Published Thu, Sep 06 2012 8:01 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Women's Issues, pregnant women, health, pregnancy

Senior Staff and Clients Connect over Roasted Tomato Basil Soup

Nikki Oliver, program manager over at Crossroads for Women’s halfway house, recently invited senior managers over for lunch with clients. Our executive director, chief of operations, director of administrative services, clinical director and communications...

Published Fri, Feb 12 2010 10:49 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Treatment, Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Sober Fun, Roasted Tomato Basil Soup recipe

Inspirational Quotes from Facebook

We recently asked for some inspirational quotes on Crossroads for Women’s Facebook page and thought we’d share the responses. Enjoy! “Oh, the inexpressible comfort of feeling safe with a person, neither having to weigh thoughts nor measure...

Published Tue, Jul 13 2010 6:00 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Recovery, inspiration, inspirational quotes

Crossroads for Women’s Gratitude List

It’s hard to believe we’re almost done with 2009. What a year for Crossroads for Women! We expanded our services to reach more women in Maine, while also making fiscally sound decisions for the organization so that we can provide services...

Published Mon, Dec 14 2009 8:39 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Crossroads for Women, Women's Issues, Giving, Mental Health, gratitude list

Celebrating Recovery: Recovery Month Events in Maine, September 2011

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.”...

Published Mon, Aug 15 2011 1:40 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Current Events, Recovery, Sober Fun, SAMHSA, Crossroads News, recovery month, recovery events

Current Research on Women and Substance Abuse

Hazelden recently released a two-page report entitled Women and Substance Abuse (April 2011) through the Butler Center for Research. The Research Update illustrates some of the physiological and psychological differences women experience when it comes...

Published Thu, Jun 02 2011 10:44 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, women, Women's Issues, Addiction, Drugs, Research, Hazelden, Mental Health

Pillowcase Challenge Inspires Donation

Crossroads for Women received a call the other day from the president of a local quilters guild in Standish, Maine. She had 14 beautifully handmade pillowcases that she wanted to donate to our halfway house. Since Crossroads maintains two 24-hour residential...

Published Tue, Jan 11 2011 11:13 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Crossroads for Women, Current Events, Giving, donating to charity, 1 Million Pillowcase Challenge, impact, American Patchwork & Quilting

Managing the Emotional Aspect of Pain

A recent article found on CNN.com talked about how living with chronic pain can hurt personal relationships. Michael E. Geisser, a professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the University of Michigan, states in the article, “It has been...

Published Fri, Jan 15 2010 10:54 AM by Women and Substance Abuse

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, Addiction, Research, Prescription Drugs, Mental Health, chronic pain, Kennebuk Counseling Center, pain management, depression

Crossroads Hosts Open House Event at its New Headquarters and Counseling Center

Crossroads hosted an open house event at its Greater Portland Counseling Center facility in Scarborough on April 10, 2012. The event celebrated the nonprofit behavioral healthcare agency’s new headquarters and counseling center in Scarborough, expansion...

Published Wed, Apr 18 2012 11:50 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Current Events, Crossroads, open house event, Tim Sample, Gender-Specific, Scarborough Maine

Tell Maine Legislators That Treatment Works

On Thursday, January 12th (tomorrow), the Joint Standing Committee on Appropriations and Financial Affairs will be discussing the elimination of MaineCare coverage for childless, non-disabled adults from the DHHS Supplemental Budget (LD 1746), as proposed...

Published Wed, Jan 11 2012 12:21 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, Public Policy, Crossroads News, Maine Legislature, budget cuts, non-categoricals, LD 1746

Press Release: Crossroads Awarded $1.5 Million Federal SAMHSA Grant for Comprehensive Substance Abuse Treatment Program for Pregnant and Postpartum Women

Exciting news from Crossroads! 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...

Published Wed, Aug 29 2012 1:02 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, Women's Issues, Parenting, Mental Health, SAMHSA, pregnant women, Crossroads, grants

Helping Veterans With Mental Health and Substance Abuse Struggles

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...

Published Fri, Jul 06 2012 11:31 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Current Events, Mental Health, Crossroads, suicide, military, mental health services for veterans

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