Women and Substance Abuse

Guest Post: Introducing Sober Mommies

The following article is a guest post by Julia Maida, founder of the Sober Mommies blog. I was extremely honored when Jennifer asked me to contribute a post to Crossroads about the Sober Mommies blog. She asked me to write about how and why I started...

Published Tue, Mar 11 2014 12:02 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Recovery, inspiration, Addiction, Alcohol, guest post, recovery network, sober motherhood, Julie Maida, Sober Mommies

Shannon’s February Cross Chat Vlog: A Tour of the New Back Cove Residential Program in Portland, Maine

Each month, Crossroads executive director, Shannon Trainor, publishes a short video on different topics relating to addiction, mental health and gender-responsive treatment. In her vlog for February 2014, Shannon takes you on a tour of the new Back Cove...

Published Wed, Feb 26 2014 4:59 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, women, Addiction, Portland, Shannon Trainor, residential treatment, Shannon's Vlog, video blog, vlog

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)

Join Crossroads for a Noche Mexicana Fundraiser on February 12th!

Margaritas Mexican Restaurant on St. John Street in Portland (Maine) is hosting a “Noche Mexicana Fundraiser” for Crossroads! On Wednesday, February 12th from 4pm – 10pm, Margaritas will generously donate 15% of your bill to Crossroads...

Published Wed, Jan 29 2014 8:36 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Giving, Sober Fun, fundraiser, Portland, Crossroads, Margaritas Mexican Restaurant

Shannon’s January Cross Chat Vlog: Resolutions and Rulemaking Around Your Drinking

We’re excited to start a new vlog (video blog) series on the Crossroads Blog in 2014! Each month, Crossroads executive director, Shannon Trainor, will publish a short video on different topics relating to addiction, mental health and gender-responsive...

Published Wed, Jan 22 2014 4:23 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Addiction, Alcohol, drinking, Shannon Trainor, Shannon's Vlog, rulemaking, video blog, resolutions, vlog

Press Release: Crossroads Announces Opening of the Back Cove Residential Program for Women in Portland, Maine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Shannon Trainor, 207-773-9931, strainor@crossroadsme.org Crossroads Announces Opening of the Back Cove Residential Program for Women The innovative new program offers cutting edge substance abuse treatment to women from...

Published Fri, Jan 17 2014 6:09 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, women, Women's Issues, Addiction, substance abuse treatment, Mental Health, Portland, Crossroads, News, Shannon Trainor, press release, treatment program, rehab

Important Residential Treatment Program Updates for Crossroads in 2014

At the start of 2014, there will be some significant changes to Crossroads residential programs. Due to a loss in funding from the state of Maine, we will no longer be able to run our long-term halfway house program. While we are certainly disappointed...

Published Mon, Dec 09 2013 10:18 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, women, Women's Issues, Addiction, Mental Health, Crossroads, News, residential treatment

Crossroads Holiday Fundraiser: Recovery Wreaths!

Crossroads will be selling beautiful holiday wreaths again this holiday season. The wreaths are made from Maine balsam and can be ordered in two sizes: 24” Double Sided with a Hand Tied Bow for $25.00 42” Double Sided with a Hand Tied Bow for $50.00 ALL...

Published Fri, Nov 15 2013 8:34 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Recovery, Giving, fundraiser, Crossroads, News, holiday wreaths, Maine balsam, Barbara L Dacri Patient Scholarship Fund

New Beginnings at Crossroads

On October 2, 2013, Crossroads held a farewell party for outgoing executive director, Barbara Dacri. Crossroads board, staff, colleagues and friends celebrated and reminisced about Barbara’s accomplishments as our leader for the past 12 years. All...

Published Thu, Nov 07 2013 11:09 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Recovery, Giving, Sober Fun, Barbara Dacri, Crossroads, News, Shannon Trainor, Dunegrass, Masquerade Ball, patient scholarship fund, Crossroads Alumni Assocation

Meet Tim Sample at the Crossroads Masquerade Ball!

Tim Sample wants to know what you are doing on 10/19/13. He knows what he’ll be doing. He’ll be at the first annual Crossroads Masquerade Ball! Tim will serve as our emcee for the evening, which will feature entertainment from Wavelength and...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 5:03 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Giving, Sober Fun, Crossroads, Tim Sample, News, Dunegrass, fundraising event, Masquerade Ball, Paul Stookey, Bob Marley, Stephen King

Amber’s Story of Recovery

Lori Martin, LSW is a Project Coordinator/Case Manager at Crossroads. She recently sat down with Amber to talk about treatment at Crossroads in the Pregnant and Postpartum Residential Grant Program and how it has changed her life. The following is Amber’s...

Published Thu, Sep 26 2013 9:18 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Recovery, substance abuse treatment, Parenting, SAMHSA, pregnant women, recovery stories, postpartum women, Children And Mothers Program

Want Stephen King or Comedian Bob Marley Answering Your Phone?

If you are a fan of Maine’s own Stephen King or Bob Marley – and who isn’t, really – then you’ll want to attend Crossroads upcoming Masquerade Ball at Dunegrass on October 19th. Why? Because you can bid on the chance to have...

Published Mon, Sep 16 2013 10:15 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Giving, Sober Fun, Crossroads, News, Dunegrass, fundraising event, Masquerade Ball, charity auction, Paul Stookey, Bob Marley, Stephen King

Walk for Recovery in Portland, Maine and other Recovery Month Events

The 4th Annual Walk for Recovery will begin in Portland’s Monument Square on Saturday, September 21st at 10:00am (registration starts at 8:30am). Crossroads has teamed up with six other local substance abuse and mental health organizations –...

Published Mon, Aug 26 2013 9:21 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Recovery, Addiction, Sober Fun, Walk for Recovery, National Recovery Month, awareness event

You’re Invited to Crossroads’ Masquerade Ball!

If you are on our email list or follow us on Facebook, you know Crossroads is hosting a fabulous Masquerade Ball on October 19, 2013. The fundraising event will be held at the beautiful Dunegrass in Old Orchard Beach, Maine. Entertainment will include...

Published Mon, Aug 05 2013 2:44 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Sober Fun, Crossroads, Tim Sample, News, Wavelength band, Dunegrass, fundraising event, Masquerade Ball

Crossroads Announces New Executive Director, Shannon Trainor

Crossroads will welcome a new executive director on September 30th. Crossroads’ clinical director, Shannon Trainor, LCSW, CCS, was unanimously chosen as Barbara Dacri’s successor in a national search by the organization’s board of directors...

Published Wed, Jul 31 2013 2:27 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Barbara Dacri, Crossroads, News, Shannon Trainor, leadership change, Mary Anne Roy

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