Women and Substance Abuse

Relational Model in Action at Ferry Beach State Park

The following post was written by Nikki Oliver, Crossroads Program Development Manager & Alumni Coordinator A recent trip to Ferry Beach State Park proved to be an excellent example of the Relational Model in action, which Crossroads residential and...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 12:28 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Treatment, Recovery, Sober Fun, halfway house, Crossroads, residential rehab, relational model, Ferry Beach State Park

Video: Crossroads Pregnant and Postpartum Substance Abuse Treatment Program (Maine)

Last August, we announced that Crossroads was awarded $1.5 million over 3 years from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). The money has allowed us to enhance our residential substance abuse treatment program for pregnant...

Published Mon, Jun 24 2013 8:19 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Friends & Family, Women's Issues, substance abuse treatment, SAMHSA, pregnant women, Crossroads, News, postpartum women, funding, Children And Mothers Program

Shannon Trainor Talks About Gender-Specific Treatment on Growing Up Chaotic Radio Show

Crossroads Clinical Director, Shannon Trainor, LCSW, CCS, was on the Growing up Chaotic Show on BlogTalk Radio yesterday talking about gender-specific substance abuse treatment. The show “provides a 360° view on all topics related to addiction,...

Published Thu, Jun 06 2013 10:25 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, Women's Issues, Addiction, Crossroads, gender-focused treatment, News, Growing up Chaotic, Dawn Clancy, Shannon Trainor

Acupuncture for Pregnant and Postpartum Women in Recovery

As part of the Children And Mothers Program (CAMP) for pregnant and postpartum women at Crossroads, clients receive weekly acupuncture sessions with a licensed acupuncturist. Research has proven that acupuncture relieves some of the health-related issues...

Published Wed, May 22 2013 10:56 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Women's Issues, Addiction, pregnant women, addiction recovery, acupuncture, NADA Protocol, postpartum women, Lynn MacDonald, Life Ideals

Crossroads Teaming Up With The Opportunity Alliance for Medication Management Services

Crossroads is excited to announce a new collaborative relationship with The Opportunity Alliance to provide medication management services as an extension of our existing outpatient services. Crossroads’ assistant clinical director, Mary Anne Roy...

Published Wed, May 15 2013 11:46 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Treatment, Addiction, Crossroads, The Opportunity Alliance, medication management

April 27th is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day

The 6th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day is scheduled for Saturday, April 27, 2013 from 10:00am to 2:00pm. The National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposal, while also educating...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 11:43 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Addiction, Prevention, Prescription Drugs, National Drug Take Back Day, disposal of prescription drugs, News

Crossroads on Perspectives

Teresa Bendokas-Heinfeld, Crossroads’ system administrator, was recently a guest on the radio show Perspectives. The local radio show is dedicated to featuring Maine-based non-profit organizations. On the show, Teresa talks to host Sandra Gilly...

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 7:40 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, Crossroads, News, radio interview, Perspectives, Teresa Bendoka-Heinfeld

Guest Post: How I Learned to Take Responsibility for my Parents’ Drinking

The following article is a guest post by Dawn Clancy. I vividly remember sitting across from my stepfather, Joe, at the kitchen table. In his hands were a stack of multiplication flashcards about 2 inches thick. His impatient, beady eyes drilled right...

Published Tue, Mar 26 2013 9:06 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Friends & Family, inspiration, Alcohol, family disease, Growing up Chaotic, Dawn Clancy, alcoholic family, abuse

Social Work Month 2013: Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy

March is Social Work Month. This year’s theme is Weaving Threads of Resilience and Advocacy: The Power of Social Work” which emphasizes the value of using personal strengths and self-advocacy to manage serious life challenges. In honor of social...

Published Wed, Mar 20 2013 1:21 PM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Research, NASW, social work month, News

Family Involvement in Substance Abuse Treatment: A Client’s Perspective

Crossroads has put a stronger emphasis on family involvement at all levels of treatment over the past year or so. Following is an anonymous quote from a client in our halfway house program, also known as Back Cove, about what it meant for her mother to...

Published Mon, Mar 18 2013 3:09 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Maine, Treatment, Friends & Family, Recovery, substance abuse treatment, Crossroads Back Cove, family involvement

Background and Benefits to Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Crossroads recently started a new Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Group at its Greater Portland Counseling Center office in Scarborough, Maine. DBT is an evidenced-based approach that offers an array of cognitive behavioral strategies to help individuals...

Published Mon, Mar 04 2013 9:41 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Maine, Treatment, Mental Health, Crossroads, mindfulness, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, DBT Group

A Crossroads alumnae visit, from a client’s perspective

Last week, we shared the story of a former client’s visit back to 525 Forest Avenue, the home of Crossroads’ halfway house program. This week, we’re sharing the impact Ashley’s visit had on one particular client. The following...

Published Thu, Feb 21 2013 8:50 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Recovery, inspiration, halfway house, recovery stories, Crossroads alumni

Going Back to 575 Forest Avenue

The following post was written by a former Crossroads halfway house client, Ashley N. Next week, we will share a story from a client who wrote about Ashley’s visit. Thank God for 575 Forest Avenue. I will never be the same, because the work I was...

Published Tue, Feb 12 2013 11:26 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Recovery, halfway house, client stories, Crossroads alumni

One teacher. One student. One day at a time.

The following post was written by a Crossroads halfway house client, Missy W. Recently, I had a unique opportunity to attend a conference at Sanford Community Adult Education. Accompanying me to this meeting was the program manager of Crossroads Back...

Published Tue, Jan 15 2013 5:18 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Substance Abuse, Treatment, Addiction, halfway house, education, Sanford Community Adult Education

Addressing Trauma Through Gender-Specific Treatment

The following article is a guest post by Alison Broderick. The basics of gender-separate addiction programs and why they work It’s no surprise that men and women differ in many ways. Until recent years, however, they have been grouped together in addiction...

Published Tue, Jan 08 2013 5:12 AM by Crossroads Blog

Filed under: Treatment, Women's Issues, Addiction, gender-focused treatment, Alison Broderick, MARR, guest post

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