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LoonFest Recap: From Community Care to Hometown Pride By: Maggie Rogers This past weekend, the community came together in full force for the annual Loon Festival! It was a vibrant celebration of community and hometown pride. At our booth, Save A Life Recovery Resource Center handed out free Narcan, lock bags & boxes, hygiene kits, educational materials on harm reduction, and information about local treatment and recovery options. Staff and volunteers engaged festivalgoers in

In a world that often feels overwhelming, finding hope can be a challenge. Many people struggle with personal issues, whether they are related to addiction, mental health, or life transitions. If you or someone you know is facing these challenges, our Recovery Coaching Program offers a beacon of hope. This program is designed to provide support, guidance, and practical tools to help individuals navigate their recovery journey. Recovery is not just about overcoming obstacles;

From Fundraisers to Festivals: Save A Life’s Summer Season By: Maggie Rogers Save A Life started up their summer of fun with our 2nd Annual Battle of the Bands! On Saturday, June 28th, Unknown J, Brady’s Grown Up Time, Vox Populi, Coelacanth, Nick Wood, Only The Few, and The Amp Breakers took to the stage, trying to win the vote from the crowd! Not only did we have a great crowd in the building but our online crowd watching the livestream cheered on the groups! We also welcom

Incorporating art into substance abuse recovery isn't just about making something beautiful—it's about finding new ways to cope, heal, and grow.

Empathy, support, and resources can help individuals recover and feel accepted.

A recovery coach is a non-clinical support professional who helps individuals navigate and sustain addiction recovery through mentorship, goal-setting, and accountability.

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* Creative expression heals – Writing, art, and music help individuals process and celebrate their stories. * Prevention through participation – Activities like gardening and crafting provide healthy, meaningful ways to spend time. * A rare, substance-free space – Our programs offer safe environments free from alcohol and other triggers. * Real connections, real stories – When we create together, we see each other as human—beyond the stigma. * A community that grows toge

By Ashley Mitchell We get asked a lot about why many recovery centers have so many different programs that are just not recovery support groups. While support groups are incredibly needed and helpful, recovery is not a one size fits all. These variety of programs and creative programs do a few incredibly important things that you may not think of. Doing a creative program like writing or art turns your life story into something tangible that you can see. You can see with you

The path to recovery is as unique as each human being. We are all recovering from something. Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all journey. It is deeply personal, shaped by individual experiences, challenges, and strengths.

By Ashley Mitchell In today’s fast-paced, always distracted, and incredibly complex world, teens face a variety of challenges that can influence their decisions and shape their futures. Among these challenges is the temptation of substance abuse, which remains a concern for many families and communities. However, research and real-world experiences show that engaging teens in leadership roles not only helps them develop essential life skills but can also serve as a protec

By Ashley Mitchell Ageism is something that is not spoken about a lot. It is a topic many would like to avoid or may deem unimportant. Ageism is important though and it really is an issue that goes across the board. The definition of ageism is “ prejudice or discrimination on the grounds of a person's age.” I was fortunate enough a fe w years ago to work with the Maine Arts Commissions and Lifetime Arts and participate in intensive training on the subject of ageism. One comm