Gambling addiction can affect anyone, regardless of age, background, or circumstances. What may start as a form of entertainment can gradually become something more serious, leading to financial strain, stress, relationship challenges, and impacts on mental health. Because it is not always as visible as other forms of addiction, many people struggle in silence, unsure of where to turn.

Why Connection Saves Lives By Courtney Morgan Every day, people walk through the doors of Save A Life carrying something heavy. Sometimes it’s addiction. Sometimes it’s grief. Sometimes it’s loneliness, shame, or simply the feeling that they no longer belong anywhere. What many people don’t realize is that recovery doesn’t start with a program or a perfect plan. Recovery often starts with something much simpler. Connection. A conversation. A shared cup of coffee. Someone sayi

January is Substance Use Disorder Month, but the center is here for you all year.

ADHD Awareness Month reminds us that every brain works differently, and those differences bring value to our world.

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