People, Places, and Things: The Influence We Don’t Always See By Courtney Morgan We hear the phrase “people, places, and things” often, especially in recovery. But this isn’t just about avoiding triggers or changing habits. It’s about understanding how deeply our environments shape who we are and how that impact extends into our families. Because whether we realize it or not, everything around us is influencing something within us. The people we spend time with. The places we

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.

Our Teen Council speaks about connections at SAL

Behind almost every person seeking recovery is a family navigating uncertainty.

it is also important to talk about substances which are legal, widely available, and often misunderstood. One of those substances is Kratom.

Dedicated Volunteers are the Backbone of Save A Life

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

Creative Writing and Recovery can go hand in hand.

This was written by a participant who wishes to remain anonymous. We are very thankful she wrote and shared this with us.

Whether you love making New Year’s resolutions or avoid them altogether, Save A Life Recovery Resource Center is here for you. Whatever your need may be support, creativity, guidance, or connection you are welcome here. This year, let’s focus on progress over perfection, kindness over criticism, and community over isolation.

@thecenter207 blog: Understanding Holiday Depression

Just because it is over the counter, just because it is a name brand, does not mean it is safe. It does not mean that you do not have to follow the recommended dosage and it does not mean that you should not let your doctor know if you are taking something daily.

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

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

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 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