Washington County Recovery Resources

No one should have to face grief alone. This support group is open to anyone affected by any type of cancer, bereavement, and/or grief. The supportive gathering is designed to provide participants with the tools and encouragement they need to lead happy and healthy lives, even while battling cancer, grief, and/or bereavement. Meetings are held from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday.

AWOL (A way of life) is a 12-step program for individuals who are in recovery (or seeking recovery) from food addiction. Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm

Free, confidential, 24 Hour suicide and crisis support line.

Karen Cole, FNP is a Washington County based provider offering a fully telehealth platform and can see patients from anywhere in the State of Maine. She treats substance use disorder as well as co-occurring mental health and Hepatitis C. "If you or a loved one are looking for a compassionate, understanding and experienced provider, you may call to schedule an intake." Most insurances accepted as well as a sliding scale cash base. Start your new beginnings today. Recovery ❤️‍🩹 is beautiful!!

A chart of selected SAMHSA resources available in English and/or Spanish for Hispanic/Latino populations compiled by SAMHSA’s Office of Behavioral Health Equity

Topic: Hay Una Solucion Time: 06:00 PM US/Eastern Every week on Mon Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88439996844?pwd=nqWJtpRUSYTbBjVORr1vyd44f4mslN.1 Meeting ID: 884 3999 6844 Passcode: 111111

The Northern Maine HIV Program offers Ryan White Part C services for the northern five counties of Maine, including Aroostook, Hancock, Penobscot, Piscataquis, and Washington, as well as outreach counseling, testing, referral, and linkage to care for HIV and Hepatitis C in Washington County.

To provide direction and connection to individuals suffering with substance use disorder through fast access into our network of treatment facilities and recovery resources. We will commit to continually grow our network to ensure we have a wide range of qualified Treatment Facilities that encourage and embrace all pathways to recovery.

Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, an affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR). We manage the ethical and safety standards for recovery residences in the State of Maine and certify residences based on the standards established by NARR. We believe all people seeking recovery-based housing should have access to both a safe and accommodating residence where they can live a healthy and rewarding life. The primary mission of MARR is to promote this ethical and sustainable management of high-quality recovery residences throughout the State of Maine.

In person Narcan training offered at Downeast Recovery Support Center. Weekly, Wednesday 6-7pm

Sunrise County Economic Council initiates and facilitates the creation of jobs and prosperity in Washington County, Maine, by working with a consortium of community-minded businesses, not-for-profit organizations, municipalities and citizens.

Medical Care Development offers free training & certification opportunities for the behavioral health field, aimed at supporting those with lived experience with substance use and recovery.

NAMI Maine’s Teen Text Support Line is a free, confidential resource for youth from 13-23 years of age. Staffed by trained support specialists 18-24 years old. Available Monday-Friday 2-10pm & Saturday-Sunday 12pm-10pm EST.

State of Maine Dept of Health and Human Services, Office of Behavioral Health Youth SUD information and resource connection.

Medical managed detoxification; Residential inpatient; Partial Hospitialization

A trauma-informed, operant behavioral approach that attempts to make a substance-free lifestyle more rewarding than continued use. Through this approach, clinicians and clients work collaboratively (in individual sessions) to establish trust and safety, empower voice/choice, identify individual goals, examine the function served by the use of substances, create a functional analysis of pro-social behaviors, and increase family/caregiver involvement. Based on studies, it is believed that A-CRA is developmentally and culturally appropriate for all genders, various ethnic groups, and individuals with co-occurring diagnoses.

Thursdays 7-8pm

Sundays, 6-7pm

Recovery Friendly Workplaces promote wellness across work environments, with a focus on supporting needs associated with problematic alcohol and substance use, and recovery. Contact an advisor today for more information to join the network.

Peer recovery meeting for adult child who have experienced parental substance use.

Self-Management and Recovery Training (SMART) is a self-empowerment approach to addressing addictive behaviors.

Locator dashboard highlights Recovery Residences across Maine.

Resource locator dashboard to find a local source of naloxone.

Paid Internships with placement at sites that engage in recovery support. Access to training, professional development, recovery coaching, and community organizing.

Offer a wide variety of outpatient individual and group substance use treatment services. Provide medication for opioid use disorders. Offer telehealth services.

AA 12-step peer recovery meeting. Mondays 6-7pm

Wellbriety recovery meeting. Thursdays 6-7pm. Culturally based healing for Indigenous people.

NA peer recovery meeting, open to all those impacted by addiction seeking recovery. Wednesdays 7-8pm

Virtual peer led recovery meetings open to all transgender people in recovery from substance use. 4th Wednesday 5:30-7:30pm. Go to the website to get the Google Meets link or join via phone by calling 314-474-2731, use PIN: ‪827 457 755‬#. This group is secular, not program specific, with the goal of providing support and compassion for all who need it at any stage of recovery.

Wabanaki Public Health & Wellness (WPHW) serves four federally recognized tribes located in five communities: the Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians, the Aroostook Band of Micmacs, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Indian Township, the Passamaquoddy Tribe at Pleasant Point, and the Penobscot Nation. Wabanaki traditions, language, and culture guide our approach and describe the ways we live in harmony with each other and the land we collectively share. Services are available to community members living on and off-reservation across the state of Maine.

Al-anon Electronic Meeting Finder. Access a variety of online al-anon meetings from anywhere!

Tuesdays 7pm, Big Book Meeting

The Me-RAP Youth Caucus is led by and for young people who have been directly impacted by addiction, overdose, incarceration, and recovery. The group meets weekly to plan and host youth led events in their community and support other young people.

Offering telehealth services for opioid use & alcohol use disorder medication and treatment, including mental health treatment services. Same day appointments available. Accepts all major insurances, resources for uninsured. No one will be turned away. Virtual Response Care available to assist with primary care needs of members.

AA Meeting, closed format (open to AA members only)

AA 12 Step Meeting, Wednesdays 7pm

Alateen is a fellowship of young people whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking and/or substance use. Get a free download of the Al-Anon Family Groups app via the Google or Apple store. Once you have registered on the app, click on “Meeting” in the lower left corner. Alateen meetings on the mobile app: Mondays at 6:00PM, Wednesdays at 7:00PM, Thursdays at 7:30PM. Teens only. Two certified Al-Anon adult sponsors host each meeting. Video must be on in order to participate in the meeting.

24/7 mental health peer-to-peer phone support line for adults, age 18 and older, offering mutual conversations with a trained peer specialist who has life experience with mental health recovery.

Corrections Coaching: Recovery coaching services are available at both Hancock & Washington County jails. Contact Recovery Coach Coordinator Gretchen Harrington for more information or complete the form below to request services.

Penn Bay Psychiatric and Addiction Recovery Center is a drug and alcohol detox program with a focus on mental health and substance use treatment.

Interested in becoming a recovery coach? Enroll in a free CCAR Recovery Coach training today!

Employer & jobseeker resources, supports, and services. Open Wednesdays 9am-4pm

Employer & jobseeker resources, supports, and services serving all Washington County.

Maine Crisis Hotline helps to stabilize individuals and families while assisting in crisis resolution and action planning. If you are concerned about yourself or about somebody else, call the 24-hour crisis hotline and speak with a trained crisis clinician who can connect you to the closest crisis center.

24/7 Hotline to serve the Native American population with any critical needs including mental health and/or substance use disorder.

24-hour state-wide hotline to connect community members with AA meetings across the state

Statewide resources for aging & disability, basic needs, crisis, education, family, food, health, housing, jobs, substance use services, transitions.

Narcan/naloxone training for employers and staff, Drug Free Workplace policy development

Offers a variety of recovery supports including recovery coaching, harm reduction tools & resources, Naloxone/Narcan, social calls, and more! Click their website or call for more information or to request a resource.

The Northeastern Workforce Development Board Area will have a skilled and diverse workforce, creating opportunities for employers and employees, maintaining a high quality of life sustainable over changing economic conditions.

Scholarships of up to $500 for Washington County residents, of low-to-moderate income, who will be attending a training and/or certification program that will increase their opportunities for IMMEDIATE employment or job advancement.

Employer & jobseeker resources, supports, and services for youth and adults. EMDC works to assist Job Seekers, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers. New in 2023, The QUEST (Quality jobs, Equity, Strategy, & Training) grant. The goal of the QUEST grant is to enable individuals who have been adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic to enter, return to, or advance in high-quality jobs.

Medication-assisted recovery focused virtual meetings

Native American-centered recovery resources and meditations

Secular online recovery meetings

Recorded speaker testimonies from a variety of recovery groups including AA, NA, Alanon, CA, OA, and more.

12 Step online group meetings and information including gambling, Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous, Overeaters Anonymous

Healing from addiction with Buddhist practice

Global recovery community- multiple pathways

SMART- Self Management and Recovery Training. Mondays 6-7:30pm

Join us for art activities and support! Share stories, find resources and get parenting information and so much more. Free and Open to the Public. No registration needed. For more info please call 255-8273. Calais Recovery Center 311 Main Street, Calais Every Tuesday from 12-1pm. Downeast Recovery Center 11 Free Street, Machias Every Wednesday 12-1pm

Sundays 7:30pm Open discussion AA Meeting

Use this locator to find AA meetings in your area: DEIG: AA Meetings

Use this locator to find NA meetings in your area

Sundays 7-8pm, Downeast Recovery Support Center; Open discussion format

Fridays 7-8pm, Downeast Recovery Support Center

Saturdays 10-11am, women's AA meeting

Thursdays, 7pm

Wednesdays 7pm

Thursdays, 7pm, Open discussion meeting

Wednesdays 7pm, Open discussion meeting, Pleasant River Church, 444 US RT 1

Tuesdays 7:00pm, open discussion meeting, Pines Elder Apts, 85 US Rt 1, Indian Township

Tuesdays 6:30pm Calvary Chapel, 295 North St. Calais

Tuesdays, 6pm 12-Step Big Book meeting, Downeast Recovery Support Center- Free St. Machias

Mondays, 7pm

12 month men's residential program. For more information or to complete an application contact program director Paul Trovarello 207-271-7060 or visit their website .

Mondays 7-8pm, Machias Christian Fellowship; 3rd Monday potluck & testimony begins at 6:30pm, Childcare available

Tuesdays 7-8pm, Christian Temple Church, childcare available to children 12 years and younger

MAT Barrier removal- resources to pay for Suboxone and treatment services. Virtual services.

Multiple services for parents to help their babies have the best possible start, at no cost. Services include home visiting, breastfeeding support, car seat safety, childbirth classes

PROSPER responds to the needs of pregnant or postpartum woman with Substance Use Disorder through personal care plans, support navigation, and parenting & life skills. Service Request Form:

Bridging Program: High-intensity home visiting program for high-risk prenatal clients

Parenting in Treatment & Recovery: This focuses on the impact of substance use, mental illness, and trauma on parenting. These sessions help to restore what has been lost in the parent and child relationship, while strengthening their connection to move forward with the healing process.

Assisting individuals impacted by substance use disorder to identify resources, who may be involved with the courts. Serving community members in Washington & Hancock Counties. Can also assist those individuals that are not court involved.

Specialty dockets for eligible individuals whose involvement with the criminal justice system has been fueled by a serious substance use disorder.

Recovery coaching, Wellbriety, Recovery supports for Passamaquoddy tribal members

Machias drop-in: Mondays & Thursdays 1-6pm 25 Main St. Unit 15., Machias. Calais Mobile Outreach: as-needed bases. Please call or text for supplies or other harm reduction and overdose prevention/response support: safer injection and injection alternative supplies, safer use education, wound care guidance and supplies; Naloxone & Narcan; overdose risk reduction and overdose response education; Fentanyl & Xylazine test strips, biohazard disposal containers, peer support and linkage to care.

To establish recovery coaching services, contact Recovery Coach Coordinator Gretchen Harrington or complete the link included here.

Confidential online Naloxone/Narcan request, Fentanyl Test Strips. Complete the online Naloxone/Narcan request form to have the requested items discretely mailed to you.

Post-overdose intervention, overdose survivor support, harm reduction support, pathways to recovery. Specialize in supporting populations at high risk for overdose.

Mon-Fri 9am-3pm

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm

Recovery coaching, peer support, in-person and virtual recovery support meetings, safe space, Naloxone/narcan, recovery and community resources. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm. DRSC Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/DownEast-Recovery-Support-Center-786714804996185

www.rmcl.org

Safe, supportive, independent living for women with or without children to live and grow in their recovery. Non-clinical living environment with connection to community recovery supports. Apply online or call 207-263-5096

Federally Qualified Health Center

www.amhc.org