Portland Recovery Community Center has appeared in news outlets across the state – and even the country!
Below are a snapshot of articles and videos.
Commentary: All Mainers benefit when tax dollars are reinvested in support for recovery. – Portland Press Herald June 13, 2023
Maine’s fentanyl crisis takes center stage at Deering Oaks – Portland Press Herald, May 7, 2023
Afternoon concert in Deering Oaks Park helps bring awareness to fentanyl crisis. – WGME 13, May 7, 2023
Scarborough’s Operation HOPE hopes for regional returnPortland Press Herald, February 15, 2023 New Portland drug recovery center opens as community sees spike in overdoses
News Center Maine, September 11 Portland Recovery Community Center celebrates 10 years of helping Maine people
WGME, September 11 Community is key for long term substance use recovery
Sun Journal, September 7 The rise of fentanyl use and drug overdoses, and what’s being done to stem the epidemic
Maine Public, July 20, 2022 Maine cracked down on small-time meth makers, and major drug dealers moved in
Bangor Daily News, June 6, 2022 Meth use and trafficking appear to be on the rise in Maine
News Center Maine, March 30, 2022 ‘Black Balloon Day’ aims to spread awareness about overdose deaths
WGME, March 4, 2022 Community members to honor lives lost to opioid crisis
WMTW, March 3, 2022 Augusta Re-entry Recovery Centers opens its doors
WGME, March 5, 2022 Maine to receive $130 million over 18 years in national opioid lawsuit settlement
Portland Press Herald, January 31, 2022 Coronavirus pandemic overshadows another Maine crisis: Drug overdose deaths
Portland Press Herald, November 27, 2021 Portland rallies for recovery for the eighth year amid spike in overdose deaths
WMTW, September 18, 2021 Maine Options program hopes to provide more access to recovery centers
WGME, May 26, 2021 Living Life with Lynda Radio Show featuring PRCC Executive Director Leslie Clark
Successful Balanced Living, February 21, 2021 Growing recovery center plans to relocate
Portland Press Herald, January 12, 2021 Recovery Month rally goes to the movies
Portland Press Herald, October 11, 2020 COVID-19 changes how recovery groups reach out to Mainers in need
WMTW, September 23, 2020 Opioid crisis worsens during pandemic
Portland Press Herald, August 31, 2020 Maine Voices: Recovery community offers insight into living during lockdown
Portland Press Herald, May 17, 2020 How The Pandemic Exacerbates Dealing with Substance Use, And How To Help
Maine Public, April 23, 2020 Helping our fellow Mainers facing addiction through COVID-19
Bangor Daily News, March 30, 2020 ‘I Put My Body Through So Much’: Maine’s Growing Meth Addiction Scourge, And How Some Find Recovery
Maine Public, January 22, 2020 Business forum shines a light on opioid crisis
Sea Coast Online, September 26, 2019 Rally to raise awareness to those recovering from substance abuse disorder
WMTW, September 8, 2019 Puzzle wall, sends strong message about addiction recovery
News Center Maine WCSH-WLBZ, September 8, 2019 Rally 4 Recovery set for Sunday
Portland Press Herald, September 3, 2019 How to talk about addiction
CBS 13 – WGME, August 6, 2019 Methamphetamines: An Alarming Rise in the Prevalence of Meth Use and Deaths in Maine
Maine Public Radio, July 29,2019 Bill proposes voluntary certification for recovery residences
CBS 13 – WGME, April 26, 2019 Drug overdoses declined in 2018, but remain at historic levels
Portland Press Herald, April 18, 2019 Portland and the Promise of Recovery
U.S. News and World Report, April 9, 2019 Falmouth holds forum after feeling effects of opioid crisis
Portland Press Herald, March 18, 2019 ‘GRASP’ launches to help families with substance death grief
CBS 13 – WGME, March 17, 2019 One of Maine’s few residential treatment programs is closing amid opioid crisis
News Center Maine WCSH-WLBZ, July 13, 2018 This Maine hospital offers an innovative approach to addiction recovery
News Center Maine WCSH-WLBZ, September 20, 2018 Roads to recovery community center to open in Caribou
WAGM-TV, November 19, 2018