Josh Stevens Recovery Community Center

🎆 HOLIDAY CLOSURE NOTICE 🇺🇸

​In observance of Independence Day, JSRCC will be closed on:
Thursday July 2nd & Friday, July 3rd.

​We will resume our normal business hours on Monday, July 6th.

​Please Note:
If you or a loved one needs immediate support during the holiday weekend, please utilize the crisis resources below.
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☎️ 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat 988lifeline.org for free, confidential support 24/7

💬 Maine Crisis Line (MCL): Call 1-888-568-1112 (Voice) or 711 (Maine Relay) for immediate mental health crisis support.

🫂 International Peer Support Warmline: Call 1-866-771-WARM (9276) or 711 (Maine Relay) – Available in Maine, 24/7

💙 Never Use Alone: Call 1-877-696-1996 before using substances alone – a trained operator will stay on the line & contact emergency services if needed.

Additional Support Options:
🤝 Reach out to your Sponsor, Recovery Coach, trusted friend, or a supportive family member. You don't have to go through it alone.

🏠 Recovery Support: Please consider attending local AA, NA, SMART Recovery, or similar support meetings in your area over the holiday weekend for additional support.

Additional Crisis & Support Resources can be found on the State of Maine, Department of Health & Human Services website, located here: https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/about/contact/hotlines

REMEMBER: Recovery doesn't take a holiday. If you need support, please don't hesitate to reach out – help is available, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You are NEVER alone. 💙

​Have a happy and safe holiday weekend! We look forward to seeing you all when we return on Monday. ❤️🤍💙

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Who doesn't love a yardsale to support a great cause?

Portland Recovery Community Center is hosting a Great Big Yard Sale on June 27 & 28. All proceeds support our Summer Appeal and vital recovery programming here in Portland.

Hope to see you there!

Healing isn't just about the work we do on the inside-- sometimes it's about connecting with the earth and the community around us. 🌿🪴

Let Go and Let Grow is a beautiful space at PRCC to slow down, share your experience, and help tend to the community garden. Start with a quiet moment of reflection, get your hands dirty, and leave feeling a bit more grounded.

Details are on the flyer - Inquiries regarding this meeting, or for additional information, please reach out to PRCC.

🌱 Don’t forget, our weekly gardening group meets tonight and every Monday from 5:00–6:00 PM at PRCC!​
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Whether you have a green thumb or just want to spend time in community; everyone is welcome. Gardening is a wonderful way to connect, relax, and support wellness in recovery through community.​

If you would like to help us in the garden, we would love to have you join us! 🌼

🏃‍♂️✨ Go the Extra Mile for Recovery! ✨🏃‍♀️

​Our friends and peers over at the Lincoln County Recovery Community Center in Newcastle are hosting their G.E.M. Road Race and Kids Fun Run this August!

​Whether you’re an avid runner looking to conquer a 5K+, a family wanting a fun morning out with the kids, or a supporter of the recovery community looking to walk and connect, there is a place for you here. Every step taken helps support local recovery resources and celebrates the incredible journey of wellness.

​Check out the flyer below for all the details on race length, pre-registration discounts, and sign-in times. Scan the QR codes on the flyer to secure your spot today!

​Let’s show up big, laced up, and ready to cheer each other on! 🙌💜

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Homelessness is not solved by anger.
And it’s not solved by pretending people aren’t struggling either.

At Milestone Recovery, we believe safety, dignity, recovery, and compassion can all exist at the same time.

The people sleeping outside are still human beings. Many are battling addiction, trauma, mental illness, and impossible housing costs. Many recover. 💪

We’ve watched it happen for decades.

The solution is not giving up on people.
It’s giving people a path forward. 🤍

Please consider joining us and as a thank you, receive a hannaford gift card!

Join us for an important community conversation about substance use in Androscoggin County.

We are looking to hear from individuals, families, loved ones, and community members impacted by substance use to better understand how harm reduction, treatment, and recovery support services can be improved in our area. Your voice matters and can help shape future support and resources in our community.

What to expect:
• 45-minute confidential discussion with researchers and community peers
• Share your thoughts and experiences regarding treatment, recovery, and harm reduction services
• Participation is completely voluntary

Who can attend:
• Adults 18+
• Residents of Androscoggin County
• Individuals willing to share their experiences and perspectives

Location:
Josh Stevens Recovery Community Center
465 Main Street Suite 201
Lewiston, Maine

Date & Time:
Wednesday, May 20
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Registration is required.
To register, email Whitney at: [email protected]

Participants will receive a $30 Hannaford gift card as a thank you for participating.

Please share to help us reach community members whose voices deserve to be heard.

Want to help improve harm reduction, treatment, and recovery services in our community? 🤝

​Join us this Wednesday, May 20th at 1:00 PM for a confidential focus group discussion. See the flyer below for details, eligibility, and registration info!

​📩 Registration required: [email protected]