Milestone Recovery

"Thank you for the ways you shine light into darkness and speak a word of hope to those on the margins."

These words accompanied a generous financial gift from St. Alban's Church, and they touched us deeply.

Since 2024, St. Alban's has been a steadfast partner in our mission, helping ensure that people experiencing homelessness, substance use disorder, and other challenges are met with compassion, dignity, and hope.

Financial support like this does more than sustain programs. It helps provide meals, outreach, shelter, recovery services, and the reassurance that every person matters.

To the congregation of Church: thank you for your generosity, your partnership, and your belief in the people we serve. We are profoundly grateful.

Hope does not always begin with something big.

Sometimes it begins with a parent teaching their children to care about people they may never meet.

Like this family who spent part of their day making sandwiches for our HOME Team to hand directly to people living outside in our community.

To someone struggling with homelessness, addiction, hunger, or isolation, that simple act can mean:
“You matter.”
“Someone thought about you.”
“Don’t give up.”

That is how stronger communities are built.
One small act of compassion at a time. 🤍

Today, we remember the men and women who gave their lives in service to this country.

At Milestone Recovery, we also think about the veterans still fighting battles long after their service ends — battles with trauma, homelessness, mental health challenges, and addiction.

Recovery, stability, and dignity matter because every life matters.

This Memorial Day, we honor those we lost and recommit ourselves to caring for those still here.

Taking the first step can feel overwhelming. You do not have to have everything figured out to begin.

Milestone Recovery’s short-term residential treatment program currently has a short wait list, and people can get on the list today.

If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction, this could be the start of something better. One call, one referral, one decision can change the direction of a life.

Get started here:
milestone-recovery.org/residential

Recovery is possible. 🤍

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. 🤍

To the mothers who never stop loving,
To the women grieving children lost to addiction, homelessness, or mental illness.
To the moms fighting every day to get well and rebuild their lives.
To the staff and supporters who show up with the kind of care only a mother’s heart can give.
Today, we honor you.
At Milestone Recovery, we see every day how powerful love, compassion, and second chances can be.
Happy Mother’s Day. 🤍

Still shopping for Mother’s Day? 💐

Here’s a chance to find something special and support a great cause at the same time.

Milestone Recovery is honored to be one of the beneficiaries of this week’s fundraiser hosted by the Elks Lodge #188 Portland Maine

🗓 Saturday: 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 1945 Congress Street, Portland

The event includes:
🎁 80 themed gift baskets
🎟 Special raffles
🍪 Candy and bake sale treats

Every purchase helps support Milestone’s work with adults experiencing homelessness, substance use disorders, and mental health challenges throughout Southern Maine.

If you can, stop by, bring a friend, and help spread the word by sharing this post. Community support like this truly makes a difference. 🤍