Treatment & Harm Reduction Resources
– Call 9-1-1 and give naloxone for any possible overdose –
- Addiction Resource Center – 1-800-244-3805 anytime
High quality, confidential treatment for drug and alcohol addiction at two locations with convenient walk in hours offering free assessment and customized treatment plans for every person.
ARC in Brunswick – 66 Baribeau Dr.
Monday – Friday 8am – 4pm
ARC in Damariscotta – 20 Bristol Rd.
Monday – Thursday 8am – 4pm
Find naloxone, learn about Maine’s new Good Samaritan Law, and find services that are right for you or a loved one. Every person’s path is unique, and your local Liaison can help you find your OPTIONS.
Learn about where to find the right substance use & mental health resources for you.
Naloxone Near Me
Whether you need naloxone, you are worried about a loved one, or just a concerned citizen, you can get free naloxone. Find your closest Naloxone carrier in the community.
Mid Coast Hospital provides every post partum patient with naloxone in their discharge kits. Learn more about the initiative.
Visit the CDC’s guide on how and when to administer naloxone for an opioid overdose.
Narcan is the brand name for Naloxone. Learn from Narcan how to administer naloxone nasal spray.
Learn more about the what naloxone is, how it is administered, precautions to take, and other commonly asked questions about naloxone.
Talking to Youth
As a parent or caregiver, it’s important to understand how teens can be affected by substance use and mental health challenges—and how these two issues may be connected.
Resources to help you start—and keep up—the conversation about the dangers of drinking alcohol and using other drugs at a young age
Find guides for productive, clear conversations about substance use with youth, fact sheets on different substances, and tips for preventing youth substance use.
Provides a step by step clear guide on how to have a conversation with a young person about substance use.
Hear from young people about how they would like adults to talk to them about substance use.
Get The Facts
Just Think Twice – Facts About Substances
- Be Informed. Search for information about a drug.
- Get the facts about substances. Be aware of the risk.
SAMHSA – Learn About Substance Use
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The use and misuse of alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and prescription medications affect the health and well-being of millions of Americans. The National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) estimates allow researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the general public to better understand and improve the nation’s behavioral health.
- Drugs A to Z gives basic information on drugs with addictive potential, including how they are used, how they make people feel, and their health effects, including risk for substance use disorder. Treatment options for substance use disorders related to these drugs are also included.
Information & Resources
Substance Use
Tobacco/Vaping
Mental Health
Alcohol
Cannabis
