February - 2021

We support improved health for all people across Oxford County.

One way we do this is by connecting people with the resources that they need to live healthier, happier lives. Looking for a resource? Let us help you find it! Please give us a call or send a message.

We also support collaborative work toward improving health. We are a network with members across the county and from a wide range of backgrounds. Our members have a lot to offer one another, from sharing knowledge to providing particular skills and services. By bringing these gifts together, we can accomplish more together than we might separately. We were born out of a desire to help people work together in a "smarter, not harder" fashion toward shared goals, and are committed to serving in that role.

In addition to helping partners help one another, we support work to improve health by offering help with...

Convening and facilitation
Connection to resources
Data and evaluation
Identifying potential funding sources

How can we support your work to improve health?

Feb 27, 2021

Social Support During Recovery

Social Support is an important component of Recovery. Yes, people can and do recover from addiction on their own; however, studies and many anecdotes illustrate that to make recovery stick, having social support is key. Addiction can often be a lonely and alienating experience, and recovery can seem to be isolating too, especially when it may involve leaving certain friends or relationships behind. Recovery meetings and recovery events offer opportunities to meet and build po

Feb 7, 2021

Only half of our high school students feel like they matter. Let's do something about that.

Every two years, middle and high school students across the state participate in something called the Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS). The survey is anonymous, and each school decides whether to participate. Students are asked about how much exercise they get, how many fruits and vegetables they eat, whether they use substances like tobacco, alcohol or drugs, if they're sexually active, and more. They're also asked questions that give us a sense of their mental h