Portland Recovery Community Center

🙌💙 Welcome to our next Silver Sponsor, Town & Country Federal Credit Union Maine, for supporting the 2026 Rally 4 Recovery

At Town & Country Federal Credit Union, being “Local Helping Local” is more than a slogan. It’s a commitment to the people and communities of Maine.​
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As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, T&C is dedicated to building strong, lasting relationships while helping members save, plan, and achieve their financial goals. ​
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From loans to savings accounts and everything in between, they are committed to providing unmatched value and support every step of the way.​
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PRCC is grateful for their partnership and continued investment in our community and recovery efforts.​ Thank you, Town & Country Federal Credit Union, for helping make Rally 4 Recovery 2026 possible! 💙

On Friday, PRCC was invited to take part in the Mind and Body Fair at Biddeford High School! 💙

Our team had the opportunity to share PRCC resources and connect with students throughout the day.

Did you know PRCC recently hired a full time Youth Recovery Coach on staff specifically to support young individuals in recovery? Our Youth Recovery Coach provides encouragement, mentorship, support, and connection to resources for youth navigating challenges related to substance use, mental health, and recovery. Their role is all about meeting young people where they are, building trust, and helping them feel supported and empowered.

Students who visited our table also had the opportunity to collaborate on a community art piece where everyone contribute their creativity and work together to create something meaningful.

We’re grateful for opportunities like this to engage with young people, promote wellness and recovery, and remind students that support and connection are always available. 🙌

Welcome to our next Silver Sponsor, One Stop Event Rentals, for supporting the 2026 Rally 4 Recovery 🙌💙​

Based in Portland, Maine, One Stop Event Rentals provides dependable equipment and event rental solutions for contractors, homeowners, businesses, and community events throughout the region.​

Their commitment to quality service and supporting the local community makes them a valued partner for events like Rally 4 Recovery.​

We’re incredibly grateful to have One Stop Rentals on board as we gear up for another unforgettable event! 💙

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Here are 3 simple ways to support your mental health in recovery 💚​
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1. Build a routine​
Structure creates stability. Simple daily habits like waking up at the same time, eating regularly, and scheduling self-care can make a big difference.​
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2. Drink your water​
Nutrition can feel overwhelming with so much information out there. Start simple and focus on staying hydrated. Drinking enough water each day supports both your body and your mind.​
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3. Get outside daily​
Fresh air, sunlight, and a change of environment can improve your mood and reduce stress. Even a short walk can help clear your mind and reset your perspective.​
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🤍 Give yourself grace. Healing isn’t linear, and it looks different for everyone. Be patient with yourself, because every step forward matters.​
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At PRCC, we offer many ways to support your mental health including yoga, art, 12-step meetings, weekly community potlucks + BBQ’s, and so much more!​
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👉 See all of our 50+ weekly meetings here:

Calendar - Portland Recovery Community Center Portland Recovery Community Center offers over 50 recovery-oriented meetings per week on our busy calendar.

Every day, people walk through our doors looking for connection, hope, and a place where they belong. Because of our community, they find it.

This year, due to a significant funding cut, for the first time in our history as a non-profit, PRCC is facing a budget deficit before the close of our fiscal year on June 30th.

Even with these challenges, we remain committed to keeping our doors open 7 days a week and continuing to provide free peer-led recovery support to thousands of Mainers every year.

We are asking for your support before the end of fiscal year, June 30th, to help us close the deficit. This is a lofty goal, but we believe strongly in our mission, our community, and we believe it is possible.

Your support helps us:

👉 Provide free recovery support groups and peer coaching
👉 Train and support recovery coaches across Maine
👉 Keep recovery services accessible to anyone who needs them
👉 Strengthen recovery communities statewide through the Maine Recovery Hub.

Every dollar truly matters right now. If PRCC has ever impacted you, your family, or your community, we ask you to consider making a gift before June 30th.

Together, we can bridge this gap and ensure recovery remains visible, accessible, and supported in Maine. Imagine, if all 4,000 active members gave $10.00, we would have $40,000 in no time!

Donate here:
portlandrecovery.org/donate

Welcome to our next Friend Sponsor, Northeast Bank, for supporting the 2026 Rally 4 Recovery 🙌​​
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Northeast Bank is a full-service bank established in 1872, offering a full range of personal and business banking services, from banking accounts to financing options to cash management.

NEB is committed to bettering the lives of those in need by focusing charitable efforts in the markets they serve and aiming to raise the aspirations of our youth, support those in need, and promote economic development.​

​We’re grateful to have you on board as we gear up for an incredible event!​​ Stay tuned for more updates and thank you again, Northeast Bank, for joining us for the 2026 Rally 4 Recovery💙

A major step forward for recovery-supportive workplaces in Maine 💙

In October 2025, Maine’s Executive Branch became a designated Recovery Friendly Workplace, impacting more than 12,000 employees across the state and reinforcing the important role workplaces play in supporting health, well-being, and recovery.

As part of their commitment, the State shared:
“...the workplace can be a powerful source of stability and connection.”

We’re encouraged to see this leadership helping set the tone for recovery-supportive workplace culture across both the public and private sectors in Maine.

Learn more about becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace 🌐 www.rfwmaine.org

A major step forward for recovery-supportive workplaces in Maine 💙

In October 2025, Maine’s Executive Branch became a designated Recovery Friendly Workplace, impacting more than 12,000 employees across the state and reinforcing the important role workplaces play in supporting health, well-being, and recovery.

As part of their commitment, the State shared:
“...the workplace can be a powerful source of stability and connection.”

We’re encouraged to see this leadership helping set the tone for recovery-supportive workplace culture across both the public and private sectors in Maine.

Learn more about becoming a Recovery Friendly Workplace 🌐 www.rfwmaine.org

Did you know PRCC hosts a Recovery Café potluck every Friday from 12:00 – 2:00? Yes!​
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A little about our recovery café:​

Stemming from the World Café model, Recovery Café builds connection through shared meals and creative discussion and encourages our members to explore barriers & joys of different recovery experiences, support & grow recovery community, and embrace food as culture, healing, and as a common ground to connect.​
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Every Friday from 12:00 – 2:00, our volunteers and staff provide a delicious brunch with community connection. If you have questions, reach out to our front desk at (207) 553-2575. Please consider bringing a dish to share.

PRCC has trained 300 recovery coaches within Maine's Department of Corrections since 2019.​
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We are deeply grateful for the partnership with DHHS Office of Behavioral Health and Maine Department of Corrections, making it possible for meaningful peer recovery support to be available to incarcerated individuals. ​
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Through this collaboration, PRCC has helped build strong, sustainable recovery communities within Maine's prisons and advancing a shared mission to reduce recidivism and break the stigma surrounding recovery. With an established peer recovery coach program within five prisons, PRCC has stepped back to let the programs flourish. We will continue to support ongoing coach training to ensure program success. ​
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If you are interested in becoming a peer recovery coach, you can register for one of our trainings here:​
https://portlandrecovery.org/training/recovery-coach-trainings/

Staff from PRCC took part in the annual HOPE Conference in Augusta yesterday!

The Maine HOPE Conference is a statewide peer conference for individuals in recovery from mental health challenges and substance use, as well as for service providers. The conference creates opportunities to gain a deeper understanding of recovery and wellness through many different paths and perspectives.

PRCC was honored to connect with organizations from across the state and present our workshop, “From Inside Out: Peer Recovery Pathways for Justice-Involved Individuals.”

This workshop gave us the opportunity to highlight the important work being done to support justice-involved individuals on their recovery journey and to share the impact of peer support in creating pathways to healing, hope, and community connection.

We are grateful to everyone who attended, shared their experiences, and continues to support recovery across Maine!