Maine Opioid Crisis

Our Commitment in Action

Joining Community Partners to Tackle Opioid Epidemic

Northern Light Health joins community partners to tackle opioid epidemic
McAuley Residence, a vibrant, growing community

If there is a secret recipe for helping mothers overcome substance use disorder and move forward confidently on a path towards success, the McAuley Residence may have it.
Maine's Director of Opioid Response gets update on Northern Light Health opioid initiatives
NLH receives Federal Grant to Combat Opioid Crisis
Northern Light Health efforts to address opioid epidemic during Covid-19 featured during Governor Mills Second Annual Opioid Response Summit
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Northern Light Health to receive share of $5.3M federal grant to help mothers and babies affected by Opioid Crisis
Northern Light Health establishes new charter to address opioid response
Narrative Medicine Brings Empathy to Treating Opioid Use Disorder
The Forgotten Victims of Maine’s Opioid Epidemic
Northern Light Health Well Represented at Governor Mills Inaugural Opioid Summit

“We’re not talking about addiction, we’re talking about substance use disorder.” Providers on the front lines of the opioid epidemic appreciate the new tone set at Governor Mills' inaugural Opioid Summit.
Taking a flexible, evidence-based approach to caring for infants born substance-exposed
Mindfulness Meditation Shows Promising Results to treat opioid use disorder
A Partner on the Road to Recovery
MAT Serves as Lifeline for Patients

Medication-Assisted Treatment Serves as Lifeline for Patients at Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Helping hospice families safely dispose of unused opioids
Preparing our doctors to face opioid epidemic head on.
Bridging the Rural Divide

Northern Light Health’s Telehealth Advocacy with State and Federal Lawmakers Expands Access to Care for Opioid Use Disorders and Other Conditions across Maine

Getting Help Faster

Rapid Access Treatment for opioid use disorder combines immediate withdrawal relief with a long-term plan for recovery
Downeast Treatment Center Sees Success with Hub and Spokes Model of Care

As the Senior Physician Executive for Northern Light Blue Hill Hospital, Mike Murnik, MD has seen the devastating effects of Maine’s opioid crisis first-hand...
On the Front Lines

Northern Light Acadia Hospital and the Bangor Police Department are working together to find effective ways to provide support to officers in the field who oftentimes find themselves confronted with an individual dealing with mental health or substance abuse challenge.

Northern Light Acadia Hospital CARES Youth Substance Abuse Video

Adolescents are at elevated risk for substance abuse. Learn more about how to recognize the signs of substance abuse in your teen and get the help they need.
One Woman’s Journey: Tania Margate

Tania Margate lost everything to her addiction, but thanks to the love of a friend, was empowered to change her life. Learn more about her recovery, and how she’s using her story to help others.