Maine Center Fights for Future Amid Opioid Funding Gap
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In rural Maines Piscataquis County, a vital recovery center in Sangerville faces an uncertain future. Founded last year with opioid settlement funds, its the only spot offering help for substance use, with teen groups, AA meetings, crafts, and clothing drives. However, state grants end this summer, and the county sits on unspent funds. Meanwhile, ten counties and towns in Maine spent less than fifteen percent of their allocated funds. The centers co-founder and a state senator who lost his daughter to overdose emphasize the need for continued services, as rural overdose rates are highest in Piscataquis. Advocates push for quick wins and balance between enforcement and recovery services, urging leaders to use this rare cash wisely for lasting change.
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