Local Resources

Click on any county for information about local activities and the contact information for the Prevention Council where you live.

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Parenting Education
Find a class developed with your child's age in mind:
 Prenatal-5 Years  5-12 Years  13-18 Years

Find a class geared toward:
 Fathers
 Co-Parenting/Blended Families
 Families Impacted by Substance Use Disorder
 Families with Children with Special Needs or Health Challenges

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Dates and times subject to change. Contact your local Council to confirm the event details.

Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Penquis (Piscataquis)

Start Date: 10/1/2024    End Date: 12/17/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm

Audience: parents and caregivers in recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVQow6tyLC_1QWg9p5G0yA0AObiGDtzlCKhnBA-FnAaDEYZA/viewform

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 10/21/2024    End Date: 12/16/2024

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays

Time: 5:30-7 PM

Town: Rockland

Audience: Knox County families in recovery

In Person or Virtual: In-person

Registration Required: No

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Additional Information: For parents and caregivers who are in recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Learning happens in a safe, supportive environment with others who share similar life experiences. A year-round course with open enrollment--come when you're able. Registration is helpful but not required. Class is held at Coastal Recovery Community Center, 11 White St., Rockland, ME every Monday except holidays. For more information, email Toby at tlecrone@tidewater.net.

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 10/22/2024    End Date: 1/21/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday (Rolling Admissions)

Time: 3:30pm-5:00pm

Audience: Parents and/or other family members who care for children affected by addiction and recovery.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/xT1y8T9uZVShR89P9

Additional Information: This program explores the effects of substance use and recovery on individuals and families. Participants learn nurturing skills using a variety of discussion and activities that accommodate different learning styles. This is a 12 week program with rolling enrollment - contact us to register any time.

Contact: Megan Dickinson   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Sunrise Opportunities (Hancock)

Start Date: 12/10/2024    End Date: 2/20/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Every Tuesday at 12pm

Time: 12pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: http://www.sopreventioncouncil.com

Additional Information: Learn how substance and trauma impacts parenting. Focus on how to restore the parent and child relationship and strengthen this connection moving forward. This class is offered weekly every Tuesday at 12pm. For more information please visit www.sopreventioncouncil.com or email molivares@sun-rise.org or call/text 263-5270. This course is free and open to the public

Contact: Monica Olivares   Phone: (207) 255-8273

Website: www.sopreventioncouncil.com


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Somerset)

Start Date: 12/17/2024    End Date: 3/18/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesday Mornings

Time: 10:00 - 11:30am

Audience: Parents and caregivers impacted by substance use and recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://forms.gle/kUzJvzXDMH24SpxJ7

Additional Information: This class has rolling admissions - contact us to register any time!

Contact: Kristen Plummer   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 2520

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Healthy Kids (Knox)

Start Date: 1/27/2025    End Date: 3/31/2025

Day(s) of the Week: Mondays (except holidays)

Time: 6-7 PM

Audience: Parents and caregivers in recovery

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://www.healthykidsmaine.org/classsignup

Additional Information: For parents and caregivers who are in recovery and want to learn more about the effects of substance use on their family, parenting style, and their relationship with their child. Learning happens in a safe, supportive environment with others who share similar life experiences. A year-round course with open enrollment--come when you're able. Held every Monday except holidays. For more information, email Toby at tlecrone@tidewater.net.

Contact: Charlene Corbett   Phone: 207-563-1818

Website: http://www.healthykidsmaine.org