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: Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (Kennebec)

Start Date: 10/18/2022    End Date: 2/14/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Tuesdays

Time: 3:30 - 5:00pm

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcqdeGsrzstH9dQPquUup4svZRXjnKxlksK

Additional Information: This program explores the effects of substance abuse and recovery on individuals and families. Parents will learn nurturing skills using a variety of techniques and activities that accommodate different learning styles. This is a 17 week program, with rolling enrollment. Contact us to register any time!

Contact: Erin McClay   Phone: 1-800-542-8227 ext 1588

Website: http://www.kvcap.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Penquis (Penobscot)

Start Date: 1/4/2023    End Date: 3/29/2023

Day(s) of the Week:

Time: 5:00pm-6:30pm

Audience: Parents/caregivers of children any age in recovery.

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1GVjVrJrzVzB8DkuGDI5EBPeCkxnOX4TFzUgCM43II08/edit

Contact: Christine McMillen    Phone: 207-974-2481

Website: http://www.penquis.org


Nurturing Parenting: Through Recovery

Council: Midcoast Maine Community Action Program (Waldo)

Start Date: 1/25/2023    End Date: 4/26/2023

Day(s) of the Week: Wednesday

Time: 6-8PM

In Person or Virtual: Zoom

Registration Required: Yes

Link to Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0rdeirqDIqHtQ9k0TElzvTjPOr-Zk8pQVo

Additional Information: This parenting enrichment program focuses on the effects of substance use has on the family, parenting style, and the caregiver/child relationship. This program is open to parents, guardians, partners, extended family members, and any other adult who cares for a child. Those adults in a parenting role who are working on recovery are especially encouraged to attend. All are welcome! You will: Explore, discover, and build on family member's strengths Strengthen your connection with your child Learn new skills and parenting strategies to create a healthy, confident family

Contact: Dawn Flagg   Phone: 207-442-7963, x 230

Website: http://midcoastmainecommunityaction.org