Day One

09/14/2025

09/12/2025

National Recovery Month is observed every September to celebrate the gains made by those in recovery from substance use disorder. Using substances can alter brain function and how individuals feel, think, and behave.

If you see someone depending on drugs or alcohol to manage their emotions, you can help them find ways towards recovery at CDC.gov/free-mind, or reach out to us at Day One - (207) 893-0386. We also have a confidential online referral form on our website: https://day-one.org/online-referral/

09/09/2025

A just released Health Affairs article revealed a staggering rise in youth opioid deaths: between 2018 and 2023, rates of opioid-related deaths among U.S. Adolescents ages 12–17 increased 280%, compared to a 65% increase among adults.

Adolescents are being left behind in the opioid crisis. But here in Maine, Day One is responding. As the only residential youth substance use treatment provider in the state, we are uniquely positioned to meet this urgent need.

The graphic below shows how Day One is directly addressing the exact gaps highlighted in this national study—through residential treatment, medication-assisted care, school-based services, and outreach for unhoused youth.
https://www.healthaffairs.org/doi/full/10.1377/hlthaff.2025.00240

Your support makes all the difference. Together, we can ensure Maine’s youth have access to the evidence-based, adolescent-focused treatment they urgently need. We'd love to fight together with you: https://day-one.org/donate/

09/03/2025

Hi! What a challenge. We've formed a Day One Maine Marathon Relay Team. Day One Board Member Wade Gallon, CEO Becky Humphrey, & Director of Community Engagement Dan Morin are trying to raise at least $5,000 by running a Maine Marathon Relay, October 5th.

You may see some their personal donations pages pop up in your social media feeds or email inboxes soon, but if you want to jump in and donate now, here's the link: https://runsignup.com/Race/14517/Charity/31917

Every little bit helps and remember - A better tomorrow starts today!

09/02/2025

Caring for your mental and physical health is an important part of recovery. gives you the chance to put your needs, goals, and well-being first. Start here ➡️ samhsa.gov/find-support/how-to-cope

And see what Day One has to offer by calling us (207) 893-0386 or making a confidential online referral/self-referral at https://day-one.org/online-referral/

09/01/2025

This Labor Day, we honor the incredible Day One team who show up every day to change lives across Maine.

You are the clinician who sits with a teenager in crisis at 2 AM. The case manager who makes 15 calls to find housing for a youth with nowhere to go. The counselor who helps a family navigate their first conversation about substance use disorder. The medication specialist who provides life-saving MAT services. The street outreach worker who builds trust with young people others have given up on.

Your work isn’t just providing services—you’re changing trajectories. You’re experts who chose the most challenging and important work in our state, serving Maine’s most vulnerable youth and families with skill, compassion, and unwavering dedication.
We see the emotional weight you carry. We see how you celebrate every small victory and never stop believing in second chances. We see you showing up day after day, knowing that for many of the young people we serve, Day One might be their last hope—and you take that responsibility seriously.

From our residential homes in New Gloucester and Windham to school hallways across Maine, from our outpatient clinics to the streets where our most vulnerable youth survive—you are making the difference.

Thank you for your expertise. Thank you for your heart. Thank you for choosing to make a difference in Maine’s most challenging and important work.

You are changing lives. You are saving lives. You are Day One.

08/29/2025

Please have a safe weekend. Remember, you are not alone. Call us to learn more about how we can help at (207) 893-0386 or make a confidential online referral - or self-referral - at https://day-one.org/online-referral/

For general information, feel free to also contact us online at: https://day-one.org/contact-us/

08/21/2025

Introducing the First Annual Recovery Revival of York County!

We’re excited to invite you to an unforgettable day of community, connection, and celebration on September 13th, 2025 from 11:00AM to 3:00PM 🎉

Hosted by the Biddeford Community Recovery Center, the Recovery Revival is a free event open to everyone — whether you're in recovery, supporting a loved one, working in the field, or simply part of the wider community that cares.

📍 Location to be announced soon!
Stay tuned here for updates, vendor announcements, and ways to get involved.

Together, we’re building a stronger, more connected York County.
Let’s make this a revival to remember!

08/16/2025

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth last night at Scarborough Summerfest. We were encouraged by those interested in Day One and what we do providing substance use and behavioral health treatment to youth & families in Maine. It was heartwarming to hear adults and kids excited to enter the raffles for a Labubu and Boston College football tickets while at the same time expressly saying many times they were happy to know their raffle money was going to help other people! ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you all so much!

Winners:
Julia ➡️ Labubu
Jacob ➡️ BC vs Clemson 🏈 tix.. and we all know Labubu's are whimsical, mischievous, and kind-hearted, so we weren't surprised to find another box to give away for a 2nd raffle drawing ... Congratulations-
Henry ➡️ Labubu #2. Pictured is Henry along with Day One Board member Dr. Jessika delivering one of the prizes in person.

The key takaway is the lore of Labubus - embracing joy in the imperfect. Because at Day One, a better tomorrow starts today.

08/15/2025

If you're at - or on your way to Scarborough Summer Fest tonight stop by and learn more about what Day One does in treating youth & families with substance use and mental health challenges. While you're at our booth get some chances to win a Labubu or Boston College football tickets vs. Clemson. All proceeds will go to what we do, and have been doing for over 50 years! Helping Mainers. ❤️ See you soon.

08/14/2025

If you're going to be at Scarborough Summer Fest tomorrow stop by and learn more about what Day One does in treating youth & families with substance use and mental health challenges. While you're at our booth get some chances to win a Labubu or Boston College football tickets vs. Clemson. All proceeds will go to what we do, and have been doing for over 50 years! Helping Mainers. See you there!