Maine

Healing Young Afghan Refugees: Maine’s Innovative Approach to Mental Health

Working with Maine Immigrant and Refugee Services, the Research Program on Children and Adversity at Boston College, led by Dr. Theresa Betancourt, is pioneering a program in Maine to support Afghan refugee families, addressing trauma and promoting mental well-being through culturally sensitive interventions.

Maine Jail’s Groundbreaking Opioid Treatment Program Shows Promise

Somerset County Sheriff Dale P. Lancaster and addiction medicine director Dr. Alane O’Connor spearhead an innovative program offering extended-release buprenorphine injections to inmates, significantly improving post-release treatment continuation and reducing overdose risks.