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This Ain't Gonnna Be Easy

Answered by Lita Perna, MA, Family and Community Counseling

Question

If someone is just released from jail and needs a free rehab facility or program in Maine, what do they do?

Start here.

It's going to take work. You'll need patience. It isn't going to be easy.

Think of finding free treatment as a kind of test.

Are you up for it?

Call some rehab programs in your area and ask them to refer you. Ask them for phone numbers. Tell them what you need.

Ask your parole officer.

Go to an AA or NA meeting (easy to find) and ask around.

Also try this: http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/

About the Expert

Lita Perna

MA, Family and Community Counseling

Klamath Falls, United States of America

Specialties

Life Coaching, Addiction or Substance Abuse, Mood Disorders, Domestic Abuse or Domestic Violence, Women, Loss or Grief, Eating Disorders, Depression, Finding Your Purpose in Life

License

my_license #LCPC 180.006720 retired as of 3/2013