Celebrate the remarkable impact of recovery on the community with music, speakers, yard games, children’s activities, the annual recovery countdown, and lots of food from multiple food trucks.

International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) is a global event held on August 31st each year. It aims to raise awareness of overdose, and reduce the stigma of drug-related death. It also acknowledges the grief felt by families and friends remembering those who have passed away or have permanent injury as a result of an overdose.

Join the City of Portland and community partners on August 31st, 11am-1pm, at Post Office Park, along with thousands of others across the world as we work to:

• End overdose

• Reduce stigma

• Remember those no longer with us

• Recognize the grief of the family and friends left behind

A conversation with award-winning nonfiction writer Patrick Radden Keefe about his latest book, Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler Dynasty. Keefe will be joined in conversation by award-winning journalist, science writer, and Portland resident Kathryn Miles.

Milestone and Amistad take their rivalry to the hardwood in a basketball grudge match.

Governor Janet Mills will host her 3rd Annual Opioid Response Summit on Thursday, July 15. The annual summit is part of the state's commitment to fighting the opioid epidemic, and convenes leaders from around Maine to share ideas, strategies, and best practices to help Maine people affected by the crisis.

At their game against the Somerset Patriots, the Portland Sea Dogs mark Opioid Awareness Day.

During the game, attendees can receive information about drug prevention as well as free t-shirts and other swag.

A free screening of an intimate documentary about substance use and the Corrections system in Maine.

A police-escorted feet-up motorcycle ride through Southern Maine to support Milestone Recovery, Maine’s leading organization fighting the twin problems of addiction and homelessness. After the ride, enjoy an afternoon barbecue with great food, live music, and compelling speakers. Don’t ride? Just come for the party!

Join us for a police-escorted, feet-up motorcycle rally through Southern Maine to raise support for Milestone Recovery and the people we serve. The ride will be followed by an afternoon barbecue with great food, live music, compelling speakers, and raffle prizes. Don't ride? Just come for the party!

Our generous supporters often want to help Milestone in its work, but don't know how. To help you help us, we're introducing monthly donation drive days!

Each month, we'll give you one item we're in particular need of; in this cold weather, our clients could really use some sweatshirts and jackets!

Our generous supporters often want to help Milestone in its work, but don't know how. To help you help us, we're introducing monthly donation drive days!

Each month, we'll give you one item we're in particular need of; in this cold weather, our clients could really use some hats and gloves!

This year, Milestone’s annual fundraising motorcycle ride - 50 Miles for Milestone – will commemorate Milestone’s 50 years of helping Mainers on the road to recovery and will benefit Milestone’s addiction and homeless services. Held on September 9, 2017 the ride will also celebrate National Recovery Month.  

On Saturday, November 26th, many of Portland's incredible shops & retailers are coming together to support Milestone. When you shop at any of the participating locations, a portion of your purchase will directly benefit Milestone's clients. So take a stroll, soak up the sights & sounds of the holidays and shop your heart out!

Ride or Run for Milestone is an annual fundraiser celebrating National Recovery Month and benefiting the Milestone Foundation, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people facing addiction and homelessness in Maine. 

Please come celebrate the first day of summer with us. A portion of all sales from this event will go directly to Milestone services. We hope to see you there!