We are powerful. We know because we’re living in it. 💫
Rise & Grind HRR is a Harm Reduction organization built by people who’ve lived through multiple seasons of “recovery.”
Along the way, we realized we weren’t just recovering. What we learned was that we were practicing Harm Reduction. We experienced how well it was working. Not just working but sustainable.
That's when we decided to get real, starting with ourselves & the renewed values of Rise & Grind.
We support people who use drugs, those using medication-assisted treatment, in recovery, exploring spirituality, or forging their own path - even if that path still includes things we may not understand or use in our daily lives.
We honor all forms of growth, development & transformation,
every glow-up is valid!
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What we do not support are rigid, dogmatic programs that strip away personal power.
That is not our vibe. We believe in autonomy, community, and radical honesty. We believe in responses to reality, not to what we wish reality "could be".
Harm Reduction focused Coaching
The systems we’re forced to navigate: healthcare, housing, criminal justice, treatment. They often do more harm than good. They create barrier after barrier, draining people of energy, dignity, and hope. It’s exhausting. It’s dehumanizing. And it shouldn’t be this way. This is where we come in.
Our coaches are strong, seasoned, and unapologetically fierce. They’ve been through it. They get it. And they show up ready to go to bat for every person we support — walking with them through the mess, the complexity, and the chaos. All while shouting a loud, proud **Fk You** to the systems that keep trying to break us.
We believe everyone deserves high-quality care rooted in dignity, respect, and realness. Nothing less. We See the Harm. And We Fight Back. We don’t let policies limit our reach.
Rise & Grind was built to do what people need without “red tape” stopping us.
Text Check-In Program
Through our own recovery journeys, we recognized a deep need in our community, for connection that feels safe, low-pressure, and unconditional. At Rise & Grind HRR, we get it. As an organization, we’re no strangers to (sometimes unrealistic) anxiety. Building and maintaining connection can be so hard. Sometimes we need someone to talk to, without talking on the phone. Sometimes we need love, even when we don’t have the capacity to give it back. That is why the Text Check-In was created. A few times a week, everyone enrolled gets a gentle blast of positivity. Something kind, grounding, or uplifting. You can reply... or not. There’s no pressure, no consequences, and no judgment.
We’re here when:
In our communities, it's common to need a friend who can hold space. Someone who listens without criticism, and keeps your trust.
That’s what TCI is all about.
What happens in TCI stays in TCI. 💬
Syringe Service Program
Rise & Grind HRR is a mobile SSP serving communities across central and southern Maine. All of our exchanges happen through mobile outreach meaning we bring supplies directly to where people are. If we don’t currently visit your area or if our usual times aren’t convenient, we’re happy to schedule a drop off or drop in time that works for you.
We currently provide:
Not sure if we visit to your area?
Want to schedule a drop-off or connect?
We’re also now accepting online naloxone requests mailed to you!
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Infectious Disease Prevention & Treatment:
Our Reason for Being
At Rise & Grind HRR, infectious disease prevention is at the heart of what we do. Through clean drug use supplies, safer sex options, and factual, judgment-free education, we’re committed to reducing the harm that can come with two of life’s most powerful experiences: sex and drugs.
We currently offer:
Need a take home HIV test? Got a reactive result? We’ve got your back.
We’ll help you navigate the next steps and connect you with affirming, nonjudgmental care if you want support through the process. If you want to go it alone? We respect that too.
Whatever you need; we’re here for the whole shebang - on your terms!