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Winter Wonderland

by AHughes | January 8, 2021 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Winter can be a wonderful time of year, but it can also leave you wondering why you live in a region where it can be so cold and snowy. If you are or you have found yourself becoming, a person who likes winter less and less, do not despair. There are so many things...

Six Sensational Soups

by AHughes | December 14, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Soup has to be the most versatile of all the mealtime menu ideas. Soup is a fantastic way to use up leftover veggies, they are filling, full of fiber, nutrients and will warm you through and through. There seems to be a million ways to make it and you’ll find a few of...

Savor the Season with Squash & Root Veggies

by AHughes | November 6, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

What better way to spend a cool fall day than cooking up some seasonal delights? Hearty squash varieties and root vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned) are flavorful all on their own or can serve as a backdrop for sweet, savory or spicy stocks and sauces. Winter squash...

5 Fantastic Fall Activities for Families

by AHughes | October 16, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Fall Leaves Finger Painting This activity is great for pre-k and elementary age children. You will need a piece of brown construction paper (or white paper, brown paint/ markers/crayons), scissors, a glue stick and red, green, orange and yellow non-toxic finger...

Why HCCA is so passionate about serving LGBTQ+ Youth in Maine

by AHughes | June 12, 2020 | Initiatives | 0 Comments

12JUNE, 2020Initiatives Community Care SocietyNewsflash: HCCA is about to launch a brand new LGBTQ+-focused effort in partnership with OutMaine! Read on to learn more…It’s June, and HCCA is joining LGBTQ+ people and allies in celebrating Pride 2020! Given the current...

Home with the family for the month of April: what better time to start conversations about underage drinking and drugs?

by AHughes | April 2, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

April is National Alcohol Awareness Month. This is a time that the nation takes a look at alcohol use rates, and how we can all help underage drinking rates to continue to lower. Alcohol is the most used substance by American youth. In Kennebec County, 35% of youth...

Why the COVID-19 Crisis might be the Best Time to Quit Tobacco

by AHughes | March 27, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

These past weeks have been stressful for all of us, and quitting tobacco might seem impossible in such a challenging time. However, we know that compromising your lungs can put you at greater risk for COVID-19 – and we know it is possible to quit if you are motivated...

Take part in our HCCA Instagram Photo Contest!

by AHughes | March 24, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

We know from partnering with local youth that times of "boredom" are when they're more likely to vape or use other substances. Since our young community members are being kept home during the COVID-19 crisis, we're stepping up our outreach by holding an Instagram...

The National and Statewide Farm to School Movement

by AHughes | March 19, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

What is Farm to School? Farm to School is a movement that aims to build connections between students, school nutrition programs, and agriculture. Farm to school initiatives include getting local produce into school cafeterias, classrooms (K-12) and child care centers...

Put Smoke-Free Policies On Your Menu

by AHughes | February 18, 2020 | Uncategorized | 0 Comments

Have you spotted us out and about lately? HCCA’s tobacco prevention team is dropping in on employers in Kennebec County to talk about smoke-free workplace policies, the impact of legal changes in the past year, and supporting employees who are trying to quit. One key...

The Superheroes of HCCA

by AHughes | Apr 30, 2018

Located in the bustling heart of Gardiner, Maine- an organization stands proudly in their brick fortress, waiting patiently for the metaphorical bat signal to flash across the sky- a call that draws HCCA’s superheroes forth so that they may tackle the insidious...

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