Experiences Seeking Meaningful Employment for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder in York County Maine

Authors

Tyler Egeland BA, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow
Mark Richards BS BS, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler Institute
Evelyn Ali BS, University of Southern Maine, Muskie School of Public Service, Cutler InstituteFollow
Mary Lindsey Smith PhD, University of Southern Maine, Catherine Cutler InstituteFollow

Document Type

Infographic

Publication Date

6-2022

Abstract

Two focus groups and one interview conducted in November 2021 collected information from a total of six respondents regarding theiremployment experiences in York County as individuals receiving treatment for substance use disorder. The guided discussion coveredtopics related to resources and services for finding employment opportunities, experiences obtaining meaningful employment, andpotential barriers and facilitators to maintaining employment. The interview and focus groups were facilitated and analyzed byexperienced researchers from the Catherine Cutler Institute at the University of Southern Maine. For more information, please contact Lindsey Smith at m.lindsey.smith@maine.edu

Recommended Citation

Egeland, Tyler BA; Richards BS, Mark BS; Ali, Evelyn BS; and Smith, Mary Lindsey PhD, "Experiences Seeking Meaningful Employment for Individuals with Substance Use Disorder in York County Maine" (2022). Substance Use Research & Evaluation. 82.
https://digitalcommons.usm.maine.edu/substance-use-research-and-evaluation/82