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My Story

~ It all started in1996 after a horrific automobile accident. A nanny, driving a Mercedes hit my flower delivery truck head on at 55mph. She and her car were basically undamaged-just shaken up. Me.....

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Recovery of an old cottage

As we mentioned previously, The Ranch is growing. Our long-term vision of providing a full spectrum of treatment is rapidly becoming reality. Launching residential and detox programs will be a major ...

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Aug 25, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Residents show their appreciation

When John and Carrie moved to The Ranch they immediately felt at home. The idyllic, peaceful atmosphere found there was an immediate and much-needed relief to the stressful always-on-the-go life that...

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Aug 21, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

From old to new

In many ways finding old wood pieces—aged, worn, rustic and rugged—and restoring them to a more usable and beautified state is analogous to the process of recovery. And it's what co-founder Kate Caldw...

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Jul 21, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Announcing new staff

July 3, 2020—El Rancho De La Vida is pleased to announce the addition of two key positions within our organization: Dr. Gust Stringos, D.O. as Interim Medical Director, and Mary Monck, LADC, CSPC, CCS...

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

El Rancho De La Vida is now recruiting

*Update—July 3, 2020—Recruitment for these positions is now closed. Thank you for your interest! You can find other job postings in the Jobs [1] sections.* El Rancho De La Vida is seeking several pro...

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May 29, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Now on Amazon Smile

May 27, 2020—Great news, El Rancho De La Vida is now on Amazon Smile. AmazonSmile is the same Amazon web site with the same products, prices, and shopping features as Amazon.com. The difference is t...

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May 27, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Jamie Lebish

My experience with addiction

I would like to think that other treatment providers and those in this industry have their client's best interest in mind when treating, housing, and advising people in early recovery. In the ten year...

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May 18, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Jamie Lebish

The effects of COVID-19 while opening a new recovery house

At El Rancho De La Vida we are doing our very best as we try bring new clients to our new beautiful facility in central Maine. We are here to offer a safe place to get well and to recover from addic...

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May 13, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Contributions are tax-deductible

May 11, 2020—If you are looking for an organization worthy of your charitable donation and you want to directly support the lives of Mainers in need, then please consider supporting El Rancho De La Vi...

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May 11, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

Now offering financial assistance

May 9, 2020—El Rancho De La Vida is pleased to announce that we are now able to find or provide financial assistance to individuals looking to stay at our recovery residence. The opioid epidemic ha...

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May 9, 2020

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El Rancho De La Vida, Benjamin Smith

The Ranch is now open

April 1, 2020—El Rancho De La Vida is pleased to announce that we are now open and accepting new residents at our new recovery residence, the Andersson Ranch located in Fairfield. What is a recovery...

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