Category: Messages from Maria

Public safety isn’t a solo effort—it’s a team sport. From her recent travels to Seattle, Maria shares how leaders across law enforcement, housing, behavioral health, and the community came together with one guiding principle: never leave anyone worse off. The result? Dignity-centered solutions that move people indoors, strengthen trust, and create safer communities for all.

Maria Coutant Skinner shares a personal story on hurt, apology, and repair, showing how empathy and accountability can heal relationships and guide us into 2026.

Maria Coutant Skinner urges action as the shutdown threatens SNAP benefits. Learn how food insecurity affects families and how you can help.

Discover how recovery principles can help us navigate anger, division, and online outrage with mindfulness and compassion.

Maria shares a powerful reminder: our commitment to dignity, belonging, and care for every person is unwavering.

Maria shares a thoughtful analysis and real-world examples on how programs that prioritize human connection over punishment can save lives and lower community costs.

Maria shares a heartfelt reflection on love, community, and healing in hard times—told through the joy of a wedding and the power of turning toward one another.

Reflecting on 32 years in mental health, John Fecteau shares progress, hope, and the ongoing fight against stigma.

From Bogotá at the 2025 Harm Reduction Conference, Maria shares how compassion—not punishment—paves the way to dignity, healing, and real change.

A heartfelt message from our President and CEO, sharing honest reflections on feeling overwhelmed and encouraging everyone to take time to recharge.