Statement: The Opportunity Alliance Resolves Legal Matter

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The Opportunity Alliance Resolves Legal Matter

South Portland, Maine—May 23, 2025 — The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) has reached a legal settlement to resolve a civil complaint brought against the agency by the federal government and the State of Maine. This matter was related to TOA’s contract with Provider Labs to perform client drug testing. Provider Labs submitted lab tests for reimbursement, which were paid by federal health care programs. TOA did not receive the funds that were reimbursed to the lab.

The Opportunity Alliance remains committed to transparency, accountability, and continuous improvement. This isolated incident regarding reimbursement for substance use testing took place at the height of the opioid crisis, when significant actions were being taken to try to reduce substance use. Clinical practices evolve quickly, and in the past five years, TOA has made measurable changes that ensure its programs follow best clinical practices now and in the future.  

“The Opportunity Alliance is a community-based nonprofit that takes our mission — to build better lives and stronger communities across Maine— to heart, and the safety and well-being of clients is our number one priority,” said Joe Everett, President and CEO of The Opportunity Alliance.  “We regret that we placed too much trust in Provider Labs. We relied on Provider Labs to provide correct and adequate paperwork and had no reason at the time to believe the lab was not credible.”

About The Opportunity Alliance:

To build better lives and stronger communities across Maine, The Opportunity Alliance supports people with the programs and resources they need to improve their health, safety, and stability. Each year, The Opportunity Alliance supports 24,000 individuals of all ages across Southern Maine through dozens of programs.

The Opportunity Alliance has many long-standing and continued contracts and collaborations with the State of Maine and the Department of Health and Human Services.

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