Healthy Acadia

Healthy Acadia Empowering people and organizations as we build healthy communities together across Downeast Maine. Learn more at healthyacadia.org.

Healthy Acadia is a 501(C)(3) community health organization building vibrant communities and making it easier for all people to lead healthy lives throughout Washington and Hancock counties and across Maine. The scope of our work encompasses six broad areas of focus:

>> Strong Beginnings to support healthy development and resilience from birth to adulthood;

>> Healthy Food for All: ensuring that all people have access to nutritious, affordable food, and to make the healthy choice the easy choice;

>> Active and Healthy Environments: ensuring that our indoor and outdoor spaces are safe, healthy, and promote physical activity and wellness;

>> Healthy Aging: ensuring that all of us can age well — with strength, dignity, comfort, and grace;

>> Substance Prevention and Recovery: supporting people of all ages to live lives free of substance misuse and substance use disorder, and to support individuals throughout their recovery journey; and

>> Health Promotion & Management: improving community supports across a wide range of health needs, from cancer patient navigation and stress reduction to barrier removal for health challenges and chronic disease and pain self-management. At Healthy Acadia, it is our priority to maintain our social media platforms as safe and respectful places for sharing and discussing topics related to public health. Posts and content are viewed and shared by the general public, including our youth. Please be respectful of everyone who is interacting through our social media platforms:

Do not use profanity, insensitive or biased language or images, or post or share posts that include verbal attacks such as threats of violence, character insults, or name-calling. Do not post or share spam or advertisements for products or services. If your organization is hosting a community event or providing a public health service that you feel may benefit our community members, please contact us via private message (messenger) or by emailing info@healthyacadia.org. We encourage all community members to comment or ask questions related to the information we post or share, and we will do our best to respond to questions or requests for additional information in a timely manner. Healthy Acadia reserves the right to remove any content that we feel is not appropriate to be displayed on our social media platforms.

☀️ Summer Camp Staff Needed! ☀️ Healthy Acadia is now hiring staff for Down East Teen Leadership Camp (DETLC) — our annu...
02/03/2026

☀️ Summer Camp Staff Needed! ☀️
Healthy Acadia is now hiring staff for Down East Teen Leadership Camp (DETLC) — our annual residential summer camp for teens entering grades 7–9.

Now in its 26th year, DETLC offers five action-packed days filled with fun games, team-building, motivational speakers, and interactive workshops focused on social issues that matter to teens. Camp is held in late July on the beautiful campus of Cobscook Institute in Trescott, Maine.

We’re looking for enthusiastic young people who want to help create an unforgettable, empowering experience for teens in our community.

👉 Learn more about camp staff positions:
https://healthyacadia.org/blog/were-hiring-camp-staff-positions-for-down-east-teen-leadership-camp-2026

Paid Internship OpportunitiesDo you have lived experience with recovery from substance use disorder, or are you a recove...
02/02/2026

Paid Internship Opportunities

Do you have lived experience with recovery from substance use disorder, or are you a recovery ally looking to make a difference?

Healthy Acadia’s Maine Recovery Core offers paid internships (ages 18+) that train and support recovery coaches across northern and eastern Maine. Whether you’re starting your career or exploring a new direction, this internship provides hands-on experience and a meaningful way to support recovery and resilience in your community.

Current openings:
• Recovery Coach Intern (25 hrs/week) — Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching, Machias
• Recovery Coach Intern (25 hrs/week) — Lifeline for ME, Augusta

If you’re passionate about helping others on their recovery journey, we encourage you to apply or help spread the word.

Learn more and apply: https://healthyacadia.org/internships

🌟 Join Our TeamDo you want to make a real and lasting difference in the health of your community? Healthy Acadia is hiri...
02/01/2026

🌟 Join Our Team
Do you want to make a real and lasting difference in the health of your community? Healthy Acadia is hiring!

We’re currently seeking passionate, community-minded individuals for these part-time opportunities:

Tribal Community Health Navigator — Sipayik

Youth Recovery Coach — Hancock County

These roles offer meaningful ways to support community health, resilience, and connection. If you’re mission-driven — or know someone who is — we encourage you to apply or help spread the word.

Learn more and apply! https://healthyacadia.org/employment

02/01/2026
We’re excited to be partnering with MCD Global Health on a new, free online training for Community Health Workers: the C...
01/15/2026

We’re excited to be partnering with MCD Global Health on a new, free online training for Community Health Workers: the CHW Behavioral Health Specialty Track. This self-paced course will build skills in trauma-informed care, crisis response and connecting people to support. Launch details coming soon — stay tuned!

01/13/2026

*Washington County’s future depends on cultivating the next generation of leaders.*

From "Workforce Wednesdays" at Alexander Elementary School to the "MoneyMaker Challenge" at area high schools, panelists shared what's worked and what hasn't to get youth engaged in leadership and entrepreneurship.

“I don’t want anybody in Washington County to feel like they need to leave to be successful," shared Corrie Hunkler of Healthy Acadia .

See what else Corrie, Denise Cilley of Sunrise County Economic Council and The Town of Jonesport, Melissa Moffett Denbow of Machias Savings Bank, and Dodie Emerson of Sunrise County Economic Council shared from their combined experience that spans the business, non-profit, education and finance sectors.

➡️ Read the Full Story:
The Next Workforce: Engaging Youth Through Leadership and Entrepreneurship - https://loom.ly/0wm6Rt8

Paid Peer Recovery Coach Internship Opportunity! Healthy Acadia’s Maine Recovery Core is seeking to fill a 25-hour/week ...
01/01/2026

Paid Peer Recovery Coach Internship Opportunity!

Healthy Acadia’s Maine Recovery Core is seeking to fill a 25-hour/week paid internship at the Maine-ARC Recovery Coaching Office in Machias.

This is a great opportunity for someone 18 or older who is committed to community impact and interested in recovery support work. The position starts at $15.10/hour and offers a supportive, recovery-friendly workplace with opportunities to grow.

Position highlights include:
✔ Flexible schedule
✔ Earned paid time off
✔ 403(b) retirement plan
✔ Professional development & training
✔ Supportive, recovery-friendly environment

👉 Learn more and apply: HealthyAcadia.org/spr-rc
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77 Beechland Road
Ellsworth, ME
04605

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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