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.

Healthy Acadia is excited to offer a free, eight-week Tai Chi for Heart Health class in Alexander! This gentle, flowing ...
11/10/2025

Healthy Acadia is excited to offer a free, eight-week Tai Chi for Heart Health class in Alexander! This gentle, flowing movement practice can improve balance, relaxation, and overall heart wellness — and it’s open to all ages and abilities.

🗓 Sundays, November 9 – December 28
🕒 3:00 – 4:00 p.m.
📍 Alexander Elementary School Gymnasium, 1430 Airline Road, Alexander

Registration is recommended but not required. Come for one session or the whole series — all are welcome!

👉 Learn more and register here: https://healthyacadia.org/blog/press-release-healthy-acadia-to-offer-free-tai-chi-for-heart-health-classes-in-alexander

We want to share an uplifting story - our INSPIRE  Recovery CommunityCenter  in Ellsworth had a guest who had struggled ...
11/10/2025

We want to share an uplifting story - our INSPIRE Recovery CommunityCenter in Ellsworth had a guest who had struggled with alcoholism for many years. One day, this individual came into the Center and asked the team member who was working with them for help finding treatment. They were ready to take that next step. Our team member, with the compassion and insight of someone with lived experience of substance use disorder and recovery, worked with them to get into a detox center that very day and from there into long term treatment. The community member was able to pack their bags up within 24 hours and head to treatment.

Together, we make health happen!

To learn more about INSPIRE Recovery Community Center, please visit: https://healthyacadia.org/spr-inspire

11/06/2025

MaineHousing is temporarily moving $2.2 million from other programs to help some residents pay for heating costs.

11/05/2025

To continue to support the Downeast community during the pause in SNAP benefits, the Mission will be offering a free lunch every Tuesday through Friday on the Downeast Campus starting today and ending on Friday, December 19.

Learn more about "Soup's On" here: https://ow.ly/RiSA50XmwsP

11/04/2025

Election Day Reminder!
Healthy Acadia offices are closed today, Tuesday, November 4, so our staff can exercise their right to vote.

We encourage everyone in our communities to make their voice heard. Head to the polls and cast your ballot! Every vote counts, and together we shape the future of our communities. ✅

Find your polling place and learn more at www.maine.gov/sos/cec/elec

10/30/2025

The City of Ellsworth, in partnership with Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, is collecting donations to support individuals and families affected by the temporary pause in SNAP benefits during November. Click below for all the details.

https://www.ellsworthmaine.gov/helpfeedellsworth25/

👻 It’s happening TODAY! Join Healthy Acadia’s Youth Recovery Coaching team for a Halloween Kick-Off at  (16 State Street...
10/30/2025

👻 It’s happening TODAY! Join Healthy Acadia’s Youth Recovery Coaching team for a Halloween Kick-Off at (16 State Street) from 2:45 p.m. to 7:45 p.m.!

Enjoy an afternoon of movies, art, and snacks—and don’t forget your costume (there are bonus points for dressing up!). 🎬🎨🍿

This event is completely FREE and open to ages 14–21. Bring your friends and come celebrate Halloween in a fun, welcoming space!

FMI Steven Tilney - steven.tilney@healthyacadia.org or 207-610-3894

Hosted by Healthy Acadia’s Youth Recovery Coaching team, with support from Heart of Ellsworth and Maine-ARC.

See you there! 🎃

💙 Turn Your IRA into a Force for Good 💙If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact and lower your taxab...
10/29/2025

💙 Turn Your IRA into a Force for Good 💙

If you’re age 70½ or older, you can make a meaningful impact and lower your taxable income through a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD).

A QCD lets you transfer funds directly from your traditional IRA (or similar account) to a qualified nonprofit—like Healthy Acadia—tax-free. Your gift can even count toward your required minimum distribution (RMD).

It’s a simple, tax-smart way to invest in the health and well-being of our communities. Every contribution, no matter the size, creates ripples of positive change for you, your family, and your neighbors. 🌿

Learn more about how to make a gift today:
👉 https://healthyacadia.org/wtg-ira

⚠️ Important Update for SNAP Recipients ⚠️On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutr...
10/22/2025

⚠️ Important Update for SNAP Recipients ⚠️

On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service notified all states that November 2025 funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) will not be issued at this time due to the ongoing federal government shutdown.

Any current SNAP benefits already loaded onto EBT cards WILL remain available for use to purchase food.
SNAP benefit applications, renewals, and updates continue to be accepted and processed by Maine DHHS during the federal government shutdown.

For help finding information about other available resources:

➡️ Visit https://healthyacadia.org/s/Food-Resource-Guide-2025.pdf.
➡️ Call 211, text your ZIP code to 898-211, or visit 211Maine.org.

Maine DHHS will provide updates as soon as new details become available.

Basic Needs Blessing DayJoin us for Basic Needs Blessing Day on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at INSPI...
10/21/2025

Basic Needs Blessing Day

Join us for Basic Needs Blessing Day on Saturday, October 25, from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at INSPIRE Community Recovery Center, 24 Church Street, Ellsworth. Hosted by The House Church, this free essentials giveaway offers coats, socks, gloves, hats, hygiene products, and more to help our community stay warm and well. All are welcome! Come as you are and pick up what you need for yourself or your family.

Address

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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