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.

🌈 Meet New Friends, Create Art, and Build Community!Our friends at OUT Maine invite LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 9–13 to join ...
03/14/2026

🌈 Meet New Friends, Create Art, and Build Community!

Our friends at OUT Maine invite LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 9–13 to join Fruit Loops, a free weekly online social group where young people can connect, create, and have fun together.

Each week includes:
Creative activities
Guided discussion topics
Monthly visits from the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s Virtual Look Inside program, offering an art-focused approach to social and emotional learning.

This welcoming online space helps youth build friendships and confidence while connecting with peers across Maine.

👉 Register your child here: https://outmaine.org/series/fruit-loops/

Zoom links will be sent the morning of each meeting.

Questions? Contact program@outmaine.org

Registration is Open for Down East Teen Leadership Camp!Registration is now open for Healthy Acadia’s Down East Teen Lea...
03/12/2026

Registration is Open for Down East Teen Leadership Camp!

Registration is now open for Healthy Acadia’s Down East Teen Leadership Camp (DETLC) — a five-day residential summer program for teens entering grades 7–9.

📅 July 20–24
📍 Cobscook Institute, Trescott

Now in its 26th year, DETLC empowers teens to make healthy choices, build strong social connections, and grow confidence and leadership skills. Camp offers a safe, supportive, and fun environment where teens can be themselves, form lasting friendships, and create positive change in their communities.

⏳ Slots fill quickly — early registration is encouraged!

👉 Learn more and register: https://healthyacadia.org/sb-detlc

Youth To***co Use Trends and Quit ResourcesNew results from the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) show e...
03/12/2026

Youth To***co Use Trends and Quit Resources

New results from the 2025 Maine Integrated Youth Health Survey (MIYHS) show encouraging news: traditional to***co and va**ng use among students in the Downeast Public Health District (Hancock and Washington counties) has declined since 2023.

However, the survey also shows an increase in the use of newer ni****ne products like pouches, highlighting the need for continued education and support.

Quitting ni****ne can be challenging, but teens don’t have to do it alone. The Maine QuitLink offers free, confidential tools and coaching designed specifically for young people who want help quitting to***co or va**ng.

👉 Learn more and find support:
https://healthyacadia.org/blog/youth-to***co-use-trends-and-resources-to-help-kick-the-habit

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🌈 Meet New Friends, Create Art, and Build Community!Our friends at OUT Maine invite LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 14–18 to join...
03/12/2026

🌈 Meet New Friends, Create Art, and Build Community!

Our friends at OUT Maine invite LGBTQIA2S+ youth ages 14–18 to join Queerios, a free weekly online social group designed to create a safe and welcoming space for connection across Maine.

Each week includes:
✨ A new discussion topic
🎨 A fun group activity
🖼 Monthly virtual visits from the Center for Maine Contemporary Art’s Virtual Look Inside program

Queerios is a great opportunity for young people to meet peers, express themselves creatively, and build community in a supportive environment.

👉 Register here: https://outmaine.org/series/queerios/

Zoom links will be sent the morning of each meeting.

Questions? Contact program@outmaine.org

There are still a few spots left - register today!A Restorative Retreat: Bread Baking & MindfulnessHealthy Acadia invit...
03/09/2026

There are still a few spots left - register today!

A Restorative Retreat: Bread Baking & Mindfulness

Healthy Acadia invites community members to slow down, connect, and restore during A Restorative Retreat, a daylong immersive experience blending the art of bread baking with simple mindfulness practices.

📅 Saturday, March 14 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 Open Table MDI, 116 Cottage St., Bar Harbor
❄️ Snow date: March 21

Designed as a sensory retreat, participants will explore bread baking as a mindful, hands-on practice, engaging the senses while focusing on presence, intention, and connection rather than timers or technology. Bakers of all experience levels are welcome.

The retreat will be facilitated by Allison Reid, founder of Scratch Baking Company, and Ursula Hanson, Healthy Acadia mindfulness consultant.

✔ Light lunch included
✔ Sliding-scale cost: $175–$350
✔ Advance registration required
🔥 Registration deadline: March 11

Space is limited.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/mindful-bread

All proceeds support future Healthy Acadia mindfulness programs.

Join Our Team at Healthy Acadia!Do you want to make a real and lasting difference in the health of your community? Healt...
03/09/2026

Join Our Team at Healthy Acadia!
Do you want to make a real and lasting difference in the health of your community? Healthy Acadia is hiring! We currently have staff and internship opportunities available.

Staff Positions:
• Tribal Community Health Navigator — Sipayik (Part-time)
• Youth Recovery Coach — Hancock County (Part-time)
👉 Learn more & apply: https://healthyacadia.org/employment

Internship Opportunities:
• INSPIRE Community Recovery Center Intern (Part-time)
• Food for All Summer Intern — Washington County
• Maine Recovery Core Internships
👉 Learn more & apply: https://healthyacadia.org/internships

Join a mission-driven team working to build healthier, stronger communities across Downeast Maine. Please help us spread the word!



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03/05/2026

Volunteers Needed at BARN! 💙

Looking for a way to give back and support recovery in our community? The Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN) is looking for dedicated volunteers to join our team!

Every hour you give helps create a welcoming, supportive space for individuals on their recovery journey.

Interested in getting involved? Visit:
🌐 https://bangorrecovery.org/volunteering/

Or contact Kathy, our Volunteer Coordinator:
📧 kathyc@bangorrecovery.org
📞 (207) 945-8095

A Restorative Retreat: Bread Baking & MindfulnessHealthy Acadia invites community members to slow down, connect, and res...
03/04/2026

A Restorative Retreat: Bread Baking & Mindfulness

Healthy Acadia invites community members to slow down, connect, and restore during A Restorative Retreat, a daylong immersive experience blending the art of bread baking with simple mindfulness practices.

📅 Saturday, March 14 | 10 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
📍 Open Table MDI, 116 Cottage St., Bar Harbor
❄️ Snow date: March 21

Designed as a sensory retreat, participants will explore bread baking as a mindful, hands-on practice, engaging the senses while focusing on presence, intention, and connection rather than timers or technology. Bakers of all experience levels are welcome.

The retreat will be facilitated by Allison Reid, founder of Scratch Baking Company, and Ursula Hanson, Healthy Acadia mindfulness consultant.

✔ Light lunch included
✔ Sliding-scale cost: $175–$350
✔ Advance registration required
✔ Registration deadline: March 11

Space is limited.

👉 Register here: https://bit.ly/mindful-bread

All proceeds support future Healthy Acadia mindfulness programs.

Are you interested in becoming a recovery coach in your community?Healthy Acadia’s Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching ...
03/03/2026

Are you interested in becoming a recovery coach in your community?

Healthy Acadia’s Maine Alliance for Recovery Coaching (MARC) offers a full schedule of Recovery Coach Academy classes—free for Maine residents!

Both virtual and in-person sessions are available.

Explore our 2026 course schedule and register today!

🌱 Scion Exchange & Seed SwapJoin Cobscook Institute, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and He...
03/03/2026

🌱 Scion Exchange & Seed Swap

Join Cobscook Institute, the Maine Organic Farmers and Gardeners Association (MOFGA), and Healthy Acadia for a Scion Exchange & Seed Swap on:

📅 Saturday, April 11
⏰ 12–3 p.m.
📍 Cobscook Institute, 10 Commissary Point Road, Trescott

This family-friendly, by-donation event invites community members to share saved seeds, explore scionwood for fruit tree grafting, and connect with fellow growers as we prepare for the growing season.

🌳 A live grafting demonstration will be led by MOFGA Orchard Manager C.J. Walke.
🌼 Seed donations for the Cobscook Institute Community Garden are welcome (envelopes and labeling materials provided).

Bring seeds or scionwood to share — or simply come learn and connect. All are welcome!

Give the Gift of Health — All Year LongThere are many ways to support Healthy Acadia’s work, and one of the simplest is ...
03/01/2026

Give the Gift of Health — All Year Long

There are many ways to support Healthy Acadia’s work, and one of the simplest is by joining our Sunrise Monthly Giving Circle.

With a monthly donation — starting at just $5 per month — you help fund programs and ensure vital resources reach people in our communities who need them most. It’s a secure, convenient, one-time sign-up that creates lasting impact over time.

We also understand that life changes. You can modify, pause, or cancel your recurring donation at any time by contacting development@healthyacadia.org.

Your support helps expand programs, strengthen resources, and create healthier communities across our region. Together, we are making health happen.

👉 Learn more and join the Sunrise Monthly Giving Circle:
https://bit.ly/SMGC-HA

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77 Beechland Road
Ellsworth, ME
04605

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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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