Breaking the Cycle

11/24/2025

The holidays can be both a wonderful and difficult time for the women in our program. Our Christmas Raffle is a simple way to spread some cheer, support women who are trying to heal in your community — and maybe win something special for yourself along the way.

Participate in the raffle here: https://givebutter.com/breakingthecycle-christmasraffle

This merry bundle includes:
✨ Elegant ornaments from the Balsam Hill Collection
✨ A handcrafted children's Amish oak carriage
✨ A beautifully made artisan basket filled with seasonal goodies
✨ And more!

Ticket Info:
$5 per ticket | $10 for a bundle of 3
Winner announced on December 7th.

Thank you for your support! Every little bit counts.

11/21/2025

Did you know Breaking the Cycle is a program designed for women, by women?

Founded by women in recovery, we understand this journey firsthand. Many of our team members have completed the program themselves, creating a support system grounded in real experience.

Our family-oriented, person-centered services help women address mental health, addiction-related issues, trauma, and family reunification. Every participant receives a comprehensive evaluation to identify their individual needs, goals, and aspirations—so we can support healing in every part of life, from housing to legal assistance.

Want to learn more? Visit our website: https://breakingthecycle.me

11/18/2025

Join us for a Community Thanksgiving Dinner on Tuesday, November 25th from 4–6:30 PM at the Timber Cruisers Snowmobile Club in Millinocket!

Everyone’s welcome. Dinner is by donation. You can dine in, take it to go, or request delivery if you’re homebound.

Thanksgiving is all about community, connection, and gratitude, and we can’t wait to share that with you. Let’s enjoy a full Thanksgiving meal together, and give thanks for the amazing people who make this region feel like home. ❤️

10/12/2025

🎃👻 Trunk or Treat is Back! 👻🎃

Join us on Saturday, October 25th from 2–5 PM at 142 Center Street, Brewer, ME for a fun, safe, and family-friendly Halloween celebration! 🍬✨

Bring the kids, wear your costumes, and enjoy decorated trunks, candy, and lots of spooky fun. 🧡🕷️

Want to get involved by decorating your car and passing out candy? Email madison@bangorrecovery.org to sign up! 🚗🍭

📍 Save the date and share with your friends & family—this is one Halloween event you won’t want to miss!

10/11/2025

🎃🎃It's that spooky time of year again!🎃🎃

Join us on Friday, October 24, from 3-4:30pm for our annual Library Halloween Party! Wear your costume and get ready for games, snacks, and prizes - and all the scary (not really!), spooky fun you could ask for!

See our event page here: https://www.facebook.com/share/1DG5SumbRc/

10/17/2024

We've had a busy Summer here at Breaking the Cycle. Here are a few of the highlights: (if you or someone you love are looking for support head to breakingthecycle.me to submit an application) 🏔️🌲

10/02/2024

Recovery-Palooza Rocked as it Always Does!🤘🏼 Thanks to the Bangor Area Recovery Network - BARN for making this event happen every year. I hope Breaking the Cycle can help out more with set-up or wherever you could use some extra hands next year! ✌🏼🤍

( P.s. More summer event pics to come!)

04/01/2024

This is going to be a busy weekend for Millinocket! Stop by the Congregational Church at 274 Katahdin Ave Saturday for some good food for a good cause 💜 come meet our new staff members and support our ladies in raising money to get them down to some of the larger Recovery community events this summer!

We can also deliver! Check out all the info below👇🏼

01/30/2024

The Board of Directors of Breaking the Cycle is pleased to announce two very exciting changes happening within our organization.

1. Breaking the Cycle is now fully licensed by the State of Maine as a residential treatment center. This change now enables us to bill MaineCare for all the services that we provide to our residents. This transition marks a new day for our organization - instead of just being a sober house with two employees, we will now be able to hire an entire team, including both clinicians and direct support workers who can staff our program around the clock. If you know anybody who might like to work with us, please send them our way. We’d love to meet them!

2. Danni Stengel will be spearheading this new chapter for us as our new Executive Director. Danni has worked as Breaking the Cycle’s Administrative Director since our organization launched in 2020. She’s a competent community leader, a person in longterm recovery, and a fierce advocate for low barrier public health services serving women in Maine with substance use disorder and trauma.

We can’t wait to see what good things the future will bring for Breaking the Cycle and our whole community here in Penobscot County!

We look forward to hearing from you!

Danni Stengel
danni@breakingthecycle.me
(207) 346-8138

Call now to connect with business.

09/24/2023

https://www.newscentermaine.com/video/news/local/recovery-palooza-in-bangor/97-357ea065-812d-4a2f-a2b5-8a2a543f8a13

Nice Work Heidi Wheaton and everyone from the B.A.R.N. 🙌

The Recovery Palooza sought to congratulate those who are sober and encourage others who are still struggling with substance use disorder.