Healthy Acadia Launches Recovery Core

Healthy Acadia is thrilled to announce the launch of Maine Recovery Core. Maine Recovery Core evolved from the unique three-year AmeriCorps/ Maine RecoveryCorps program. The Office of Behavioral Health, with the full support of Maine Governor Janet Mill's Office, has increased their existing funding of the program to preserve the amazing work Maine Recovery Core members provide to Maine communities. The mission of the program remains secure: to increase recovery support services throughout the state by partnering with organizations to provide local recovery coaches within the community. 

Recovery coaching positions that began as national service positions have been reimagined as paid internships. This new structure continues to be coordinated by Healthy Acadia and focuses on offering recovery support services in communities throughout Maine. Maine Recovery Core interns offer direct peer support with the aim to improve recovery success among individuals facing substance use disorders. In addition, interns build community awareness through outreach and education and develop local and regional recovery resources.

Organizations throughout the state serve as host sites for one or more Recovery Core interns who support clients within the service area of the host site. Host sites include healthcare sites, law enforcement sites, correctional facilities, community organizations, and others. Recovery Core interns are trained as recovery coaches to support individuals at various points along the recovery path and in various settings. 

Interns are provided with guidance, mentoring, support, professional development, public health experience, workplace immersion, skill-building, and peer support. 

Click here to learn more about Maine Recovery Core internship opportunities. Click here to complete an internship application.

For more information, contact Paige Johnston at Paige@HealthyAcadia.org or 207-412-2288 Ext. 408.