INSPIRE Recovery Community Center Offers Safe, Supportive Space and Weekly Programming in Ellsworth

For Immediate Release Please

Release Date: July 28, 2025

Program Contact: Amber Kennedy, amber.kennedy@healthyacadia.org or (207) 412-2288

Media Contact: Tracey Carlson, tracey@healthyacadia.org or (207) 667-7171 Ext. 112 

INSPIRE Recovery Community Center Offers Safe, Supportive Space and Weekly Programming in Ellsworth

ELLSWORTH, Maine — Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Recovery Community Center, located at 24 Church St. in Ellsworth, is a welcoming space where people in recovery can come together in a safe, supportive, and engaging environment. The center serves as a community hub for recovery meetings, coaching, and wellness programming designed to support long-term recovery and overall well-being.

INSPIRE is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers a wide variety of recovery support services, life skills classes, and enrichment activities. Weekly recurring programs and activities for August include:

Mondays

Marvelous Monday, 10 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE. Join us at INSPIRE on Mondays for an engaging activity. Check out Facebook or call us to see what’s on our agenda.

Bible Study, 10 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE.

Growth & Goals, 11 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE. Join us every Monday for an hour-long support meeting focused on setting clear, achievable goals and building accountability in a supportive group environment.

SMART Recovery Meeting, 2 to 3 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. Self-Management and Recovery Training is a global community of people and families working together to overcome suffering.

Embracing Our Voices, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in person and on Zoom at INSPIRE. A Hearing Voices Network meeting for individuals who hear voices, see visions, or have other unusual sensory experiences to share their experiences, find support, and develop coping strategies.

All Recovery Meeting, 6 to 7 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. All Recovery Meeting honors all pathways to recovery, acknowledging that each person’s path is unique and reflects their personal strengths.

Tuesdays

SMART Recovery Meeting, 9 to 10 a.m., in person at INSPIRE.

Recovery Café, 10 to 11 a.m., in person at INSPIRE. A place to belong when you have nowhere else that feels like home, a place to meet with others in recovery, and a place of encouragement and hope.

Alcoholics Anonymous, 4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. A meeting to help members achieve and maintain sobriety through a fellowship of support and the application of the 12-step program.

Recovery Dharma Meeting, 6 to 7 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. A peer-led support group that uses Buddhist principles and practices to heal from addiction and support recovery.

Wednesdays

Wacky Wednesday, 10 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE. Come to INSPIRE on Wednesdays to join us for an engaging activity. Check out Facebook or call us to see what’s on our agenda.

SMART Recovery for Friends and Family, 2 to 3 p.m., in person at INSPIRE.

Color Me Social, 1 to 2 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. A creative and relaxing art activity where people can color, connect, and enjoy each other’s company in a welcoming space.

Narcotics Anonymous, 6 to 7 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. Meetings provide support for those seeking recovery from addiction. Through shared experiences and the 12-step program, members find strength, hope, and encouragement in a confidential, nonjudgmental space.

Thursdays

Bible Study, 11 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE.

SMART Recovery Meeting, 5:30 to 7 p.m., in person at INSPIRE.

Fridays

Fun Friday, 10 a.m. to noon, in person at INSPIRE. Come have some fun at INSPIRE, where the activity is different each week.

All Recovery Meeting, 10 to 11 a.m., in person at INSPIRE.

Overeaters Anonymous, 7 to 8 p.m., in person at INSPIRE. OA is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors.

Saturdays

All Recovery Meeting, 7 to 8 p.m., in person at INSPIRE.

INSPIRE also offers seasonal events, health clinics, and educational programs aligned with national health observances. A private space is available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for virtual Narcotics Anonymous meetings.

For more information about activities or overdose prevention and recovery support, call 201-412-2288 or follow INSPIRE on Facebook @insupportofpeopleinrecovery and Instagram @inspirecommunityrecoverycenter.

Healthy Acadia is a nonprofit community health organization working to build vibrant communities and make it easier for all people to lead healthy lives across Maine’s Hancock and Washington counties. Learn more at www.healthyacadia.org.

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