Meet Recovery Core Intern, Kathryn Colson

Please join us in welcoming Kathryn Colson to Healthy Acadia’s Maine Recovery Core team.

Kathryn joins us as a Maine Recovery Core intern. Kathryn is providing recovery coaching and supports for individuals throughout Penobscot County, Maine, in partnership with Bangor Area Recovery Network (BARN).

Kathryn works as a personal care assistant to the elderly and has also served as a volunteer at the BARN for 4.5 years. She completed Healthy Acadia’s Recovery Coach Academy and has served as a trained peer recovery coach through the BARN for the past three years.

Kathryn, what prompted you to join the Healthy Acadia team?

I wanted to continue helping those seeking recovery through recovery coaching.

What most inspires you about Healthy Acadia's work? 

I’m inspired by our common goal of all those involved in wanting to help others.

What most inspires you on a personal level?

I am most inspired by being able to help others and teach people more about the disease of addiction and its effects on everyone involved.

What is your favorite thing to do, or place to be, in Maine, and why?

I love the beach and the ocean and the peace and tranquility it offers.

Kathryn resides in Bangor. Her two young daughters are the reason she strives to push herself on a daily basis and expand her knowledge and service to her community. Contact Kathryn by email at kathryn.colson@recoverycore.org.