Welcome, Christopher Smith

Please join us in welcoming Christopher Smith to the Healthy Acadia team! 

Christopher joins our Emergency Housing Supports Team as support staff for our seasonal overnight warming center, located at Healthy Acadia’s INSPIRE Community Recovery Center in Ellsworth.

Support staff at the seasonal overnight warming center provide a warm and welcoming place for guests and connect them to additional community resources such as food pantries, recovery coaching, warm clothing, and other social supports. Our team supports people by building trust, listening, and collaborating with partners.

Christopher currently resides in Sullivan.

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

Inspire was part of helping me get back on my feet after a low period, and now that I'm doing well, I’m in a position to give back to my peers.

What most inspires you about Healthy Acadia's work? 

Helping people in need.

What most inspires you on a personal level?

to be a good, well-rounded person

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

In the comfort of my own home, in my hometown!

Connect with Christopher at chris.smith@healthyacadia.org.