Recovery Resource Fund
“He was so proud to be living on his own with things that belonged to him. ”
Meet Lucien.* He recently got out of treatment for substance use disorder and got his first apartment on his own. With support through Healthy Acadia’s Recovery Resource Fund, he was able to get plates, cups, silverware, towels and other necessities. Lucien met regularly with his Healthy Acadia recovery coach, who shared, “He was so proud to be living on his own with things that belonged to him.”
In early recovery, people are struggling to rebuild their lives, and a seemingly minor challenge can put their recovery in jeopardy. Something that meets a basic need or keeps a person employed, such as a gas or grocery card, payment of an overdue phone bill, or help with a car repair, can be the difference between someone staying in recovery or not.
Barrier removal is a nationally-recognized best practice for supporting recovery from substance use disorder. Healthy Acadia’s Recovery Resource Fund removes barriers to recovery by directly paying for items or services that support individuals in their recovery journeys.
Our network of Recovery Coaches is able to identify these barriers as they arise, and the Recovery Resource Fund is accessed on a case-by-case basis.
For more information about receiving support through the Recovery Resource Fund, inquire about connecting with a recovery coach. Click here.
Take Action: Join the Recovery Champions’ Circle or Make a Gift Today!
These funds are not typically supported by grant dollars. Healthy Acadia's recovery team relies on contributions and fundraising events to keep the fund active. Can you help us to open doors to recovery from substance use disorder? Every gift helps!
Want to help? Join the Recovery Champions’ Circle (no gift necessary) to be kept in the loop on opportunities to benefit community members in recovery in our area. Donate today, online at bit.ly/SupportRecoveryResource or via mail to Healthy Acadia, ATTN Development Team, PO Box 1710, Ellsworth, ME, 04605. For checks, please include, "Recovery Resource Fund” in the memo.
*Not his real name.