Healing to Wellness Court
Stages
New Beginnings TOBACCO – East
Introspection & Education
90 Days
Detoxification & Treatment
Purification CEDAR – South
Personal Responsibility
90 Days
Stabilization & Treatment
Cleansing SAGE – West
Cooperation & Accountability
90 Days
Maintenance & Treatment
Wisdom SWEETGRASS – North
Growth & Wellness
90 Days
Transition
Post Commencement
Aftercare
1 Year
“Healing to Wellness Court really helped me when I needed it the most! I was lost and on the wrong path not knowing which way to go. Then I was told about the program, which I’m so grateful for! Since entering and going through it, it has helped me gain the tools and knowledge to be able to help myself. Having the cutural experience made me feel whole again and lead me down a better path. I’m so greatful for the experience that I had with the court! The program is really what you and you alone make it! I recommend this program to anyone desiring change in their life!” – Andrea
“Give it a chance, it works and totally turned my life around. If I can do it anyone can. You will start to believe in yourself again” – Duane
“What did wellness do for me? It gave me accountability, showed me honesty and a sense of belonging. It gave me hope.” – Rosa
Individuals who wish to become Wellness Participants in HWC must meet the following eligibility criteria:
Must be an enrolled member of the Penobscot Nation or any federally recognized Tribal Census.
Must be a descendant (parent or grandparent enrolled on the census).
Must be a spouse or domestic partner (domiciled together for over 6 months).
Willing and able to consent to enter HWC.
Screened for and assessed with a substance use disorder; and be physically, emotionally, and mentally capable of participating in HWC activities and programs.
Why Healing to Wellness Court?
Depending on your legal status, requirements and conditions, your charges may be dismissed with successful completion of the Healing to Wellness Court Program.
We assist Wellness participants in determining wellness and recovery goals. This includes establishing treatment and/or recovery programs, along with other resources and services.
Healing to Wellness is supported by a mulit-disciplinary team approach and intensive case management. As well as individualized and group peer support and a reassuring Judge when attending court.
Who We Are
About Us
Penobscot Nation Healing to Wellness Court recognizes that recovery from addiction and the long-term managment of mental health issues are vital to community safety and individual accountability, the Penobscot Nation Healing to Wellness Court leverages characteristics of its program as its foundation for Wellness Participants support toward recovery and care.
Contact Us
Chris King
Case Manager
207-814-0505
chris.king@penobscotnation.org
Colleen O’Neal
Court Case Manager
207-881-3669
colleen.oneal@penobscotnation.org
Kylee Francis-Fowler
Peer Recovery Advocate
207-217-5029
kyleefrancis-fowler@penobscotnation.org