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James R.

In the summer of 2017, after more than 20 years of going in and out of jail, I faced my third domestic violence/criminal threatening charge while already on probation for a domestic violence aggravated assault. Due to a previous conviction and my ongoing probation, this charge was elevated to a felony. The victim was my […]

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Grateful Recovering Alcoholic

Hi! My name is Grateful Recovering Alcoholic. I also go by the names of “mom,” “nurse,” “daughter” and “sister.” Six years ago, I was dropped off at the Wellspring Women’s House. I had lost contact with my two-year-old son, I had resigned from my career, I was homeless and I was consumed by alcoholism. I […]

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Bridget’s Story

Wellspring was instrumental in my recovery, and I was not aware of Wellspring until it was offered to me. I graduated from the Wellspring program in November of 2023 and was in the program for four months. I was in recovery before, so I had a good idea of the basics, I just needed somebody […]

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Early Registration Discount!

See the quick and easy link below to get registered! https://runsignup.com/Race/ME/Bangor/WellspringsAnnual5KRaceforRecovery Founded over 50 years ago, Wellspring, Inc. is a nonprofit organization located in Bangor that helps those seeking recovery from substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions.  We provide a medically-supervised detox program, residential programs for men, women, and women with children, as […]

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James R.

  In the summer of 2017, after more than 20 years of going in and out of jail, I faced my third domestic violence/criminal threatening charge while already on probation for a domestic violence aggravated assault. Due to a previous conviction and my ongoing probation, this charge was elevated to a felony. The victim was […]

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