Northern Light Acadia Hospital

05/14/2026

This Mental Health Awareness Month, we honor not only those living with chronic or terminal illness, but also caregivers' strength and sacrifice.

"Neglecting your own needs isn’t sustainable," says Christy Blevins, DO, medical director, Adult Inpatient, Acadia Hospital. "Taking breaks, seeking counseling, and accepting help aren’t signs of weakness, they’re what allow you to keep giving care from a place of strength."

➡️ To learn more, visit https://ow.ly/WmeN50YZOxm

05/11/2026

We want every day to be a good day, but there are some days that will be bad, regardless of what we do. Morgan Mazzei, one of our patient experience program managers here at Northern Light Health, offers some advice on managing those particularly difficult days. Listen below!

05/09/2026

Northern Light Acadia Hospital proudly celebrates Kara Hay on receiving the prestigious Bernard Lown ’42 Alumni Humanitarian Award from the University of Maine Alumni Association last weekend, one of their highest honors. As a ten-year member and past chair of the Northern Light Acadia Hospital Board of Trustees, Kara is a powerful force for positive change in our region. We are grateful for her dedication, vision, and unwavering service to our community.

This well-deserved honor recognizes a distinguished career defined by compassionate leadership and a profound commitment to improving the lives of people across Maine. Acadia is so fortunate to be one of the many organizations blessed by Kara’s tireless volunteerism.

Please join us in congratulating Kara on this outstanding achievement from her alma mater! Congratulations!

05/08/2026

Knowing what to look for is important, as you never know what someone is going through. Dr. Ng visited WABI TV5 to talk about Mental Health Awareness Month this May and offer tips on how to create more good days in our own lives. Hear what he had to say.

https://ow.ly/AkPL50YWxnZ

05/08/2026

It was an honor to welcome representatives from Bangor Savings Bank to Northern Light Acadia Hospital last week! 🙌

We were so glad to share how their generous support through trusts is directly enhancing patient care at Acadia, from the comfort brought by our therapeutic robotic seal 🦭 to the healing power of nature in our greenhouse. 🌻🍅

Gifts like these don’t just fund programs — they nurture hope, connection, and recovery. 💚

Thank you for investing in the well-being of our community.

05/06/2026

We're shining a light today on Acadia's incredible psychiatric nurses, the quiet heroes who are transforming mental health care. 💙 Your expertise in therapy, crisis support, and healing doesn’t just change lives, it saves them. Thank you for showing up with courage, empathy, and strength. Today we honor you as part of !

05/01/2026

🌅 More Good Days in Maine 🌅

This May - Mental Health Awareness Month - let’s remember: mental health is health. It’s not separate, and it’s at the heart of how we live, love, and show up for ourselves and each other.

“More Good Days in Maine” isn’t about never struggling. It’s about connection and purpose. It's about finding peace in the small things, and knowing that it’s okay to not be okay, and that reaching out for help isn't weakness, it’s courage.

As Dr. Charmaine Patel, chief medical officer at Northern Light Acadia Hospital, says, “Reaching out and talking to someone isn’t falling apart. It’s taking care of yourself. And that’s something to be proud of.”

Let’s create more good days—together. 👉 Learn more and access free resources at: https://ow.ly/usQG50YTCUs

05/01/2026

📢 Now enrolling: Pediatric Intensive Outpatient (Day) Program Summer Session at Northern Light Acadia!

✅ Ages 5–18
✅ Mid-June to August
✅ Therapy + outdoor adventure (ropes course, gardening & more!)
✅ Transportation support available

For youth navigating mental health challenges, this is a summer of healing, skills, and connection — right here in the heart of Maine. 🌲🌻

Speak to your child's primary care physician or other healthcare provider and ask them to make a referral today. 🔗https://ow.ly/L0xf50YB8cv

04/24/2026

We're so incredibly proud of the important and compassionate work that Andrea and Annie, two Northern Light Acadia Hospital clinicians who are embedded with the Bangor Maine Police Department, do each day to support people in need in the community. 🥰 Keep up the amazing work!

Many departments are asked to walk a line between law enforcement and social work. Bangor Police Department and Northern Light Acadia Hospital (NLAH) were pioneers in the mental health liaison field being the first in the state to partner with a hospital to make sure that all citizens are getting connected with the help they need.

Annie Collins and Andrea Carver ride with Bangor Police Officers and provide another layer of support when it comes to navigating services for people who may be experiencing a mental crisis. How they interact with the public varies from incident to incident, often they will observe and “read the room” and then offer help and connect people to services. Annie has been working as a Liaison since April 2022, and Andreas since May of 2017. Both say that they can sometimes operate as a sounding board for people who simply need someone to listen.

The liaison positions are different from the Bangor Community Action Team, which also responds as an alternative to police officer involvement – connecting individuals to resources in the community, while the Mental Health Liaisons connect people with mental health services specifically.

Bangor Police was a pioneer in integrating behavioral health, dating back approximately 25 years, initiated with a collaboration of the State Department of Human Services (now the Department of Health and Human Services). Today, they continue the tradition and they are able to connect people in crisis with case workers, their knowledge of the healthcare system helps people avoid getting caught up in the red tape, and their familiarity with other resources can help them connect people with organizations that can suit that individual’s needs.

Want a department that is involved with its community and makes a difference in people's lives? Apply today.

https://www.bangormaine.gov/jobs.aspx?CommunityJobs=False&CatID=Police-Department-102

04/21/2026

Spring has officially sprung at Northern Light Acadia Hospital and so has the joy! 🌸💛

Big thanks to Hazel and Barbara, two of our amazing Patient Service Representatives, whose creativity and care keep the little kiosk space shown here blooming with every season. From holidays to special causes like Eating Disorders Awareness Week, they go above and beyond to brighten the day for patients, staff, and visitors alike. As you can see, they broke out their spring vibes, reminding us that it takes special people to make a place feel this warm and welcoming. 🥰

Thank you for all you do, Hazel and Barbara, and Happy Spring to all! 🌷✨