Our Addiction Recovery Support Team
Leadership Team
Executive Director
As a proud graduate of Breaking the Cycle, I understand firsthand the transformative impact of recovery and the importance of a supportive environment. I am honored to serve as Executive Director and am committed to strengthening our program while fostering a stable, safe, and empowering environment for the women we serve.
I am also the mother of a beautiful daughter who drives me to be a better person everyday. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in Mental Health and Human Services. Following graduation, I plan to continue my education in business to further enhance my leadership and organizational skills. My personal recovery journey combined with my passion for helping others, drives my dedication to Breaking the Cycle’s mission.
Management Consultant
Dr. Ashton has many years of experience in health and social services clinical, consulting and executive management practice, with proven skills in research, developing, implementing, and teaching services, policies, and programs. Chris has been focusing his career efforts and is considered a global expert with lived experience in research, teaching and care provision for people and providers in mental health and addictions.
CADC Founder/Program Director
Heidi holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services and has over eight years in Recovery. She has over 25 years of experience working with Adults and Children as a targeted Case Manager, as well as serving as a Mobile Crisis Worker for Community Health and Counseling Services.
Medical Director
My path as a nurse practitioner began after graduating from Simmons College in Boston, and over the past 10 years I’ve built my career caring for diverse patient populations. I started my career in corrections, where I developed a strong foundation in patient care and a deep commitment to meeting people where they are. As a Maine native, I value community-centered care and connection. I’m especially passionate about supporting individuals on their recovery journey and helping them build healthier, more stable lives. Outside of work, I love to read, enjoy warm weather whenever I can get it, and spend time with my family.
CCS Clinical Supervisor
Amy brings years of experience and dedication to our services and we’re grateful to have her support at Breaking the Cycle.
Clinician
I bring 17 years of experience in the substance use treatment field and 18 years of personal recovery to Breaking the Cycle. I earned my degree from the University of Texas and am a Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) in Maine and am also licensed in Texas.
I began my career in treatment in West Palm Beach, Florida, and have dedicated my life to helping individuals and families find hope and healing in recovery. As a mother of three and grandmother of four, family is incredibly important to me. I relocated from Texas to Maine specifically to join the Breaking the Cycle team and continue my passion for serving women in recovery.
House Manager
Kara is a Recovery Technician and House Manager at Breaking the Cycle. She is a graduate of the program and is currently working toward her Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) credential, bringing both lived experience and growing clinical training into her work
Board Members
Board of Directors President
Not a fan of the big city lights, Randy has been dedicated to rural health for over 40 years. By working with Breaking the Cycle to help reunite families torn apart by substance use, Randy hopes to fulfill his fathers saying of, “With a long enough lever and fulcrum, you can move the world.” When Randy isn’t in a meeting, he can usually be found in his garden, playing golf, or wetting a line. He is a graduate of George Washington University in DC, a US Navy Veteran, and a member of the Millinocket Town Council.
My experience in SUD includes learning about the disease of addiction, appropriately supporting family members who struggle with the disease and learning the principles of Al-Anon.
Joe is a family doctor based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania. He is interested in developing innovative approaches to caring for people with substance use disorder.
Heidi holds a Bachelors of Science degree in Rehabilitation Services and has over eight years in Recovery. She has over 25 years of experience working with Adults and Children as a targeted Case Manager, as well as serving as a Mobile Crisis Worker for Community Health and Counseling Services.
My recovery started over forty years ago. I have a certificate MHRT-C and a Certificate for Substance Abuse Recovery. My own personal insight of codependency behavior has been gained over these 40 years of recovery.