Our Story
We believe in the power of community, compassion, and connection
At Connextions Behavioral Health, we believe in the power of community, compassion, and connection. Founded in 2018 in the heart of Lewiston, Maine, our mission has always been clear: to provide high-quality, accessible addiction and mental health treatment to everyone, regardless of their background.
Maine is a state built on resilience, hard work, and an unwavering sense of community. From the mill towns that shaped generations to the tight-knit neighborhoods that define places like Lewiston, the people here understand the value of supporting one another. That same spirit fuels Connextions Behavioral Health. We recognize that addiction is one of the most stigmatized diseases in the world, and we work tirelessly to break down barriers, ensuring that no one is treated differently because of their past.
What started as a small office in Lewiston has grown into a movement—one that provides a holistic, person-centered approach to recovery. We embrace an unconditional positive regard philosophy, meaning that every individual who walks through our doors is met with respect, dignity, and care—no exceptions. No matter their story, their struggles, or their circumstances, they are welcomed as they are.
At Connextions, we don’t just offer treatment—we build a family. We understand the deep wounds that addiction can leave, not just on individuals, but on entire families and communities. That’s why we work hand in hand with the people of Lewiston and beyond, creating a safe, supportive environment where men and women can reclaim their lives, rebuild relationships, and rediscover their potential.
Our impact continues to grow as we expand services, strengthen partnerships, and advocate for a future where everyone has access to the care they deserve. We remain committed to our founding belief: that recovery is possible for anyone willing to take the first step—and when they do, we’ll be right there beside them.
If you or a loved one is struggling, know this: you are not alone. At Connextions Behavioral Health, we’re not just a treatment center—we’re a community, and we’re here to help.
Founder Jeremy Hiltz
Our Staff
Amanda Place, LCPC, CCS
I oversee the operations of Travas’s House, our residential halfway house for men. I am a person in long term recovery and believe that it is important to provide a safe space where people can allow themselves to be fully seen. The best part of my job is watching people connect with themselves, their families and their communities.
Archie Yeomans, CADC
I provide group and individual substance use counseling. The thing I like about working here is that we’re person-centered. We have a program and we hold people to those expectations, but we don’t treat it like one-size-fits-all.
Benjamin Smith
I oversee our office operations. I like being involved in changing lives, plus everyone on the team is personally and professionally great.
Bruce Moore
I help professionals, potential clients, and their families get involved with Recovery Connections. I enjoy the people I work with, to go out and make connections.
Chantel St Laurent, LADC
I oversee the clinical program and provide individual and group counseling. I love being a witness to people getting well.
Curran Lecomte, PMHNP
I provide medication management, including Medication Assisted Treatment to our patients. What I like about my job is the facility itself, the comaraderie, and the meaningful work.
Donna Lavery
I help professionals, potential clients, and their families get involved with Recovery Connections. I love to know who people are and hear their personal stories. To know them is to love them.
Griffin Morin
I provide group and individual substance use counseling at Travas’s House. I enjoy working with a team who genuinely cares about the community and each other.
James Skelton, LCSW, LADC, CCS
I oversee the Clinical, Medical, Financial, and Recovery departments at RCOM. I like having a job that is mission-driven with a passionate team of people who really care.
Jeremy Hiltz, LADC, CCS
I oversee all operations of the agency. I love seeing people recover.
Makylee Chan, MHRT/C, CADC
I provide group counseling and clinical assessments. I like the connections that I can make with the community and I like the people that I work with.
Megan Labrecque
I’m at the front desk, I connect folks walking in or calling on the phone with the right person to talk to and manage schedules of the medical providers. I like helping people.
Michael Connors, LADC, CCS
I provide group and individual substance use counseling as well as clinical supervision for substance use counselors. I like seeing when our clients make that change, you know, when the light comes on and they see that it’s working. It’s almost like a different person is emerging.
Michael Smith
Connecting others to a community and restore relationships to live the big life on the horizon is the greatest joy!
Nicole Lemay
I oversee day-to-day operations of the recovery housing program, ensuring that applicable standards are met and residents are connected with the services that they need to thrive in this environment. I’m passionate about creating a community where people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their recovery.
Richard Entel, MD
I oversee the medical department and provide medication management at RCOM. I like dknowing that the dedicated team I work with deeply unerstands and cares about all who come here to find the support they deserve to make their lives better.
River Banks, LADC
I provide group and individual substance use counseling at our outpatient facility.
Samantha Wood
I help clients in our residential programs access the services they need. I love being in a role where I can combine empathy with action; helping people take positive steps in their recovery while working alongside a team that shares the same mission is both deeply rewarding and energizing, especially when I get to witness the progress clients make.
Scott Lesser, CADC
I provide group and individual substance use counseling at our outpatient facility.
Stella Rich, LADC, CCS
I like that I get to support people recovering from suffering with a team of people who truly care, are passionate, and client-centered.
Our Staff
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Richard Entel, MD
I oversee the medical department and provide medication management at RCOM. I like dknowing that the dedicated team I work with deeply unerstands and cares about all who come here to find the support they deserve to make their lives better.
Nicole Lemay
I oversee day-to-day operations of the recovery housing program, ensuring that applicable standards are met and residents are connected with the services that they need to thrive in this environment. I’m passionate about creating a community where people feel seen, supported, and empowered in their recovery.
Michael Smith
Connecting others to a community and restore relationships to live the big life on the horizon is the greatest joy!
Samantha Wood
I help clients in our residential programs access the services they need. I love being in a role where I can combine empathy with action; helping people take positive steps in their recovery while working alongside a team that shares the same mission is both deeply rewarding and energizing, especially when I get to witness the progress clients make.
Benjamin Smith
I oversee our office operations. I like being involved in changing lives, plus everyone on the team is personally and professionally great.
Stella Rich, LADC, CCS
I like that I get to support people recovering from suffering with a team of people who truly care, are passionate, and client-centered.
Griffin Morin
I provide group and individual substance use counseling at Travas’s House. I enjoy working with a team who genuinely cares about the community and each other.
Megan Labrecque
I’m at the front desk, I connect folks walking in or calling on the phone with the right person to talk to and manage schedules of the medical providers. I like helping people.
River Banks, LADC
I provide group and individual substance use counseling at our outpatient facility.
Curran Lecomte, PMHNP
I provide medication management, including Medication Assisted Treatment to our patients. What I like about my job is the facility itself, the comaraderie, and the meaningful work.
Our Mission and Philosophy
A Business Philosophy for Connextions Behavioral Health
Why We Were ChosenAt Connextions Behavioral Health, we embrace a mission rooted in humility, service, and the responsibility of helping those who struggle with addiction and mental health challenges. Our work is not about power, prestige, or profit—it is about purpose. Like those who have walked the path before us in recovery, we believe that healing is a gift, and with that gift comes an obligation: to extend a hand to those still suffering.
1. Service Over Status
We are not here because we are the most powerful, wealthy, or influential. We are here because we have been entrusted with the ability to help. Our strength lies in our experience, our willingness to listen, and our commitment to lifting others up. Success is not measured in numbers or accolades but in the lives we touch and the hope we restore.
2. Unselfish Action & Responsibility
Healing is not a passive process—it requires effort, patience, and an unwavering dedication to those in need. No case is too difficult, no day is too long, and no call for help is ignored. We recognize that true service demands sacrifice, but we embrace this responsibility with gratitude.
3. Inclusivity & Compassion
Suffering knows no boundaries of race, religion, or status, and neither does our care. We meet people where they are, offering understanding without judgment. The diversity of those we help only strengthens our mission, reminding us that connection, not division, is the key to lasting recovery.
4. Humility in Success
If our efforts bear fruit, it is not because we are special—it is because we are willing. We are not healers by personal merit but by the grace of experience and the shared wisdom of those who came before us. We do not take credit for transformation; we simply create the space where it can happen.
5. Strength Through Adversity
Criticism, misunderstanding, and challenge are not barriers; they are steps in our growth. Adversity refines us, ensuring that our work remains rooted in authenticity and not ego. We do not shy away from the difficulties of this work, because we understand that every obstacle is an opportunity to deepen our commitment.
6. The Power of Connection
The foundation of our work is relationships—genuine, meaningful Connextions that foster trust, safety, and hope. Recovery is not an individual journey but a shared experience, and we walk alongside those we serve, not ahead of them.
Helping Others is the Rent We Pay
Our MissionAt Connextions Behavioral Health, we believe that our role is not to fix but to guide, not to dictate but to empower.
Our mission is simple:
- To provide compassionate, evidence-based care that prioritizes the dignity and individuality of each person.
- To create an environment where those struggling with addiction and mental health challenges feel seen, heard, and valued.
- To ensure that no call for help goes unanswered and that no person feels alone in their recovery journey.
We do this not out of obligation, but out of a deep understanding that helping others is the rent we pay for our room here on Earth.
This is more than a business—it is a calling. And in answering that call, we honor the gift we have been given: the ability to help someone else find freedom.
