Staff
The Larry Labonte Recovery Center has a variety of staff available to meet your needs. All staff are certified to train others to administer Naloxone, are Registered Recovery Coaches and are here to listen to you.
Kathie Williams
Director / Co-Founder
kathie@llrecoverycenter.com
Kathie holds the role of co-founder and Director at the Larry Labonte Recovery Center (LLRC). Her personal journey in recovery has been instrumental in shaping the inception of LLRC, which was conceived in late 2018. In 2019, she spearheaded the fundraising efforts that paved the way for the center's opening in 2020, and subsequently assumed the pivotal role of Director.
Kathie is actively engaged in collaborative endeavors with numerous local organizations and statewide agencies within the River Valley area. Her efforts are aimed at catalyzing transformative change through diverse programs and initiatives. A passionate advocate, Kathie is dedicated to eradicating the stigma surrounding recovery and ensuring that essential resources are readily accessible to all individuals in need.
Tommy
Ally for Recovery
I have seen family struggling with many forms of addiction my entire life. Seeing the hard time,
they had with addiction showed me that I did not want my life to go down that same path. In
my daily life, I must navigate a world not built for me because I have Charcot-Marie-Tooth
Disease. I believe that because of the life experiences that I have, I am in a great position to help those in recovery.
I am living proof that having a hard time in life is no reason to give up and anyone can
live the life they deserve.
Tommy Hayes
Administrative Assistant, Staff Supervisor,
Recovery Coach
tommy@llrecoverycenter.com
Tommy is an affected other and ally for those in recovery. Tommy is LLRC's Narcan Coordinator as well as a Registered Recovery Coach at LLRC. Tommy joined the LLRC team within the first year of being open. He has received training through Maine Access Points (M.A.P) to train the public and new staff of LLRC on what an Opioid Overdose is and how to use Narcan during an Opioid Overdose. As a CCAR trained Recovery Coach, Tommy hopes to support his community by meeting with people and helping them maintain recovery. Tommy has many struggles in his own life and wants to show people life may be difficult at times but, there is no reason to stop fighting for your best life.
Lauren Leonard
Recovery Coach Coordinator (RCC)
&
Recovery Coach
lauren@llrecoverycenter.com
Lauren started working for LLRC in 2023. Since her start, she quickly became a CCAR Registered Recovery Coach and has now been tasked with the responsibility of Recovery Coach Coordinator (RCC). As an RCC she tracks and keeps LLRC’s coaches organized. As a Recovery Coach, she has a passion for helping others overcome their challenges and find their path to sobriety. With her background as a member of the recovery community and her personal experience of incarceration, she brings a distinctive and valuable perspective to our organization. Her insights undoubtedly enhance our ability to identify and provide the most effective resources for incarcerated individuals in jails and prisons.
Lauren thrives in the great outdoors, often found hiking scenic trails and engaging in various outdoor activities. Her love for nature serves as both a personal escape and a source of inspiration and renewal in her demanding role as a recovery coach. Additionally, Lauren is a loving parent to a spirited daughter, skillfully juggling the responsibilities of motherhood with her unwavering dedication to her recoveree's well-being.
Mikaela Moss
Recovery Coach
mikaela@llrecoverycenter.com
Mikaela joined the LLRC team at the start of 2024 and she became a CCAR Registered Recovery Coach by the end of February 2024.
She brings with her a passion for helping individuals and a genuine desire to make a positive impact in her new position here at LLRC. She has an energetic approach to helping others achieve and maintain sobriety that brings a unique blend of compassion, knowledge, and personal experience from her own recovery.
Mikaela finds joy in spending quality time with her family, especially hanging out with her nephews. She believes in the importance of building strong family bonds and cherishing moments with loved ones. Mikaela is also an avid reader with a perpetual love for learning. Whether it's diving into fiction, non-fiction, or poetry, she is always on the lookout for stories that transport her to different realms of imagination.
Anthony DeCosta
Recovery Coach
anthony@llrecoverycenter.com
Anthony joined LLRC in February 2024 and became a CCAR Registered Peer Recovery Coach after completing his training in August 2024. In this role, he works with both students and adults, providing guidance and support to help them navigate their recovery journey. With a strong commitment to ongoing learning and growth, he is dedicated to empowering others toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
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Originally from Massachusetts, Anthony brings a wealth of personal experience from his own recovery journey, spanning both early and long-term phases. Drawn to Maine for its natural beauty and welcoming community, he enjoys spending time outdoors, cherishing moments with his family and pets, and savoring great food.
Veronica Ames
Recovery Coach
veronica@llrecoverycenter.com
Veronica joined the team at the Larry Labonte Recovery Center (LLRC) in October 2024, seeking healing and quickly discovering that helping others on their recovery journeys is one of the most meaningful ways to support her own. With personal experience overcoming substance use and a lifetime of supporting friends and family affected by addiction, Veronica has completed CCAR Recovery Coach training and is now a Registered Peer Recovery Coach, providing guidance and support to individuals on their path to recovery.
As an avid hiker and camper, Veronica believes in the healing power of nature and enjoys participating in recovery outings and community events that promote awareness and help break the stigma surrounding addiction. In addition to her work with LLRC, she holds a committee position with the Maine Recovery Action Project (ME-RAP) and is a member of the statewide convening of the Maine Reentry Network (MERN).
