Jan 10, 2024

Haley West, LCSW, CADC
Albion – This January, staff of the Lovejoy Health Center are happy to welcome Haley West, LCSW, CADC, to their professional clinical healthcare team.
West earned her Master’s degree in Social Work from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maine at Farmington. West’s wealth of behavioral health experience includes time spent in a variety of areas, including pediatric behavioral health, family therapy, women’s care, and treating co-occurring disorders in both residential and outpatient settings.
West shares, “I believe that each person is an expert on their own life. My care philosophy is rooted in a humanistic approach, supporting clients in recognizing their strengths and abilities, and helping them through the processes of healing from trauma and coping with stressors. I am excited to join the clinical team at Lovejoy Health Center and provide individualized care in such a supportive environment.”
West joins the existing Lovejoy clinical team in Albion – Doctors, Ann Schwink, Dean Chamberlain, and Daniel Keane; Physician Assistant, Nichole Johnston; Family Nurse Practitioners, Michelle Breene and Serenity L. Barlett; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Morin; and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Ashley Rancourt.
Lovejoy Health Center, founded in 1978, is part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents of Maine. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
A private non-profit with a 49-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by non-governmental sources. The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Dec 1, 2023

Monica Gambi Lado, FNP
Richmond – This January, staff of the Richmond Area Health Center are happy to welcome Monica Gambi Lado, FNP, to their professional healthcare team.
Gabmi Lado earned her Master’s degree in Nursing from the University of Southern Maine. Previously, she earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Maine in Orono. Gambi Lado’s wealth of nurse practitioner experience includes pediatric care, internal medicine, and female reproductive care.
Gambi Lado shares, “I believe at its core, healthcare is about human connections. The healthcare system can be complicated, so my job is to try to educate my patients and empower them with evidence-based knowledge to make the best decision for their care.”
Gambi Lado joins the existing Richmond clinical team – Doctor of Podiatric Medicine, Daniel Keane; Physician Assistant, Cory Miller; Family Nurse Practitioners, Andy Alexander and Melissa Hackett; Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Theresa Rush; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Aga Smith.
Richmond Area Health Center, founded in 1977, is part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents of Maine. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by non-governmental sources. The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Oct 25, 2023

Jenna Martini, DO
Central Maine – This November, HealthReach staff in Strong, Livermore Falls, and Belgrade are happy to welcome Dr. Jenna Martini to their care teams.
Dr. Martini grew up in Peru, Maine. She earned her Doctorate degree, Doctor of Osteopathy, from Touro University’s College of Osteopathic Medicine in Vallejo, CA. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in Biology from The University of Vermont.
Dr. Martini has a wealth of experience across the healthcare field. After completing family medicine training, she worked as a primary care physician and education faculty in a remote region of Northern California. She recently completed a second residency training program in Osteopathic Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine through Maine-Dartmouth Family Medicine Residency in Augusta, Maine. Dr. Martini will bring these experiences to her position at HealthReach by providing osteopathic manipulative treatment to patients at three HealthReach locations.
Dr. Martini shares, “I believe in meeting people where they are at and working as a team to help achieve their goals. I consider each person as a whole – including body, mind, and spirit. Osteopathic treatments can help the body to function optimally so a person’s underlying health can shine through. It’s amazing to see how much a person’s life can improve in all areas when they feel healthy and well.”
Dr. Martini joins the existing mission-driven, values-focused care teams at the Belgrade Regional Health Center, Strong Area Health Center, and Western Maine Family Health Center (of Livermore Falls). Our clinicians offer medical and behavioral health services for patients of all ages and from all walks of life.
Belgrade Regional Health Center, Strong Area Health Center, and Western Maine Family Health Center are all part of HealthReach Community Health Centers – a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by non-governmental sources. The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Oct 12, 2023
Coopers Mills, Whitefield – This October, Sheepscot Valley Health Center staff are happy to welcome Kristina Mont, LCPC, to their professional healthcare team.
Mont earned her Master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Monmouth University in New Jersey. She previously earned her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Northern Arizona University. Mont’s wealth of professional counseling experience includes substance use counseling, group therapy, and family therapy. She will apply this diverse skillset to her work at Sheepscot.

Kristina Mont, LCPC
Mont shares, “I love the saying, ‘We don’t grow when things are easy – we grow when challenged’. Every one of us can use help navigating life’s challenges. I’m a firm believer in maintaining our emotional and physical wellness to avoid ‘dis-ease’, so I’m excited to be joining the HealthReach team. HealthReach uses a holistic approach to treatment and is dedicated to improving the lives of community members. It is very fulfilling to meet someone where they are and watch them gain confidence and courage to become the person they want to be. When a person is feeling stuck or is ready to make changes, I offer my support.
Mont joins the existing Sheepscot clinical team in Coopers Mills – Doctors, Ann Schwink, Daniel Keane, and Kathryn Wistar; Physician Assistants, Brooke Perez, Anna Simmler, Craig Urwin, and Zachary Wissman; and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Melanie Morin.
Sheepscot Valley Health Center, founded in 1980, is part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by non-governmental sources. The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Aug 25, 2023

Serenity Barlett, APRN, MSN, FNP-C
Albion – This August, staff of the Lovejoy Health Center are happy to welcome Serenity L. Barlett, APRN, MSN, FNP-C, to their professional healthcare team.
Barlett earned her Master’s degree, Family Nurse Practitioner, from Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN. Previously, she earned both an Associate’s degree in Nursing, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing, from Columbia College of Columbia, MO. Barlett’s wealth of nursing experience includes time spent in both Maine and Missouri, giving her a diverse and unique care background.
Barlett shares, “I strive to provide a caring environment for my patients while focusing on healthier living – physically, mentally, socially, and spiritually. True health isn’t just about the quantity of our lives, but the quality of our lives. Theodore Roosevelt stated it best when he said, ‘People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care’!”
Barlett joins the existing Lovejoy clinical team in Albion – Doctors, Ann Schwink, Dean Chamberlain, and Daniel Keane; Physician Assistant, Nichole Johnston; Nurse Practitioners, Michelle Breene, Keiko Kurita, and Melanie Morin; Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, Ashley Rancourt; and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Deborah Daigle.
Lovejoy Health Center, founded in 1978, is part of HealthReach Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center consisting of twelve community health centers located across Central and Western Maine. Dedicated clinicians deliver high-quality healthcare – inclusive of behavioral health and dental services – to residents from 9 of Maine’s 16 counties. To ensure access for everyone, HealthReach accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and major insurance providers. In addition, an Affordable Care Program is available to both uninsured and underinsured residents. Assistance is available for applications to programs that help with the cost of your healthcare and medications, including Maine’s Health Insurance Marketplace.
A private non-profit with a 48-year history, HealthReach is funded by patient fees, grants, and by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $4,815,606 with 82.2% financed by non-governmental sources. The contents above are those of the author, and do not necessarily represent the official views of or an endorsement by, HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government.