Borden Cottage

Staff Highlight - Kate Schrum, Continuum of Care Clinician As Borden Cottage’s Continuum of Care Clinician, Kate is a part of a resident’s journey from the time they arrive to the program and beyond. Kate collaborates with the resident, their support networks and the team at Borden to craft a strong plan to help smooth their transition from residential care and poise them for long-term health and wellbeing. Kate is committed to a strengths-based approach, grounded in self-compassion. As a therapist on the clinical team at Borden, Kate is a crucial part of the integrated care residents receive and is an ongoing part of their connection to Borden after they leave. In addition to collaborating with each individual and their care teams at Borden and at home, Kate leads the Aftercare Planning Group and Borden Cottage Alumni Support Groups.? Her clinical experience includes working with survivors of intimate partner violence and childhood trauma, neurodivergent clients, clients who identify as LGTBQIA2S+, clients struggling with substance use, and clients wanting to improve their interpersonal relationships. While trained in psychodynamic theory, Kate’s therapeutic work centers on the relationship with the client. She often utilizes principles and skills of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, CBT, Mindfulness Self-Compassion and Internal Family Systems with her clients. Originally from Texas, Kate spent much of her life in Atlanta before relocating to Midcoast Maine in 2023. Kate graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Agnes Scott College with a BA in History followed by a ten-year career in higher education and nonprofit development. Kate earned her MSW from Smith College School for Social Work. In her spare time, Kate can be found walking and hiking the woods of Maine, reading, scoping out independent coffee shops and bookstores on her travels, and spending time with her favorite people and animals.? We are so grateful to have Kate Schrum on the Borden Cottage team!

Staff Highlight - Cristina Fowlie, Staff Nurse Cristina acquired her BSN with a minor in psychology from Husson University in 2002. Since then, she has worked in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, including Pen Bay Medical Center and the Maine Center for Integrated Rehab. Cristina holds a full-time position as a school nurse while providing coverage for Borden Cottage on a regular basis, and she will be cross trained to assist in the new withdrawal management program at Borden Cottage. Cristina enjoys helping residents who are in early recovery. "Being from this area, which was number one for opiate addiction in the US per capita in the early 2000s, I have witnessed the havoc that this disease wreaks on family and friends." When asked what she enjoys about working at Borden Cottage, Cristina replied "I love the interdisciplinary approach and the individualized treatment that Borden Cottage provides to its residents. The whole feel of the grounds, the team and everything in between is very therapeutic." When not at work, Cristina enjoys going to the beach, time with her family and thrift shopping. We are so grateful to have Cristina on the Borden Cottage team!

We are excited to announce the addition of withdrawal management (detox) services at Borden Cottage! We recognize the importance of offering this vital treatment to allow residents the ability to receive all of their care in one location. Circle Cottage sits directly across from our main residential setting and can accommodate two residents at any time. The detox program provides comfort and care with 24 hour nursing, medical and psychiatric oversight, individual and group programming, and chef prepared meals. Each bedroom is private and spacious, allowing for a quiet and comfortable place for residents to begin their recovery journey. Residents of Circle Cottage have committed to transitioning to our main residential setting once medically cleared. If you would like more information on the detox program or any other services at Borden Cottage, please call our admissions team at 207-230-8210; we are always available!