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Substance Use Treatment | MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital

MaineHealth Behavioral Health Substance Use Treatment Brunswick and MaineHealth Behavioral Health Substance Use Treatment Damariscotta provide expert care people living with a substance use disorder. We have been supporting our community for more than 35 years.

Compassionate substance use disorder care, close to home

Our practices are nationally recognized for high-quality, confidential treatment for substance use disorders such as alcoholism and opioid use disorder.  Serving primarily adults, we have a proven track record of helping people overcome the challenges of addiction. 

Every call is answered, and no one is turned away

Our caring team is here to help you return to a healthy lifestyle. We are available whenever assistance is needed. 

More about our services

With the full support and resources of MaineHealth, our integrated substance use treatment services allow for easy primary and specialty care referrals. Our program is fully accredited by the Joint Commission. This Gold Seal of Approval® demonstrates our compliance with the Joint Commission’s national standards for health care quality and safety. We are also licensed by the Maine State Office of Behavioral Health to provide prevention and treatment services, co-occurring mental health disorders treatment, and driver education and evaluation.

We conduct a complete assessment with every client and tailor treatment recommendations to the needs of each person. This customized treatment plan includes a variety of different approaches to ensure the best possible outcome for each individual. Our comprehensive services include:

  • Individual and group counseling
  • Intensive outpatient programs
  • Relapse prevention
  • Medication for substance use disorders
  • Family intervention
  • Support for pregnant women and new mothers with substance use issues
  • Individualized treatment planning
  • Prevention services
  • Recovery coaching

We provide a full range of professional assessment, treatment, psychiatry, withdrawal management and medications for substance use disorders (suboxone, vivitrol, naltrexone, nicotine replacement) and counseling services for adults with alcohol and drug problems. Outpatient programs include intensive treatment, individual, group, and family sessions for harmful drinking and drug use patterns, dependency and addiction.

Healthy Generations: substance use treatment for pregnant people and mothers of young children 
This free program is for pregnant people and mothers with at least one child five years old or younger who have been affected by substance abuse—their own or someone else’s. This home-based educational program is dedicated to providing parents with the tools to live a positive, healthy lifestyle in which to raise their young children.

We recognize the importance of confidentiality and trust. From the very first time you contact our practice, all personal information is protected by our strict privacy policy bound by a set of federal laws (42 CFR Part 2 Confidentiality of Alcohol and Drug Abuse Patient Records). These laws, as well as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Privacy Act (HIPAA) of 2003, are cornerstones of providing quality services for those struggling with problems related to substance abuse. We will provide detailed information about our privacy policy and are happy to discuss our policy with you directly, to ensure that you fully understand your rights.

Nobody will be turned away due to inability to pay. Financial assistance is available and we are an approved provider for Medicare, MaineCare, private insurance and managed care companies. Our knowledgeable care team works directly with each individual to determine what options are available for payment.

Learn more about billing and financial assistance.