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Searsport Counseling Associates, Irene Laney Office, Ellsworth location, provides counseling and evaluation services, including addiction assessment. The office specializes in substance use counseling, is DEEP certified, and accepts MaineCare.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Early Intervention Program
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- MaineCare
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
198 Main Street, Suite 202, Ellsworth, ME
Key details about Searsport Counseling Associates (Ellsworth)
What professional/medical staff work at Searsport Counseling Associates (Ellsworth)?
Irene Laney, LADC, LCSW, MSW
Alternative Wellness Services is an outpatient behavioral health provider with a clinical office in Biddeford, Maine. The organization offers substance use evaluation and treatment, individual and children's outpatient therapy, case management through a Behavioral Health Home program, and a Driver Education and Evaluation Program for individuals involved in OUI-related incidents. Services are available both in person and through telehealth, with flexible scheduling that includes evening hours.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Holistic
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
411 Alfred Street, Biddeford, ME
Key details about Alternative Wellness Services – Biddeford, ME
What are their business hours?
Monday to Thursday - 9am to 4pm
Friday - 9am to 3pm
What professional/medical staff work at Alternative Wellness Services – Biddeford, ME?
Amber Elliott, LCSW | CEO & Owner
Jennifer Madore, LCSW | OPT Program Manager
Abbie Rohde, LCSW | Director of Clinical Services
We All Need Help Sometimes is an outpatient substance use and recovery counseling practice in Windham, Maine. The practice provides individual therapy, group therapy, and support services for individuals struggling with addiction to drugs, alcohol, food, and tobacco, as well as counseling for family members and loved ones affected by someone's substance use. Services are available in person and through telehealth for residents of Maine.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Carelon Behavioral Health (Beacon)
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- Optum
- Self Payment
- United Behavioral Health
- UnitedHealthcare
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
219 Roosevelt Trail, Windham, ME
Key details about We All Need Help Sometimes
How much does We All Need Help Sometimes cost?
$30-50 for groups
*Based on self-determined ability to pay
What are their business hours?
Tuesday to Thursday - 11am to 6:30pm
What professional/medical staff work at We All Need Help Sometimes?
Phyllis Warchol, LADC, CCS
Alternative Wellness Services operates a clinical office in Portland, Maine, providing outpatient behavioral health and substance use disorder treatment. The organization takes a strengths-based, culturally sensitive approach to care, with services available both in person and through telehealth. Flexible scheduling includes evening appointments, and the Portland office is one of two clinical locations the organization maintains in southern Maine.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
Trust Factors
- Client Testimonials
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
525 Forest Ave, Portland, ME
Key details about Alternative Wellness Services – Portland, ME
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 4pm
What professional/medical staff work at Alternative Wellness Services – Portland, ME?
Amber Elliott, LCSW | CEO & Owner
Jennifer Madore, LCSW | OPT Program Manager
Abbie Rohde, LCSW | Director of Clinical Services
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Milestone Recovery is a nonprofit provider of substance use disorder treatment and homeless services in Portland, Maine. Founded in 1967, the organization offers a continuum of care that includes medically supervised withdrawal management, residential treatment, extended care, emergency shelter, and street-based outreach, all from its location on India Street. Milestone Recovery's services are confidential, compassionate, and provided regardless of an individual's ability to pay.
Rehab Settings
- Detox
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Medical Detox
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Medical Staff On-Site
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Men
65 India Street, Portland, ME
Key details about Milestone Recovery
How long is treatment?
Detox: 3 to 7 days
Residential: 30 days
Extended Care: up to 9 months (for men)
Does Milestone Recovery typically have a waiting list?
Yes, waitlist times can vary
Is it co-ed?
Yes, but extended residential is for men only.
What professional/medical staff work at Milestone Recovery?
Jayme Villanueva, LADC, CCS | Executive Director
Rachel Solotaroff, MD | Medical Director
Alyssa Pelchat, LCSW, CCS | Counseling Director: Medically Monitored Withdrawal Program
Melissa Gilman, LADC, CCS | Director of Extended Care Services
SOS Interventions is a nationwide network of clinical intervention and recovery support professionals that helps individuals and the people closest to them confront patterns of problematic substance use and related behaviors. Rather than being a place people go to live away from life, this is a service people reach out to when denial, conflict, or family strain have become too heavy to carry in silence. SOS works with individuals, families, and workplaces to bring clarity and momentum to moments where change feels necessary but elusive.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
- Sober Coach
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Faith-Based
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Twelve-Step
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Family Programs
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed Staff
United States
Key details about SOS Interventions
What professional/medical staff work at SOS Interventions?
D’wayne, LADAC II, CADC II, ICADC II
Crooked River Counseling operates an outpatient office in Rumford, Maine, situated on the Rumford Hospital campus in partnership with Swift River Medical Practice and Rumford Hospital. Established in 2005, the organization provides substance use disorder treatment and mental health counseling through a compassionate, evidence-based approach. Services are offered in person and via secure telehealth.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
209 Lincoln Avenue, Rumford, ME
Key details about Crooked River Counseling – Rumford, ME
What professional/medical staff work at Crooked River Counseling – Rumford, ME?
Catherine Clough-Bell, LADC, CCS | Founder & CEO
Dr. Anthony Kozma, DO | Medical Director
Craig M Smith, DO
Jonathon Theall, CADC
Top of the Hill Counseling is a state-licensed, Level I outpatient substance use disorder treatment and evaluation agency in Portland, Maine. Founded in 2004, the practice provides individual counseling for people struggling with alcohol and drug misuse, family counseling for those affected by a loved one's substance use, and court-related substance use evaluations. Services are available in person at the downtown Portland office and through telehealth statewide across Maine, with evening and weekend appointments offered by arrangement.
Rehab Settings
- Interventionist
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Low-Cost Options
- MaineCare
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
- Sliding Fee Scale
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
142 High Street, Suite 416, Portland, ME
Key details about Top of the Hill Counseling
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 4:30pm
Evenings & Weekends: By appointment only
El Rancho de la Vida's Andersson Ranch is a co-ed residential substance use disorder treatment facility in Hinckley, Maine, certified as a MARR Level IV recovery residence. The program operates as a nonprofit organization dedicated to treating the whole person, and is the only co-ed recovery residence in Maine, with the additional distinction of accepting couples who are committed to pursuing sobriety together. Treatment follows a six-month residential model situated on the Good Will-Hinckley campus, offering a peaceful, scenic setting for men and women in early recovery.
Rehab Settings
- Long-Term Inpatient
- Sober Coach
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Test
- Experiential Therapy
- Holistic
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
- Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET)
- Nutritional Therapy
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Vocational Rehabilitation
- Wilderness/Adventure
Payment Options
- Low-Cost Options
- MaineCare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Payment Assistance
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
62 Page Terrace, Hinckley, ME
Key details about El Rancho de la Vida – Andersson Ranch
How long is treatment?
6 months
Does El Rancho de la Vida – Andersson Ranch typically have a waiting list?
Yes
Does El Rancho de la Vida – Andersson Ranch have a detox on-site?
No
Is it co-ed?
Yes
What professional/medical staff work at El Rancho de la Vida – Andersson Ranch?
Jamie Lebish, CADC, MHRT, CRMA | Founder & Executive Director
Dr. Gust Stringos, DO | Interim Medical Director
Recovery Maine's Restoration House is a state-licensed transitional housing and substance abuse treatment program for women in North Berwick, Maine. The facility serves up to eight women in a smaller, structured residential setting designed to support recovery through evidence-based practices centered on overall health and wellness.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
- Women
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the State of Maine
- Licensed Staff
33 Main Street, North Berwick, ME
Key details about Recovery Maine – Restoration House (Women)
What are their business hours?
Monday to Friday - 9am to 5pm
Is it co-ed?
No, women only
What professional/medical staff work at Recovery Maine – Restoration House (Women)?
Joseph Pelletier, CADC | Co-Executive Director
Lindsay Badger, LADC, CCS, MHRT/C | Co-Executive Director
What is their capacity?
8 women
Rehabs in Maine by Insurance Providers
Crooked River Counseling is an outpatient substance use disorder and mental health treatment provider in Bridgton, Maine, located on the local hospital campus. Founded in 2005, the practice offers outpatient counseling, an intensive outpatient program, medication-assisted treatment, and mental health services. Care is available both in person and through secure telehealth, and the organization also maintains a second location in Rumford.
Rehab Settings
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Co-Occurring Disorders
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Family Programs
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
2 Elm Street, 2nd Floor, Suite 2, Bridgton, ME
Key details about Crooked River Counseling – Bridgton, ME
What professional/medical staff work at Crooked River Counseling – Bridgton, ME?
Catherine Clough-Bell, LADC, CCS | Founder & CEO
Dr. Anthony Kozma, DO | Medical Director
Craig M Smith, DO
Jonathon Theall, CADC
Recovery Maine's Innovation House is a state-licensed transitional housing and substance abuse treatment facility for men in Saco, Maine. The program accommodates up to 44 men and uses evidence-based practices built on a foundation of overall health and wellness. Recovery Maine also operates Restoration House, a separate women's facility in North Berwick.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
- Sober Living
Services Offered
- Abstinence-Based Recovery
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Drug Test
- Substance Abuse Counseling
Clientele Served
- Men
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
Trust Factors
- Evidence-Based Approach
- Licensed by the State of Maine
- Licensed Staff
328 North Street, Saco, ME
Key details about Recovery Maine – Innovation House (Men)
Is it co-ed?
No, men only
What professional/medical staff work at Recovery Maine – Innovation House (Men)?
Joseph Pelletier, CADC | Co-Executive Director
Lindsay Badger, LADC, CCS, MHRT/C | Co-Executive Director
What is their capacity?
44 men
Searsport Counseling Associates is an outpatient counseling practice in Belfast, Maine, offering addiction counseling, mental health services, family and couples counseling, and crisis intervention. The practice operates from multiple suites at its Belfast office and also maintains a location in Ellsworth, with telehealth appointments available as well. Counselors on staff hold dual licensure in clinical professional counseling and alcohol and drug counseling.
Rehab Settings
- Outpatient
Services Offered
- Assessment
- Drug Prevention and Education
- Early Intervention Program
- Substance Abuse Counseling
- Virtual Counseling for Addiction
Payment Options
- MaineCare
- Medicaid
- Self Payment
Clientele Served
- Adolescents
- Adults
- Services for DUI/DWI Offenders
9 Field Street, Suite 106, Belfast, ME
Key details about Searsport Counseling Associates (Belfast)
What professional/medical staff work at Searsport Counseling Associates (Belfast)?
Ann Barclay, MA, LCPC, LADC, CCS
Kirsten Webb, M.Ed, LCPC, LADC, CCS
Kimberly H Wood, MSW, LCSW, CADC
Julie Anne Smith, MS, LADC
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Frequently Asked Questions
It may be time to consider substance use treatment when drug or alcohol use begins affecting daily life, relationships, health, or responsibilities. Warning signs can include an inability to control use, strong cravings, neglecting work or school, withdrawing from family or activities, or continuing to use despite harmful consequences. Recognizing these patterns early can help individuals and families decide when professional treatment or evaluation may be necessary.
Choosing a rehab center involves evaluating several important factors, including the cost of treatment, insurance coverage, staff credentials, program structure, and the availability of aftercare support. It is also important to ask about facility policies, treatment outcomes, and whether the program’s approach aligns with personal recovery goals. Asking these questions and comparing different options can help individuals and families make a more informed decision about the most appropriate treatment program.
The drug and alcohol assessment process usually begins with screening questionnaires followed by a detailed interview with a counselor about substance use history, health, and personal circumstances. Clinicians may also review mental health concerns, conduct basic tests or screenings, and evaluate how substance use affects daily life. Based on this information, the evaluator recommends the most appropriate level of care, such as outpatient counseling or residential treatment.
Professional Perspective: The Role of Screening and Assessment in Addiction Treatment
Before treatment can begin, clinicians need a clear picture of what they’re dealing with, how severe the substance use is, what other factors may be contributing, and what level of care is actually warranted. Screening and assessment serve that function. They are not a formality or a bureaucratic hurdle; they are the clinical foundation on which an effective treatment plan is built. Without them, there is a real risk of under-treating a serious problem or over-intervening where a lighter approach would be more appropriate.
What this means when looking for treatment
This three-part framework, screen, intervene briefly, refer when needed, is how reputable treatment programs triage and match patients to appropriate care. For families and individuals researching options, it is a useful benchmark: a quality program should be doing some version of this process, not simply enrolling everyone into the same protocol regardless of severity. If a facility skips thorough screening and moves straight to placement, that is worth questioning. The goal of assessment is not to slow things down, it is to make sure the right kind of help is matched to the right person from the start.




















