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Treatment in Maine: Care Across the State
This treatment directory lists about 100 rehab centers in Maine. These are spread across 45 cities and towns. Across the state, you’ll find a full continuum of services. Levels of care span detox, inpatient care, partial hospitalization programs, outpatient care, sober living homes, aftercare support and intervention services.
These facilities aren’t just in the big cities. Augusta lists 10 treatment centers, and Waterville, about 21 miles away by road and about 30 minutes by car, lists nine treatment centers. Together these smaller cities offer more than Portland and South Portland combined, which are home to 13 treatment centers. This means the largest city isn’t the only place to start.
The state breaks into regions, so the best way to begin your search is to consider what’s available in each one and the travel options to get there.
Greater Portland and the Southern Coast
This southern corner of Maine offers about 30 treatment centers spread throughout 14 towns. Portland lists 11 treatment centers. Biddeford lists three. Bridgton lists another three treatment centers, and Brunswick is home to three more.
This region’s airport is Portland International Jetport (PWM). Interstate 95 and Interstate 295 run through this area.
Augusta and the Kennebec Valley
Augusta and Waterville are home to most of the care in the Kennebec Valley. Augusta lists 10 treatment centers, and Waterville lists nine. In total, there are 20 treatment centers across four towns.
The valley’s airport is Augusta State Airport (AUG), and Interstate 95 runs through here.
Bangor and the Penobscot Valley
Bangor offers nine treatment centers, which is a majority of the roughly 15 treatment centers the directory lists across the Penobscot Valley. Seven towns in the region have listings.
Bangor International Airport (BGR) is the region’s airport, and Interstate 95 is its main road.
Lewiston-Auburn and Western Maine
Most of western Maine’s care can be found in Lewiston and Auburn. Lewiston lists four treatment centers, and Auburn lists two. Across the five towns in the area, there are roughly 10 total treatment centers. Norway, with two treatment centers, is the region’s other listed hub.
The primary aiport for this region is the Auburn-Lewiston Municipal Airport (LEW). The main thoroughfares connecting this region to the rest of the state are U.S. Route 202, Main State Route 4, and U.S. Route 2.
The Midcoast and Down East
You won’t find a main hub of treatment in this region. Instead, the 15 treatment centers are spread across 11 towns. Belfast is home to four. Calais lists two treatment centers. Damariscotta offers two more, and Rockland lists another two.
U.S. Route 1 is the coastal road. The region’s airports are Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) around Rockland and Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) around Ellsworth and Bar Harbor.
Aroostook County
The directory lists eight treatment centers in Aroostook County, located across four towns. Presque Isle offers four treatment centers, and Houlton is home to two more. These two together offer most of the county’s care.
The county’s airport is Presque Isle International Airport (PQI), and Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 run through this region.
The First Step to Treatment in Maine
Your first step to treatmet in Maine is a phone call to a physician or treatment provider. They will help you determine which type of care is the best fit for you.
You can use the search tool Maine DHHS provides to find a provider at treatmentconnection.com. This allows you to filter by distance, substances treated and languages served.
2-1-1 Maine also gives information and referrals 24/7, and the Maine Crisis Line answers 24 hours a day.
If you’re looking for sober living options, this works differently. Recovery residences in Maine don’t have to be certified unless they receive housing subsidies from state agencies. The Maine Association of Recovery Residences inspects homes, certifies them to national standards and keeps a complete list of certified residences. Before you commit to a home, look it up on MARR’s list of certified recovery residences.
Arriving in Maine for Treatment
Book your flight to the airport that serves your program’s region. Portland International Jetport (PWM) is the busiest airport in Maine and serves Greater Portland and southern Maine. Bangor International Airport (BGR) serves Bangor and central and eastern Maine. Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) serves Aroostook County. Knox County Regional Airport (RKD) serves the Midcoast around Rockland, Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) serves Down East around Ellsworth, and Bar Harbor and Augusta State Airport (AUG) serves the Augusta area.
Keep in mind that the smaller airports have limited flights. Confirm with admissions which airport they recommend before booking a flight.
The Maine Turnpike, a 109-mile toll highway carrying Interstate 95, runs from Kittery at the New Hampshire line through Portland to Augusta. North of Augusta, Interstate 95 continues past Waterville and Bangor to the Canadian border at Houlton. U.S. Route 1 runs the coast from Kittery through Portland, Brunswick and Belfast to Calais, then north along the border through Houlton to Fort Kent.
Distances within the state are farther than many people realize. Portland to Presque Isle is about 287 miles by road, which is about five and a half hours by car.
Climate and Setting: Choosing Your Environment
No setting in Maine is clinically better than another. The best environment is one where you’ll engage with treatment. But the climate does shape what you pack, and the season may determine whether outdoor activities are part of your treatment program. For a winter stay, bring warm layers and boots for treatment anywhere in the state.
Average winter temperatures range from 25 degrees F in the far south to under 15 degrees F in the north and interior. Snowfall ranges from 40 to 80 inches each winter across the southern and northern interior, with the northern tip getting up to 100 inches. Summer average temperatures remain mild, from near 60 degrees F in the far north to near 70 degrees F in the south.
Ask your treatment program admissions team what might be on the outdoor schedule for the winter, since a Portland winter and a Presque Isle winter differ.
For Families Supporting Someone in Treatment in Maine
Before you book your trip, get three things from the treatment program’s admissions team. You’ll need to know the family contact policy for the first three weeks. It’s common for programs to limit contact initially. You also need the dates of any family program or visiting days, so you can coordinate your visit accordingly. And lastly you’ll need to know which airport they recommend.
Since aftercare is a crucial part of recovery, ask early how the program handles aftercare planning across state lines. Before discharge, ask who the program staff will hand the aftercare plan to back home.
Common Questions About Rehab in Maine
Included here are common questions about arriving, getting around and what to expect from treatment in Maine. If your question isn’t covered here, a program’s admissions team can answer it directly.
Where do I start if I need rehab in Maine?
You should start with a phone call to a physician or treatment provider. You can find one through Treatment Connection at treatmentconnection.com, which is the Maine DHHS search tool. You can also call 211 (or 1-877-463-6207 from out of state) to find treatment providers and other referrals. If you’re in crisis, you can call the Maine Crisis Line 1-888-568-1112.
Which Maine cities have the most treatment programs?
Portland, Augusta, Waterville and Bangor have the most. Portland is home to 11 treatment centers. August has 10, and Bangor and Waterville each offer nine.
How do I choose a region for treatment in Maine?
The best region is the one where you’ll stay engaged in treatment and you have access to a support network. The regions of Maine are Greater Portland and the Southern Coast, Augusta and the Kennebec Valley, Bangor and the Penobscot Valley, Lewiston-Auburn and Western Maine, The Midcoast and Down East and Aroostook County. If weather is a factor for you, know that winter averages about 25 degrees F in the far south and under 15 degrees F in the north and interior.
Which airport is closest to treatment in Maine?
There are multiple airports in Maine that service different treatment regions. Portland International Jetport (PWM) serves Greater Portland and southern Maine. Bangor International Airport (BGR) serves Bangor and central and eastern Maine, and Presque Isle International Airport (PQI) serves Aroostook County. Ask the program’s admissions team which airport they recommend and whether they offer pickup. Keep in mind that a program near a region’s perimeter can actually be closer to another airport.
Can I come to Maine for treatment from another state?
It depends on the program. Ask the admissions team whether they accept clients from out of state and ask how aftercare is coordinated back home. Also confirm whether your insurance covers care in Maine.