Portland, ME Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers

Treatment in Portland: A Local Orientation

Portland offers 11 treatment centers that provide inpatient care and outpatient treatment. The city has more treatment centers than any other in the county. Here you’ll find the full continuum of treatment from detox to aftercare support.

Nearby towns offer additional options, with South Portland just a five minute drive away and Westbrook about 10 minutes away. These cities, along with Windham, add several treatment programs to the list. A search for Portland includes programs within 25 miles of the city. It’s best to view this region as one networked treatment market, since the best program for you may be just one town over.

If you’re traveling to the area for treatment, pack appropriately. Winters here are cold. You’ll see a high of less than 32 degrees in January. But summers do get warm, with an average July high of 80 degrees. Layers are good for any season in Portland.

Starting Treatment in Portland: How It Works Here

Treatment in Portland starts with a phone call. Your first step is to contact a physician or treatment provider who will help you dtermine which kind of treatment makes sense for you. This means you don’t need to figure that out on your own before you call.

If you’re considering recovery housing, look up each home on the complete list of certified residences maintained by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences (MARR). This is the state affiliate of the National Association of Recovery Residences. The association certifies any sober living homes that pass its inspection per national standards. If a home isn’t on this list, that could be a red flag.

One type of treatment that’s not available here is a partial hospitalization program. However, if this is the best option for you, you can find one about 35 minutes away in Brunswick. The program’s admissions team can give you insight into how people manage that distance from Portland.

Getting to Treatment in Portland

If you’re flying in from out of state, the Portland International Jetport (PWM) is just four miles from the city. Many inpatient programs offer airport pickup services, so be sure to check with admissions before you confirm your travel plans.

Driving here usually involves Interstate 295, which links Scarborough, South Portland, Portland, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport and Brunswick. There’s also the Maine Turnpike, which is the toll road that links to the south. If you don’t have your own transportation, METRO buses also serve Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Gorham, Falmouth, Yarmouth, Freeport, Brunswick and Bath.

A Loved One’s Guide to Treatment in Portland

Don’t be surprised if you don’t hear from your loved one initially. Contact restrictions at the beginning of the program are normal. But many facilities also offer family programming options, and, if this is available, be sure to take advantage of it.

If you plan a trip to visit the treatment facility in Portland, it’s best to speak with the admissions team first. Ask about family program days and the family visitation policy, to coordinate your visit appropriately.

As for hotel options for your visit, accommodations are clustered in the Old Port and downtown waterfront areas. You’ll also find options around the Jetport.

While you’re in town, a great place to take in nature and decompress is the Back Cove Trail. This mostly flat 3.5 mile loop connects to the Eastern Promenade and Bayside trails.

Taking the First Step

Use the Portland listings above to discover local treatment options. You can reach out to these programs directly for more info or to get started with treatment. You can also explore additional treatment options across Maine.