MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine

About MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine

MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine Portland is an outpatient substance use treatment provider located on Saint John Street in Portland, Maine.

They’ll combine addiction medicine, behavioral therapy, medication management, peer support and harm reduction. They have a multidisciplinary team and individualized treatment planning.

You can get same day appointments and walk in hours.

What kinds of addiction treatment are offered there?

They’re focused on outpatient treatment for alcohol, opioid, stimulant, cannabis and tobacco use disorders.

They’ll give you individual and group therapy and addiction medicine physician consultation. They can also give you medication management with options like long acting injections.

They’ll give you alcohol withdrawal management. You can also get contingency management and relapse prevention planning.

Who can get help there?

They serve young adults, adults and older adults. They can help people who are dealing with cooccurring mental health and substance use disorders.

They treat people with trauma or PTSD. They help court referred individuals. You can also get MaineMOM.

What other health supports are available?

You’ll get screening for hepatitis, HIV and sexually transmitted infections. They can give you hepatitis C treatment. You can also get harm reduction services and peer support.

Do they take insurance or self pay?

They’ll accept Medicaid, private insurance, TRICARE, government or state funding, certain VA related funding and self pay.

You should confirm benefits and eligibility directly.

How do I start?

You can get same day appointments. They have walk in hours Monday through Friday. You’ll usually start by reaching out for an assessment.

A Path Toward Healing

They’re offering medical care, therapy and community support to help your recovery. You should reach out if you’d like to learn more.

Edited by: Amy Greene

Addiction Treatment Programs

Dual Diagnosis
People with a dual diagnosis may be using substances to self-medicate. A high-quality rehab in Maine can address both issues and help you reach recovery. A successful recovery may require counseling, peer support, and even mental health medication to help you manage your mental health symptoms and find better coping strategies.
Adult Program
Adult programs in Maine address a wide range of substance use issues while also helping clients with concerns such as raising children or building a career. Adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. In addition, they will help you navigate the challenges you face in daily life.
Senior Rehab
For those who are older, a senior rehab in Maine can give you the understanding and safety you need to break free from addiction. Senior programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will be tailored to take into account your unique individual needs.
Men's Rehab
A men’s rehab in Maine addresses the unique needs men have and allows them to build relationships in a gender-specific environment. Men’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, and aftercare services. They will also provide education around gender-specific concerns such as fatherhood, healthy relationships, and more.
Women's Rehab
Those who join a women’s rehab program in Maine are given training in key life skills to help them address their unique challenges. Women’s programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more. They will also address issues specific to women such as motherhood, being a working mother, having healthy communication, and more.
Young Adult Rehab
When people join a young adult rehab in Maine, they learn key life skills while receiving treatment. Young adult programs may include detox, inpatient treatment, outpatient care, aftercare services, and more.
Medication Treatment (Buprenorphine/Suboxone, Methadone, Naltrexone/Vivitrol)
The clinic offers medication treatment including buprenorphine (Suboxone), methadone, and naltrexone (Vivitrol) for opioid use disorder, combined with counseling and recovery supports for adult patients in Portland, Maine.
Moms in Recovery / Pregnancy and Parenting Support
MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine’s Moms in Recovery program provides pregnancy and parenting support, pregnancy testing, and coordinated care for expectant and postpartum patients managing substance use disorders.
Harm Reduction Services
Harm reduction services at this Portland clinic include naloxone training and distribution along with syringe services, reducing overdose risk for patients engaged in ongoing addiction medicine care.
Family and Children Support
The center offers support services for families and children affected by a loved one’s substance use, integrated into the broader outpatient addiction medicine care coordinated through MaineHealth’s behavioral health system.
Care Coordination and Community Referrals
Staff at MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine coordinate care across medical and behavioral health services, connecting patients to community resources, Hepatitis C and HIV testing and treatment, and other referrals.

Insurance Coverage

Medicaid
If you’re looking for ways to pay for rehab in Maine, consider using Medicaid if you qualify. Medicaid pays for most or all of the costs of rehab, making treatment much more accessible.
Private insurance
For those with private insurance, using your coverage to pay for rehab in Maine can make treatment much more accessible. Keep in mind that you’ll save the most using a center that’s in-network with your plan, and you might have out-of-pocket costs such as a deductible or copayment. Contact the insurer for more details.
Self-pay options
Self-pay in Maine allows you to pay for rehab yourself, using a check, electronic transfer, or medical loan. This gives you maximum freedom to choose whichever center you prefer.
Financial aid
There are many ways to pay for rehab in Maine. One option is to look into financial aid programs. Paying for detox, inpatient rehab, or outpatient care is much easier if you get a grant or scholarship from the center or a local non-profit or community organization.
Military insurance
If you have military insurance, you can use it to help pay for substance use treatment in Maine. Different plans have different coverage levels, so be sure to check with your insurance company for details. You may be responsible for certain costs, such as copayments and deductibles.

Levels of Care

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Outpatient Rehab
MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine delivers outpatient addiction medicine services in Portland, including evaluation, medication treatment, and counseling for opioid and alcohol use disorders, with referral required from a provider.

Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Maine involves being aware of how your thoughts are connected to your feelings and behavior. CBT may include role-playing to help you imagine specific situations that might trigger a negative reaction so you can practice challenging automatic thoughts and choosing a more positive response.
Family Therapy
Many people have challenging family backgrounds, and addiction can create unhealthy dynamics as well. Family therapy in Maine allows you to address these concerns. During family therapy, you may talk about acceptance issues, past trauma, communication problems, and more. These discussions are facilitated by a professional who brings an unbiased perspective and can promote healthy communication.
Group Therapy
Group therapy sessions are offered on-site at the Portland clinic, giving patients receiving medication treatment for substance use disorders a structured space for shared recovery support and accountability.
Individual Therapy
Individual therapy in Maine can provide professional support and accountability as you work through substance use treatment. Individual therapy is only one element of rehab treatment, along with activities, peer support, group counseling, relapse prevention, and more. Together, all these methods support you in establishing long-term recovery.
Trauma Therapy
Trauma is an emotional response to a terrible event, and some people use substances to numb those emotions. Trauma-informed therapy in Maine can help you address what happened and consciously create a healthier response. Substance use treatment includes detox, inpatient treatment, and outpatient care, and trauma-informed therapy may be a part of each of these stages. The goal is to help clients acknowledge past experiences, address their feelings, and develop healthy coping mechanisms.
Individual Counseling
MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine provides individual counseling as part of outpatient addiction treatment in Portland, supporting patients working through opioid and alcohol use disorders alongside medication treatment.
Peer Recovery Coaching
Peer recovery coaches at MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine support patients navigating opioid and alcohol use disorder recovery, offering lived-experience guidance alongside counseling and medication treatment services.