About AMHC – Presque Isle Outpatient – Presque Isle
AMHC – Presque Isle Outpatient is an outpatient substance abuse recovery clinic in Presque Isle, Maine. They serve individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders. They offer medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorders. This clinical recovery solution uses FDA approved medicine like methadone to minimize withdrawal symptoms and curb cravings. This is combined with counseling and behavioral therapy to provide an integrated “whole person“ treatment approach.
This integrated approach means that both the physical and psychological aspects of the addiction are addressed. They even offer opioid health home services involving office-based medication assisted treatment and care management. This innovative model uses team-based care to support you and your care personnel. The team is inclusive of care coordination, healthcare support as well as intervention and peer recovery.
The facility also offers treatment for co-occurring substance use disorders and mental illness. Their complete outpatient addiction recovery involves assessment, individual/family therapy and intensive group sessions. The latter involves up to nine hours of group treatment weekly as opposed to one hour of individual sessions. Counseling helps you address the underlying causes of your addiction and build solid coping mechanisms. You also develop interpersonal skills, relapse prevention strategies and social support networks.
This facility also offers various ancillary programs. The deep driver and evaluation program fosters meaningful intervention through education, treatment and counseling. The goal is to promote safe driving, reduce alcohol or drug-related car crashes and lower the risk of DUI reoffending. Others include employee assistance programs and student assistance programs. Each involves confidential assessments, short-term counseling and referrals. Their aftercare services may consist of ongoing support and connection to community resources to access benefits like employment support.
