Mid Coast Hospital Addiction Resource Center

About Mid Coast Hospital Addiction Resource Center – Brunswick

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is a department of MaineHealth Mid Coast Hospital and was formerly the Addiction Resource Center. If you’re looking for addiction treatment, the department is in Brunswick, Maine. Providers treat opioid use disorder (OUD) and other substance use disorders (SUD). Additionally, they treat co occurring mental health disorders here in this rich and diverse small college town. If you’re worried about payment, the facility accepts Medicaid, MaineCare, Medicare, and private health insurance. You can use other state financed health insurance plans beyond Medicaid.

The treatment center is only five miles from scenic White’s Beach and Campground where you’ll find picnic and camping areas, a large sandy beach, and fresh water swimming. If you’re here for treatment, you’ll only be two miles from the quaint, pedestrian friendly downtown area.

The treatment facility offers a comprehensive outpatient treatment program for adults with addiction and mental health issues. The team will develop a customized treatment plan after giving you a comprehensive assessment.

Services include group and individual counseling, prevention services, relapse prevention, and recovery coaching. The outpatient programs are intensive and include family intervention if appropriate.

They also offer withdrawal management and medication assisted treatment (MAT) for SUD. MAT includes medications for tobacco use disorder as well as opioid and alcohol use disorders.

If you have a child affected by your (or anyone else’s) substance use, this free home based educational program may help. The program is also for pregnant women and provides parents with the tools they need to live a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you’ll learn how to give your children a positive environment in which to grow.

The staff at the facility understands the importance of trust and emphasizes the need for confidentiality for all clients. The programs are accredited by The Joint Commission and have the Gold Seal of Approval, ensuring they uphold high standards for safety and quality healthcare.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Aftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Christopher Bowe, MD, FACEP

President

Kristin Anthony, RNC, MSN, NEA-BC

VP & Chief Nursing Officer

Joe Grant

COO

Casey Maloney, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

Director and Human Resources

Maureen Perdue, DO

Chief Medical Officer

Michael Perry

CFO

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