Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program

About Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program – South Portland

Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program, located in South Portland, Maine is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery.

Specialty rehab programs at Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program include tailored care focusing on women’s specific needs and experiences, inclusive treatment respecting diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program has received accreditations from SAMHSA.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Treatments

Mental Health

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.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

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

Rich Hooks Wayman

President & CEO

Terry Baldwin

COO

Keith Gibson

CFO

Michelle Bittrich

VP of Clinical & Social Services

David Branson

VP of Technology & Strategic Operations

Tatiana Branson

VP of Human Resources

Maria Cameron

VP of Behavioral Health & Disability Services

Michael Coon

VP of External Relations

Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program

About Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program – South Portland

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