AMHC – Downeast Treatment Center

70 Kingsland Crossing
Suite 2
Ellsworth, ME 04605

Ellsworth, Maine
207-667-6890

About AMHC – Downeast Treatment Center

The Ellsworth, Maine, Downeast Treatment Center is part of the AMHC network. They’ve made their mark by delivering empowering substance use disorder and co occurring disorder treatment alongside co-occuring disorder treatment and support for sexual assault victims. This location operates on an outpatient basis, but it can refer clients to other levels of care offered at other AMHC locations throughout Maine.

AMHC locations accept Medicare and Medicaid.

Crisis Care, Every Day

I think the greatest asset this location has is its 24 hour crisis services. Having access to crisis care in conjunction with an ongoing addiction treatment program is a simple way to ensure you’re ready for any challenges that might come up in recovery. In addition to providing stability, this service also gives referrals for continuing care.

What I like most about this is that you can access crisis care remotely, in person at the clinic, in your own home, or at other community locations.

Rapid Access to MAT

In addition to ongoing outpatient treatment, this center gives access to medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder recovery. I’m impressed that they boast “rapid access.” Besides reducing wait times for these crucial meds, it means you’ll be much more likely to take them consistently, with little risk of gaps in access.

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Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to get your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.

Residential Setting

Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recover. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program

Adolescence is a time of unique social pressures and challenges. A young adult program in Maine addresses the recovery needs of individuals in this stage of life and gives them the tools they need to navigate it successfully.

Adult Program

A rehab adult program in Maine is designed for men and women ages 18 and older who are seeking help with addiction to drugs or alcohol. Programs vary, but many offer both inpatient and outpatient rehab and incorporate both individual and group therapy methods in treatment.

Alcoholism

Alcohol rehab in Maine is for individuals whose lives are affected by excessive alcohol use. This treatment program aims to help individuals develop healthy lifestyle habits and remain permanently abstinent from alcohol.

Men's Rehab

The challenges men face when battling addiction are often different than women. That’s why men’s rehab in Maine is designed to distinctly treat men and their unique needs.

Women's Rehab

Women’s rehab in Maine allows women in treatment to feel more comfortable and safer during treatment and achieve better recovery outcomes. This is due to the gender-specific treatment they receive and the peer connections they can form during treatment.

Opioid Treatment

Opioid rehab in Maine combines the use of medication assisted treatment, recovery support, and aftercare to help individuals recover from opioid addiction. Programs typically incorporate 12-step components, detox, medication assisted treatment, and evidence-based therapies.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioral therapy in Maine involves specific exercises that help individuals overcome addiction. Techniques include thought records, behavioral experiments, imagery-based exposure, and pleasant activity schedules.

Drug Rehab

Drug rehab in Maine is the process of helping someone learn how to live without the use of substances. Professional staff provide treatment to address the various issues of addiction. Methods often involve medication, counseling, and evidence-based therapies.

Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab

Seniors who are struggling with addiction can find a recovery haven at elderly rehab in Maine. These programs provide a safe space among peers where seniors are comfortable sharing and participating more, which generates better recovery outcomes.

LGBTQ Friendly Rehab

Women’s rehab in Maine allows women in treatment to feel more comfortable and safer during treatment and achieve better recovery outcomes. This is due to the gender-specific treatment they receive and the peer connections they can form during treatment.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

When you start drug rehab in Maine, the first step is typically detox. This is the process of slowly and safely removing drugs and alcohol from your system. Length of detox varies based on personal history and the type of substances abused.

Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Drug & Alcohol Intervention

Intervention staff work with your loved one to help them begin their recovery journey. Services may include pre-intervention counseling for family members, facilitation of an intervention, access to treatment resources, and assistance with program selection and admittance to drug rehab in Maine.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

Dual diagnosis treatment in Maine actively treats co-occurring mental health disorders, such as bipolar disorder, anxiety, or depression, as well as addiction. Common methods include medication management, behavior and cognitive therapies, and counseling.

Payment Options

Medicaid Accepted

If you're struggling to pay for drug rehab in Maine, you may be eligible for MaineCare (the state's Medicaid program). MaineCare can help cover the cost of addiction treatment, including detox and inpatient rehab.

Private Insurance

If you have private insurance, you can use it to help cover part or all of the costs of alcohol and drug rehab in Maine. The coverage amount will depend on your insurance policy and if your treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. Check with your insurer for more information.

Self-Pay Options

Paying out-of-pocket for alcohol or drug rehab in Maine, also known as self-pay or private pay, gives you the flexibility to choose the level of care that suits your needs. Examples of self-pay include cash, credit cards, personal loans, and so on.

Sliding Scale Payment

If you're unable to pay the full cost of treatment, a sliding scale payment plan can bring affordability to drug rehab in Maine by lowering costs and allowing you to make payments that are affordable. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Accreditations

SAMHSA
CARF
State License: Maine

Contact Information

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70 Kingsland Crossing
Suite 2
Ellsworth, ME 04605

Fact checked and written by:
Brad Duvall
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

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