Kennebec Behavioral Health

5 Commerce Drive
Skowhegan, ME 04976

Skowhegan, Maine

207-474-8368

About Kennebec Behavioral Health

Kennebec Behavioral Health Skowhegan Clinic is part of a mental healthcare organization with clinics throughout Maine, including the outpatient clinic in Skowhegan. The clinic offers many services, including CARF accredited treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. In 2024, the combined clinics served over 18,000 clients in 300 towns in Maine. This clinic accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private health insurance.

Recovery in Skowhegan, Maine

Located near the banks of the Kennebec River, Skowhegan was once the heart of the state’s logging industry. Skowhegan is about 55 miles west of Bangor, and it’s 90 miles from Maine’s largest airport in Portland.

Dual Diagnosis Treatment

The clinic specializes in treating adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder or other mental health challenges. Treatment begins with a screening, assessment and evaluation, after which the treatment team will develop a customized treatment plan.

I think clients will appreciate a customized plan that includes a combination of different therapies depending on their situation. You’ll work on relapse prevention strategies and participate in group and community education.

Risk Reduction and Prevention Services

The clinic offers a variety of risk reduction and prevention services in addition to SUD and mental health treatment. Some of these services include alternative sentencing, intervention programs and substance use prevention services.

One of the intervention programs is for youths under 21 with nonviolent offenses. The program is 18 hours, and at completion, the offense is cleaned from the client’s record. The program is run in partnership with the Maine Department of Corrections.

Transitional Housing for the Unhoused in Maine

One of their services that stands out to me is their transitional housing. The organization assists unhoused clients who need additional skills and support to live independently. Housing is available in Skowhegan, Augusta and Waterville.

There are additional rental housing options for clients with mental illness. Their rental housing is a subsidy program that provides independent units for clients who are income eligible. Clients living in the units have access to all of Kennebec’s programs, and the rent subsidy goes directly to the landlord.

Amenities

Private Rehab

Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t 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 recov...er. 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

Adult Program Alcoholism Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Men's Rehab Opioid Treatment Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab Women's Rehab Teen & Adolescent Program

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Outpatient Rehab

For those who have successfully completed inpatient treatment, an outpatient rehab in Maine is often the next ...step. This treatment offers accountability and continued support, while you live at home and return to other responsibilities such as work and family. Outpatient rehab may last for a few weeks, months, or years, depending on your recovery needs.

Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health

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

Aftercare & Alumni Program

Maine aftercare rehab gives you the confidence and the support you need to face life challenges and continue m...oving forward in recovery. After completing a rehab program, aftercaret offers ongoing support through 12-step groups, counseling, and life coaching for as long as you need it.

Detox & MAT

When you start drug rehab in Maine, the first step is typically detox. This is the process of slowly and safel...y 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)

Accreditations

CARF

Insurance

Financial Aid

If you need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Maine, financial aid may be an option for you. Options i...nclude grants, scholarships, non-profit programs, personal funding, and health insurance programs to help you manage the expense of substance abuse treatment.

Payment Plans & Financing

For those who are underinsured or uninsured, paying the total cost of a rehab program up front is not feasible.... Fortunately, many alcohol and drug rehabs make financing available to potential clients through private loans, in-house payment plans, or partner lenders. You can choose a finance package that lets you start treatment immediately and pay for it later.

Medicaid Accepted

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

Medicare Accepted

If you're enrolled in Medicare, you may have coverage options for alcohol and drug rehab in Maine. The extent ...of that coverage can depend on a number of things, so it’s important to speak with Medicare about the details of your policy and guidelines you must follow.

TRICARE

Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.

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.

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