Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program
388 Sawyer street South Portland, ME 04106
About Volunteers of America – Sawyer Street Program
Volunteers of America Sawyer Street Program is a supportive residence in South Portland, Maine that provides behavioral health and community reintegration services for women living with mental illness.
The program emphasizes skill building, independence, and stability in what we see as a small home like environment with trained staff support. They are a part of the Volunteers of America Northern New England network and accept Medicaid, Medicare, self-pay, and offer financial aid options.
Women Focused Behavioral Health and Co-Occurring Support
Sawyer Street serves as a residential supportive living program for women navigating mental health challenges including those with co-occurring substance use concerns.
The focus is on creating a safe, structured home environment where residents can develop independent living skills, strengthen relationships, and work toward personal goals with consistent staff guidance.
Working Toward Stabilization and Independence
Daily programming centers on social skill development, goal setting, and community involvement which we know supports women in transitioning toward greater independence.
Treatment addresses underlying behavioral health needs while fostering practical capabilities for daily life, with wraparound support designed to stabilize and sustain progress over time.
If you or a loved one is seeking supportive residential care for mental health and co-occurring needs, reach out to us and we can explore how Sawyer Street can help.
Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is an integrative, community-based care strategy designed to address the needs of persons with severe and/or complex mental illness or behavioral disorders. ACT is typically provided by a multidisciplinary team of medical and mental health care providers, social workers, therapists, and other specialists, including addiction recovery professionals. These services are frequently provided in the home and community to clients in crisis, those who are clinically unstable, and those who are unable or unwilling to travel to a hospital or clinic for in-person treatment.Levels of Care
Inpatient Rehab
Inpatient rehab in Maine is designed primarily for clients exiting detox, people in early recovery, and those ...at an elevated risk of relapse. You'll reside at the rehab facility until you complete your treatment program, which allows you to focus solely on your recovery,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.Accreditations


