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Behavioral Health Resources

Drug Rehab Center in Portland, Maine

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction

Behavioral Health Resources in Portland, Maine is a private, nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic with a comprehensive range of services for adults, families, and children, specializing in addiction, mental health, trauma, anxiety, depression, and family and relationship concerns.

About This Portland, ME Facility

Behavioral Health Resources in Portland, Maine is a private, nonprofit mental health and substance abuse treatment clinic with services for adults, families, and children. With over 70 years of providing quality care in the area, they strive to provide the most effective treatments and resources available for those they serve. The center specializes in providing a comprehensive continuum of services, including educational and therapeutic group sessions, on-site medical and medication management, individual and family counseling, inpatient and outpatient services, and integrated treatment.

Behavioral Health Resources provides a range of services for substance abuse and addictions, including education, assessment, individual and group therapy, relapse prevention plans, and recovery support services. Their credentialed specialists have expertise in addressing a variety of issues such as alcohol and drug addiction, mental health, trauma, anxiety and depression, family and relationship concerns, and more. This facility is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by The Department of Health and Human Services, providing assurance of the highest quality standards for health care.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Veterans
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse refers to the intensive and inappropriate use of psychoactive substances. These include illegal drugs, alcohol, and even the excessive use of prescription drugs. Overuse of these substances leads to severe physical or psychological dependence.

    Substance abuse is treatable and the duration of treatment and most successful sobriety can require weeks or months of professional care at Behavioral Health Resources in Portland.

    Opioid addiction treatment facilities like Behavioral Health Resources support people struggling with opioid dependency, which covers illegal and prescription opioids. People often abuse prescription opioids to get high instead of adhering to a medical provider’s directions. Addiction forces people to crave for opioids impulsively without factoring in the dangers these drugs bring to them.

    Most opioid addiction treatment plans include detoxification and subsequent medications to ease the process. However, that’s only the beginning. Behavioral therapies and counseling are also necessary to resolve the root cause of addiction. This overall approach decreases the likelihood of falling off the wagon. In some instances, therapies can be done at home.

    Addiction is often caused by an underlying issue. Mental illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder or anxiety disorder could lie at the root. A dual diagnosis by Behavioral Health Resources aims to treat the addiction as well as the cause of the addiction. This ensures the patient will not fall back on old ways after treatment is complete.

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Behavioral Health Resources, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Maine include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    Aftercare support plays an important role when sustaining a patient’s full recovery at Behavioral Health Resources. Patients also receive assistance in making living arrangements in halfway houses. Career counseling is available for those who want a fresh start. There are also local community programs in Portland, ME such as Alcoholics Anonymous.

    Behavioral Health Resources‘s Therapies & Programs

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Behavioral Health Resources in Portland, ME that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    As a means of managing pain that has plagued them in the past, many individuals turn to drugs and alcohol. Assault, negligence, the loss of a loved one, and other unfortunate events may involve trauma. This treatment, offered and administrated by Behavioral Health Resources in Portland, ME provides individuals the resources to cope with past traumas healthily.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Maine communicate and express their emotions well.

    Rational Emotional Behavior Therapy (REBT) has short term results for addicts. Behavioral Health Resources gives patients the tools to deal with their emotions using a method called ‘rational self-counseling’. It aims to help them move forward with their lives without having to deal with ongoing therapy.

    Alcoholics Anonymous is the original 12-Step program that established the model that other 12-Step programs, like Narcotics Anonymous, follow. 12-Step programs are support groups that are led and run by members of each group. These groups use the “Big Book,” which contains the 12-Step philosophy of recovery and ongoing abstinence from drugs or alcohol.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Behavioral Health Resources Location and Directions
    Address Information48 Free Street Mezzanine Level
    Portland, Maine 04101 Phone Number(207) 808-1384 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Portland, Maine Addiction Information

    Prescription opioid abuse is the most common form of substance abuse in Maine. More than 10% of these residents have also admitted to using prescription drugs for non-medical purposes. Between 2013 and 2014, 4 out of every 5 deaths in Maine were caused by illicit drugs. One in five high school students in Maine uses marijuana every single month.

    More than 5,000 individuals struggling with drug addiction in Portland, Maine. In 2015, 11.5% of people over the age of 12 had used an illicit drug. The most commonly abused drugs in Portland are marijuana, cocaine, and heroin. Drug-related crime costs the Portland community $100 million each year. There are several treatment options available in Portland. The most common type of treatment is inpatient rehab.

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