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Serenity House

Drug Rehab Center in Portland, Maine

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Serenity House in Portland, Maine is a residential treatment facility specializing in substance abuse, mental health, and addiction, offering individualized treatment plans, evidence-based therapies, and family programming to provide client-centered care, understanding, and hope to those seeking recovery.

About This Maine Facility

Serenity House in Portland, Maine is a residential treatment facility that specializes in substance abuse, mental health, and addiction. It fosters a supportive, compassionate, and healing environment for clients to recover from substance abuse and offers a variety of evidence-based treatments. Serenity House's mission is to provide client-centered care, understanding, and hope to those seeking recovery.

At Serenity House, clients receive an individualized treatment plan that includes therapy, support groups, education, and aftercare planning. Clients take part in a variety of therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, biofeedback, trauma-informed care, and mindfulness-based interventions. They have a variety of experiential therapies, like art therapy and expressive writing, to help clients process their emotions and dig deeper into the underlying causes of their substance abuse. In addition, Serenity House offers family programming to help clients and their families understand and practice successful communication and boundaries.

Serenity House is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), licensed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services, and is a partner in the New England Mental Health Technology Transfer Center (MHTTC). They are also affiliated with the Maine Association of Substance Abuse Programs (MASAP) and the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT). Serenity House has been recognized for its commitment to excellence and quality care and has received awards from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance abuse is defined by the continued use of drugs or alcohol despite negative consequences, such as legal or work problems. It can be treated using a variety of services, including therapy and medication.

    Substance abuse treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol for a long time.
    • People who have been using drugs or alcohol to cope with stress, anxiety, or depression.
    • People who have a mental health disorder in conjunction with substance abuse.
    • People who continue to use drugs or alcohol despite the harmful effects they cause on their own life and the lives of others.
    • People who have had multiple failed attempts at recovery without medical assistance.

    If you believe that addiction treatment is right for you or a loved one, you can contact your primary care physician, or search for addiction treatment centers in your area. Treatment is beneficial to people who are motivated towards recovery, and who understand the benefits of professional care.

    Opioid addiction is the result of repeated use, or abuse, of opioid drugs. It is recommended for people who are dependent on opioids, or who have a high risk for dangerous health concerns, to seek professional treatment. Treatment plans usually include behavioral therapy and medication-assisted treatment.

    Opioid drugs include: fentanyl, heroin, methadone, oxycodone, and oxymorphone.

    Opioid addiction treatment is beneficial for:

    • People who have a history of severe withdrawal.
    • People with a high risk for dangerous health concerns.
    • People having difficulty overcoming opioid addiction on their own.

    Levels of Care Offered at Serenity House

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Detox is the stage of recovery where the drugs or alcohol are entirely removed from your body. There are two different ways to detox, with medications and without. For many drugs and alcohol, the acute phase of detox can be completed in a number of days.

    Inpatient treatment is the most intensive level of care, and it’s necessary for those who aren’t able to control their addiction. These patients also must be drug-free before attending inpatient programs .

    During inpatient treatment, addicts live at an inpatient facility 24 hours a day while receiving help. This type of program is generally recommended for those who need to go through detoxification or who are struggling with serious addiction-related issues.

    A Sober Living Home (SLH) is a term used to describe houses where people recovering from addiction can stay. The goal of these places is to provide immediate support and protection that the addict needs and force them to live a life free from substance abuse. SLH’s typically allow the addict to live there for 30, 60, or 90 days.

    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.

    Aftercare support is a service many addicts need to ensure their success at recovery. This service usually includes one-on-one or group therapies, assistance from a sponsor and other types of help designed to make sure the patient continues living a life free from drugs.

    Patients also may require medication to help them battle addiction. Some people have been able to successfully recover without additional medications, but others have found that they need help during their transition. Long-term, the patient must take the initiative to attend meetings and receive help from other addicts in recovery.

    Therapies & Programs

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps addicts identify faulty, negative thinking so that they can work together with the therapist to find healthier ways of thinking. CBT focuses on specific aspects of each person’s thinking, feeling, physiology, and behavior. It aims to identify specific problems in these areas, and create a personalized treatment strategy.

    Life Skills Services offered at Serenity House assists addicts in their recovery by teaching them healthy coping mechanisms that will aid them in becoming sober, focussing on helping people enter into, and maintaining long-term sobriety. Serenity House provide Life Skills Services at varying levels of intensity, specific to the needs and requirements of each patient.

    Benefits of Life Skills Services offered at Drug Treatment Centers in Maine:
    • Restores hope and empowerment — Helps addicts believe that recovery is possible and instills a new confidence in their ability to achieve a positive, drug-free future
    • Enhances family involvement — Encourages families to get involved in the recovery process and supports their understanding and encouragement of healthy behavior.
    • Increases patient’s compliance — Helps patients take responsibility for and ownership of their recovery and encourages continued progress
    • Reduces relapse rates — Encourages long-term abstinence and emphasizes the importance of establishing sober support systems.

    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
  • Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Serenity House Location and Directions
    Address Information30 Mellen street
    Portland, Maine 4101 Phone Number(207) 324-1137 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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