AMHC - Caribou
AMHC - Caribou is located in Caribou, Maine. This private, non-profit health and social service organization focuses on behavioral health services, including mental health treatment, substance use disorder programs, crisis intervention, and specialized brain injury rehabilitation. Serving Aroostook, Washington, and Hancock counties, it offers comprehensive outpatient care and medication-assisted treatment.
AMHC's mission is to provide integrated healthcare services to maximize individual recovery and improve quality of life. Accredited by CARF, its Center for Integrated Neuro-Rehab demonstrates a dedication to quality care in brain injury rehabilitation. Recognized as a Recovery Friendly Employer, it supports a stigma-free work environment for individuals in recovery.
- Expert in treating co-occurring disorders, addressing both mental health and substance use issues.
- Offers specialized care through its Center for Integrated Neuro-Rehab for neurological conditions.
- Provides diverse treatment options, including intensive outpatient programs and medication-assisted treatment.
- Comprehensive crisis intervention services are available to support immediate needs.
AMHC - Caribou treats mental health and substance use disorders, serving both adults and children. Its services benefit individuals and families, focusing on comprehensive, client-centered care that promotes long-term recovery and community integration.
- 11 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 5 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 21 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
The inappropriate use of any drug in Caribou, ME is substance abuse. This involves alcohol, medications, and illicit drugs. With a combination of physical and psychiatric therapies, drug addiction is successfully treated at AMHC - Caribou. After Detox is complete, individuals follow-up with treatments treating the root cause of the addiction.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment at AMHC - Caribou
Opioid addiction is known as a high-risk factor for future heroin addiction. Opioid withdrawal can be extremely uncomfortable and lead the user to continue to use. It is recommended to receive inpatient treatment and a medically supervised detox, AMHC - Caribou in Caribou, ME offers treatment for opioids.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Intensive Outpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detoxification is a process that allows the patient to stop using opioids without experiencing severe withdrawal symptoms. This can be necessary for those who have been addicted for a long period of time or who are struggling with chronic pain. During this process, addicts will receive medication and psychological support from doctors and other medical professionals until they can control their cravings.
Intensive outpatient programs (IOP) comprise regular visits to the Maine facility that provides the therapy. IOP is suitable for patients who have been treated in residential treatment programs. AMHC - Caribou‘s patients gradually get back to their routine life.
In outpatient programs at AMHC - Caribou, the Caribou resident can live with their family while continuing with their job or studies. Treatment includes educating the patient on drug abuse, medications, and counseling sessions at the individual or group level.
Treatment is just the first step to maintaining sobriety. After treatment, aftercare support at AMHC - Caribou helps the individual adjust to a life without substances. This support may involve a sober living home in or near Caribou, ME, career counseling, or educational assistance. This is when a relapse prevention plan begins to take shape.
Therapies & Programs
Recovery can be more effective if the entire family’s involved. Family therapy hosted by AMHC - Caribou brings in the addict’s family to explore genetic factors. It gives loved ones the tools for dealing with addiction and its underlying mental issues. It is a recommended step in helping addicts adapt to sober living.
Trauma is one of the most common causes of psychological disorders. It’s often found in people with addiction diagnoses. Trauma therapy addresses this by examining the emotions and thoughts people have formed due to past traumas. Traumas are complex but trauma therapy can reduce their ability to contribute to addictive behaviors.
Dialectical Behavioral Therapy is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. It is designed for those who are prone to self-harm and suicidal behaviors. AMHC - Caribou aims to help patients understand the relationship between their thoughts, feeling and behaviors and it gives them the tools to make a change. It is effective for those whose addictions and behaviors stem from extreme mental health issues.
A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people and the staff at AMHC - Caribou are trained to assist in 12-step management.
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Location & Contact
43 Hatch Drive Suite 210
Caribou, ME 04736
Phone Number
(207) 493-3361
Additional Locations
- AMHC - Downeast Treatment Center in Ellsworth, ME
- AMHC - Limestone in Limestone, ME
- AMHC - Presque Isle in Presque Isle, ME
- AMHC - Caribou Outpatient in Caribou, ME
- AMHC - Madawaska in Madawaska, ME
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Location
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43 Hatch Drive Suite 210 Ste 210
Caribou, ME 04736 -
(207) 493-3361
Accepts
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GenderFemale, Male
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Ownership
Aroostook Mental Health Center (AMHC)
Listed May 26, 2020
Updated July 25, 2024
Caribou, Maine Addiction and Treatment
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.
In Caribou, Maine, prescription drugs are the most commonly abused drug. They accounted for 53% of the cases. Heroin was the second most common type of drug abuse, accounting for 19% of cases. Other commonly abused drugs in Caribou include opioids, methamphetamines, marijuana, and methsythmethadone. There are 1,384 people with a substance use disorder, mostly adults. The best drug treatment facilities in Caribou include inpatient residential programs and detoxification.
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