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Camden, Maine, United States
Borden Cottage
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$93,000 / 45days
$93,000 / 45days
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Provides a special place for self-discovery on the pathway of recovery with world-class, highly personalized care in a serene estate with ocean views.
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Therapeutic Location
Private Rooms Only
Tech Friendly
Executive Treatment
About Borden Cottage
A haven of luxury and privacy on the coast of Maine, Borden Cottage provides unparalleled residential treatment for substance use and co-occurring disorders. With only 8 clients at a time, their intimate setting enables their expert team to highly personalize care that blends evidence-based therapies, holistic practices, and neuropsychological insights to guide private-pay clients toward lasting recovery.
Engage in a Customized Path to Recovery
Borden Cottage crafts individualized treatment programs that combine clinical expertise, evidence-based therapies, and holistic care. Neuropsychological testing and frequent meetings with the care team help tailor each client’s blend of individual and group therapies, medication, and wellness activities like yoga, tai chi, and personal training. Clients engage in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), mindfulness, art therapy, and recovery support groups.
Thrive with Premium Hospitality & Dining
Set atop 14 secluded acres, Borden Cottage blends turn-of-the-century elegance with modern luxury. Clients stay in private, fully appointed rooms with en suite baths within the main house or guest cottages. The estate features a luxurious wellness facility, pool, theater, billiards, and a bowling alley. An in-house chef prepares gourmet meals using local, seasonal ingredients, served in the communal dining room, a restored 1950s diner, or on the ocean-facing deck.
Reinforce Recovery Long After Treatment Ends
Borden Cottage offers a seamless continuum of care to support lasting sobriety. They connect clients with essential resources for a smooth transition after treatment, helping clients find therapy, sober coaching, case management, and more. Their alumni program is a community designed to provide ongoing support through a strong peer network grounded in shared experiences.
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Optimize Recovery While Maintaining a Career
Borden Cottage supports executives who need to balance professional demands with recovery, offering discreet, customized care in a private, luxury setting. Their expert clinicians design treatment plans that accommodate work responsibilities while prioritizing wellness. With full support and respect for clients’ careers, and access to phones and laptops, clients can heal without compromising their professional commitments.
Extend Support to Loved Ones
Borden Cottage customizes family participation as desired, offering education and support groups on the complexities of the recovery process and the specific needs of families during its early stages. They facilitate family and couple’s sessions, available in person or via telehealth, and arrange clinical team meetings with clients and loved ones to ensure comprehensive support.
Rediscover Joy Through Nature and Creativity
Borden Cottage’s facilities and the exquisite natural landscape of the Maine Coast provide opportunities to ignite new passions or rekindle former interests. Clients can explore outdoor activities like hiking, trail-running, kayaking, cycling, and sailing, or engage in creative pursuits in the art and music studios. This dynamic environment fosters healing, personal growth, and a renewed sense of joy.
Harness the Mind-Brain Connection
Borden Cottage’s mindfulness program integrates ancient wisdom with modern science to support recovery. Through meditation, breathwork, yoga, and art therapy, clients cultivate self-awareness, emotional regulation, and resilience. Cognitive education deepens understanding of substance use disorders, while skill-building helps clients develop healthy coping strategies to deal with triggers and cravings.
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Center Overview
Founded
2023
Occupancy
6-15
Languages
English
Price & Length
$93,000 / 45days - 45 Day Minimum
Estimated Center Costs
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Who We Treat
Men
Women
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Mild Disabilities
Adults with mild physical or intellectual disabilities receive treatment catered to their specific needs in a safe and clinically supportive environment.
Professionals
Busy, high-ranking professionals get the personalized treatment they need with greater accommodations for work, privacy, and outside communication.
Neurodivergent
Address
Camden, ME, USA
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Mental Health
Treatment Focus
You can admit to this center with a primary substance use disorder or a primary mental health condition. You'll receive support each step of the way and individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis.
Treatment
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Executives
Executive treatment programs typically directly support the needs of people who manage businesses and may provide flexible schedules and office space to allow work during treatment.
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Allow Cell Phones
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Luxury
Treatment Services
Intensive Inpatient
The highest level of care, medically managed intensive inpatient services provides 24-hour nursing and physician care.
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
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Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
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Intensive Family Program
Some rehabs offer intensive programs for loved ones. Group and individual therapy sessions help everyone heal, and improve family dynamics.
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Concierge Treatment
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
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Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
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Experiential
Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.
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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Medical
Medical addiction treatment uses approved medications to manage withdrawals and cravings, and to treat contributing mental health conditions.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
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Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
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Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
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Trauma-Specific Therapy
This form of talk therapy addresses any childhood trauma at the root of a patient's current diagnosis.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
Localized magnetic pulses stimulate areas of the brain to increase brain activity and reduce abnormal functions.
Adventure Therapy
This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.
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Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
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Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy
MBCT combines mindfulness practices—like meditation—with cognitive therapy techniques to help patients work through negative thought patterns.
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Motivational Interviewing and Enhancement Therapy (MET)
This approach is based on idea that motivation to change comes from within. Providers use a conversational framework that may help you commit to recovery.
Recreation Therapy
In recreation therapy, recovery can be joyful. Patients practice social skills and work through emotional triggers by engaging in fun activities.
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Relapse Prevention Counseling
Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.
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Stress Management
Patients learn specific stress management techniques, like breathing exercises and how to safely anticipate triggers.
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Tai Chi
A self-paced, graceful exercise that aligns physical and mental energy, using ancient Chinese practices for modern-day wellness.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
This cognitive behavioral therapy teaches patients to accept challenging feelings and make the appropriate changes to reach personal goals.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Ketamine Therapy
Ketamine therapy uses ketamine, a dissociative anesthetic, to provide rapid relief for severe depression, trauma symptoms, and other mental health conditions.
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Conditions We Treat
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
ADHD, ADD
ADHD is a common mental health condition caused by dopamine imbalance. Common symptoms include inattention, hyperactivitiy, and impulsivity.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
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Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
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Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
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Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Neurodiversity
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
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Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
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Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
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Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
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Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
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Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
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Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Marijuana
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
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Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
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Smoking Cessation
Quitting smoking—i.e., ceasing to smoke—means giving up smoking nicotine and tobacco products. This process has very important health benefits.
Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Nicotine
Aftercare
Family Follow-up Counseling
Follow-up Sessions (online)
Recovery Retreats
Relapse Prevention Planning
Ability to Call a Counselor
Alumni Events & Get-Togethers
Outpatient Treatment
Return Visits (alumni pays room & board fee)
Private, Online Alumni Groups
Experience
Personal Amenities
Personal Fitness Trainer
Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Bathroom Essentials
Coffee Maker and Tea
Desk
En Suite Bathroom
Housekeeping
Allow Cell Phones
Internet
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Personal Chef
Private Rooms
Snacks
Thermostat (client can adjust temperature within room)
TV
View
Walk-in Closet
Ultra Luxury
Luxury
Amenities
Beach Access
Pool
Access to Nature
Airport Transfers
Arcade
Basketball Court
Bowling Alley
Business Center
Fitness Center
Gardens
Gourmet Dining
Internet
Internet Access
Library
Ocean View
Chef-prepared Meals
Outdoor Lounge
Private Rooms
Recreation Room
Theater
View
Walking Trails
Ultra Luxury
Luxury
Special Considerations
Dietary Accommodations
Family Program
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
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Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Other dietary needs (vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, etc.)
Activities
AA/NA Meetings
Beach Walks
Biking
Alternative Meetings
Off-Site Activities
Boating Charters
Museums
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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AA/NA Meetings
Adventure Outings
Beach Walks
Biking
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Games
Hiking
Movies
Physical Fitness
Sightseeing
Skiing
Swimming
Water Activities
Snowboarding
Professional Staff
Tom Rodman
Founder & CEO
Mitzi Brown
Head Nurse
RN
Robert Wall
Family & Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
APRN-BC, FNP-BC, PMHNP-BC
Dr. Kate Ervin
Medical Director
MD
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Testimonial
Once arrived at Borden all the staff made me feel right at home. They answered all my questions and made me feel heard. I liked how they wanted us to be such a big part of creating our future plans. I will miss all of the staff and the amazing views at Borden. I am very thankful for my time here.
Former Client
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