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Portland, Maine, United States
Casco Bay Recovery
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Casco Bay Recovery allows a variety of different options to help pay for your rehab needs. These include the following:
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Helps clients navigate the path to healing through substance use outpatient programs that chart a clear course forward in coastal Portland, Maine.
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About Casco Bay Recovery
At Casco Bay Recovery, they walk every step of the healing journey with their clients. From partial hospitalization programs and intensive outpatient programs to aftercare planning, they offer a full menu of outpatient treatment options. They not only treat substance use disorders, but the underlying mental health conditions that often come with it. With options for medication-assisted treatment, gender-specific care, and young adults programs, Casco Bay truly personalizes their care for each client.
Feel a Personal Connection—More Than a Treatment Plan
Casco Bay Recovery’s approach is rooted in real connection—not just protocols. Treatment isn’t just about checking boxes—it’s about helping each person feel seen and heard in the ways that they need. Clinicians don’t hand out cookie cutter plans; they work closely with each client using trusted therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. Every client is met with honesty and heart, because Casco Bay doesn’t forget the human behind the diagnosis.
Enjoy a Clean, Quiet, Coastal Environment
On the coast of Portland, Maine, this center blends the charm of New England with a comfortable clinical setting to support deep personal work. Inside, clients find a clean, cozy space that fosters a sense of calm, while outside, the proximity to Casco Bay’s beauty offers opportunities for grounding.
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Insurance Accepted
Provider's Policy:Casco Bay Recovery allows a variety of different options to help pay for your rehab needs. These include the following:
Oscar
A patient-first health insurance company, offering a range of insurance products and services to thousands of people across the United States.
Humana
With roots in the health field dating back to 1961, Humana is a trusted insurance provider that proudly serves over 20 million Americans.
GEHA
Exclusively serving federal and postal employees with clinical and dental benefits for employees and their families. Benefits apply to retired military, too.
Optum
Part of UnitedHealth Group, providing care to over 165,000 people worldwide.
Receive Support for the Body and Mind in Early Recovery
Casco Bay Recovery uses medication-assisted treatment (MAT) as a bridge to stability, safety, and lasting change. MAT is used thoughtfully and individually, combining Suboxone or Vivitrol with therapy and peer support to ease cravings and prevent relapse. MAT is used to create space for people to heal mentally and emotionally without being overwhelmed by obsession or withdrawal.
Find Tools, People, and Structure for Life after Treatment
The real work of recovery begins after treatment—and Casco Bay Recovery is there for every step that follows. They offer ongoing counseling, peer support, relapse prevention planning, and help finding sober housing, if needed. Staying sober isn’t about having enough willpower—it’s about having the right people and structure in place long after clients leave.
Get Support for the Most Pivotal Chapter of Life
Casco Bay’s young adult program is where clarity replaces chaos. Designed for people in their late teens and twenties, this program meets young adults at the crossroads of identity, pressure, and potential. With age-appropriate therapy, life skills, and peer connection, clients learn to manage emotions, let go of the past, and build a future that actually excites them.
Navigate Recovery with Gender-Specific Care
Healing is personal, and so is the path to get there. Casco Bay Recovery offers gender-specific treatment programs designed to meet the emotional, psychological, and social needs of both men and women. In these focused spaces, clients open up more freely, build trust with peers, and work through challenges without performing or hiding.
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Center Overview
Founded
2022
Occupancy
31-50
Insurance
Accepted
Languages
English
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
Day
$333 (PHP)
Day
$150 (IOP)
Estimated Cash Pay Rate
If you are not using insurance, the cost listed above, $5,000, is an estimate of the cash pay rate. Center pricing can vary based on program and length of stay. Contact the center for more information. Recovery.com strives for price transparency so you can make an informed decision.
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.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
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.
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.
Veterans
Patients who completed active military duty receive specialized treatment focused on trauma, grief, loss, and finding a new work-life balance.
Accreditation
Joint Commission
Address
989 Brighton Ave Portland, ME 04102
Treatment Focus: Substance Use and Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment Focus
This center treats primary substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.
Treatment
Specializations
Family Program
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
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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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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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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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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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Treatment Services
Day Treatment
In a PHP, patients live at home but follow an intensive schedule of treatment. Most programs require you to be on-site for about 40 hours per week.
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Intensive Outpatient Program
In an IOP, patients live at home or a sober living, but attend treatment typically 9-15 hours a week. Most programs include talk therapy, support groups, and other methods.
Virtual
Outpatient
During outpatient rehab, patients attend a structured treatment program while continuing to live at home.
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Outpatient Therapy
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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Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
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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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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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Acupuncture
Mindfulness Therapy
This ancient practice can be mental, emotional, and even spiritual. In meditation, you focus your attention on the present moment without judgement.
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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
Introduction to the 12 Step Program
Experiential Therapy
With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.
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Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
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Gestalt Therapy
This treatment teaches self-awareness, interrupts negative thought patterns, and gives patients insight into how their environment impacts mental health.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
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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Motivational Interviewing
Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.
Music Therapy
Singing, performing, and even listening to music can be therapeutic. Music therapy sessions are facilitated by certified counselors.
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Nutrition Counseling
Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.
Psychoeducation
This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.
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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Relaxation Therapy
Muscle relaxation techniques relax mind and body. They can easily be practiced outside treatment, making it a valuable coping tool for continued recovery.
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Seeking Safety
Not looking to the past, patients improve their present circumstances. They work toward safety without detailing traumatic events.
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Solution Focused, Goal-Oriented Therapy
A quick goal-oriented therapy that helps patients identify their current and future goals, find out how to achieve them, and empower future problem-solving.
Spiritual Care
Tending to spiritual health helps treatment become more effective, allowing patients to better cope with their emotions and rebuild their spiritual wellbeing.
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Twelve Step Facilitation
12-Step groups offer a framework for addiction recovery. Members commit to a higher power, recognize their issues, and support each other in the healing process.
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Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Group Therapy
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
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Conditions We Treat
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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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.
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.
Psychedelics
Hallucinogenic drugs—like LSD—cause euphoria and increased sensory experiences. When abused, they can lead to depression and psychosis.
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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Synthetic Drugs
Synthetic drugs are made in a lab, unlike plant-based drugs like mushrooms. Most synthetic drugs are either stimulants or synthetic cannabinoids.
Aftercare
Family Follow-up Counseling
Support Meetings
Ability to Call a Counselor
Outpatient Treatment
Experience
Amenities
Kitchenette
Outdoor Space
Lounge
Special Considerations
Family Program
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.
Gender-specific groups
Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.
Wheelchair Accessible
Young Adults Program
Programs for young adults bring teens 18+ together to discuss age-specific challenges, vocational and educational progress, and successes in treatment.
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Activities
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
Off-Site Amenities
Access to Nature
Ocean View
Professional Staff
Leslie Briggs
Director, Admissions
Gregory Perchik
Clinical Director
LCSW, CCS
Julie Smith
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
APRN, PMHNP-BC
Nicholas Pfenning
Program Director
LADC, CCS
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Testimonial
From the moment I made the decision to stop my life and face my addiction; Casco Bay Recovery held my hand and gently guided me. The entire staff is extremely thoughtful, delicate, informative and supportive. I am so grateful and thankful to have chosen this facility. With their help and teachings I feel confident with my ongoing quest of Recovery. I have made beautiful connections with their lovely staff and know I can call them anytime. Thank you SO much CBR. You changed and saved my life.
Anastasia B.
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