Crossroads - Back Cove

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Residential

Primary Level of Care

Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.

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Insurance

Insurance Accepted

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With a long history of helping women recover, Crossroads Back Cove Women’s Residential treats addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions in one specialized program. Designed specifically for women, the program addresses trauma, low self-esteem, stress, relationship challenges, and other underlying issues that often fuel substance use and disordered eating.

A Balanced Approach to Healing and Recovery

Women begin building meaningful connections in recovery through peer support, 12-Step participation, and family involvement woven throughout treatment. At Back Cove, healing extends far beyond traditional talk therapy. Women reconnect with themselves through yoga, mindfulness, acupuncture, equine therapy, and experiential wellness activities designed to reduce stress, restore confidence, and support emotional healing.

Specialized Dual-Diagnosis Care for Women

Crossroads treats addiction, eating disorders, and mental health conditions together instead of separating them into different tracks of care. Each woman receives individualized support based on her specific needs and recovery goals. Few programs in Maine and New England offer this level of integrated, women-focused treatment.

A Small, Supportive Space for Healing

Back Cove’s 10-bed residential setting near Portland’s waterfront gives women space to focus on recovery without the distractions of daily life. Clients can access the Back Cove Trail and nearby outdoor spaces during recreational and wellness activities. The smaller program size helps create a close-knit recovery community with personalized support and a calm, structured environment.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
71 US Route 1 Suite E Scarborough, ME 04074 View Map
Primary Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabil...

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
28+ days
Founded in 1974
52 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Bipolar, Depression, Eating Disorders +3 More
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +5 More
MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT

Supportive Medication for Recovery

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT

Methadone

(Dolophine®, Methadose®)
Reduces opioid cravings
Not Available

Naltrexone

(Vivitrol®, Revia®)
Blocks opioid effects
Available

Buprenorphine

(Suboxone®, Subutex®, Sublocade®, Zubsolv®)
Eases opioid withdrawal
Available

Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.

How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

Estimated Cash Pay Rate

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Specialized Care for Eating Disorders
Specialized Care for Eating Disorders
Back Cove is one of the few residential programs in Maine and New England that treats both eating disorders and addiction in women. Women participate in group therapy focused on body image, emotional regulation, mental health, and relapse prevention, along with nutrition support and education.
A Calm, Close-Knit Space for Recovery
A Calm, Close-Knit Space for Recovery
With only 10 residential beds, Back Cove offers a smaller and more personal recovery experience than many larger treatment centers. Located near Portland’s waterfront and within walking distance of the Back Cove Trail, the program gives women access to outdoor space, fresh air, and a peaceful Maine setting during treatment.
Women can participate in yoga, acupuncture, mindfulness practices, recreational therapy, and equine-assisted therapy to manage stress, process emotions, and build healthier coping skills outside of traditional therapy sessions.
Women and their families take part in family therapy, clinician-led updates, and recovery education focused on addiction, eating disorders, and mental health. Families can also attend Al-Anon meetings and join aftercare planning to improve communication and support long-term recovery.
Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Not included
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Included
Residential Rehab
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Not included
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Not included
Outpatient
Not Offered at This Center
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Not included
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Women
Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Who We Treat

Women
Women only

Women only

Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.

Approaches

Evidence-Based

Evidence-Based

A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Holistic

Holistic

A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Acupuncture
Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Equine Therapy

Equine Therapy

Guided interactions with trained horses, their handler, and a therapist can help patients improve their self-esteem, trust, empathy, and social skills.

Expressive Arts

Expressive Arts

Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

Nutrition Counseling

Nutrition Counseling

Nutritious food helps patients heal from within, setting them up for mental and bodily wellness as they learn about healthy eating.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Bipolar

Bipolar

This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.

Depression

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.

Eating Disorders

Eating Disorders

An eating disorder is a long-term pattern of unhealthy behavior relating to food. Most people with eating disorders have a distorted self-image.

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

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

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.

Trauma

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."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their use can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Heroin

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

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to develop an addiction to any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Private Rooms
Shared Bathroom
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Access to Nature

Activities

Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

Smoking and Vaping Policy

Smoking Allowed in Designated Areas
Vaping Not Allowed
Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: acupuncture, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Scarborough, Maine, United States.
The typical length is 28+ days.
Crossroads - Back Cove provides residential, accepts patients with prescribed medications for alcohol use disorder and more.

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