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The building is very nice and so are the psych techs. Some of the nurses just want to drug you. They restrained me and forced a shot while I was sitting on my bed playing cards. After that the refused to let me make a phone call even though as a minor I have the right to cal ...
About Acadia Hospital
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a prominent substance abuse treatment provider in Bangor, Maine. This is a multi department facility, but for addiction recovery they have outpatient treatment including substance abuse counseling and medication assisted treatment or MAT. If you’re visiting Bangor for the first time, be sure to explore its many museums to get a feel for the area and its history.
Meeting Each Patient Where You Are for Addiction Recovery
The holistic approach used by this hospital delivers comprehensive care that meets your physical and mental needs. By exploring both sides of your health, your care team can find interlinked issues that could otherwise go unnoticed and provide more effective treatment.
But “meeting you where you are” means something else here too. Telehealth allows you to meet with your providers wherever you are when you can’t visit the treatment center. It’s a great way to accommodate people of different physical abilities or to simply have a backup plan.
The Northern Light Health network accepts Medicare and Medicaid. They also work with many private insurance plans. If you’re uninsured and worried about costs, you may qualify for their financial aid program.
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Nikki Wisher, BA
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I've gone to Acadia twice, I was 11 years old both times. I stayed in 2 South on the second floor. Everybody was wonderful. Staff was kind and supportive (most of the time). Plenty of privileges (Radio, phone, outside, video games, supervised tablet use.) Admission time was highly unsatisfactory. I rotted away in a gurney for about 2 weeks waiting for a bed here which, obviously, was painfully uncomfortable and worsened my already diminishing mental state. Otherwise, I had a relatively positive experience here.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you for your honest review! We always want to help out as fast as possible, and we'll work on speeding things up. We hope that you'll visit us the next time you need services. All the best!
Spent a month, which I thought was long(involuntary).
They tried prescribing me risperdone. If they looked up my health records may have found that it caused me involuntary movements. Still they presisted.
They came around to the one I was suggesting abilify after two weeks then microdosed me 1mg, 3mg 5mg 7.5mg 10mg. When 5 mg is an acceptable starting dose.
Discharge was terrible.
May as well throw you in loops.
All the places they suggested for me, said they never got calls or my name.
I live an hour from Bangor. They sent my script to a pharmacy in Bangor (I got a car). Then suggested a case manager out of Bangor (again live an hour away) (again got a car). Like my "team" never made the right calls to help me with the aftercare. Besides a therapist and phychiatrist through Northern Light all telehealth. Then to go on I had a $70,000 bill. "How would you like to pay this". Well with some rude answered phone conversations. My insurance luckily stepped in. I donated $298.00 to help them get better puzzles, books, pencil, journals etc. I hope its not a new keurig. But thats not why Im rating it one. Billing department was futile. Discharge was all dead ends. Its not good some people only have acadia or suggest it as an option in the surrounding area. I would like to give a better rating. My stay caused more harm than good.
Response from the owner1 week ago
This certainly does not correspond with the high standards you should expect from us. We always strive to provide a compassionate, quality experience, and a clear billing process. Please reach out to us at 207.973.8110 or PatientAdvocate@northernlight.org, so we can look into your concerns. We hope to hear from you soon.
What really sunk it? Being punished through the removal of outdoor privileges for the entirety of the 3-week duration. I never saw the outside. I added a star for the psych techs who were really kind (for the most part).
Response from the owner1 week ago
We truly appreciate the honest feedback. We will look into your review, and use it as an opportunity to improve the services we provide. Please reach out to us at 207.973.8110 or PatientAdvocate@northernlight.org, so we can address any concerns. 
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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.
24-hour clinical care in Maine provides rehab clients with a more comfortable detox experience. This can lead to better recovery outcomes. Under this care, clients receive treatment for withdrawal symptoms as well as assistance with mental health disorders. This treatment may include medications, nutritional supplements, and professional counseling to address health issues, addiction issues, and co-occurring disorders.
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
Programs
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Clinical Services
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Eating disorders include anorexia, bulimia, binge eating, and dysfunctional eating patterns. Many psychologists and other mental health professionals consider eating disorders to be food addictions, meaning food is being used in an addictive way (similar to drug or alcohol addiction). Certain substance abuse treatment programs will have treatment for eating disorders as one of the services offered. An eating disorder may also present as a co-occuring disorder or dual diagnosis alongside drug and alcohol addiction.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.
Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.
Staff & Accreditations
Staff
Mark A Lukens, MBA
Senior VP & President
John J Campbell III, MD, FANPA
VP & Senior Physician Executive
Samantha Foss, DNP, MBA, MSN, RN, NE-BC, FACHE
VP of Nursing & Patient Care Services
Raymond Douglas Doug Townsend, LCPC, MBA
VP of Operations
Accreditations
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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Bangor, ME 04401
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