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Those rude receptionists wouldn't let me see my dad when they said they would help him and they didn't. Nurses weren't hygienic, they didn't wear gloves or wash hands constantly. Doctors were always rushed, over spoke and my dad felt like he was treated like incompetent and ...
About Maine Medical Center – Outpatient
Maine Medical Center – Outpatient is located in Portland, Maine. They provide outpatient behavioral health services to address and treat co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders. They are close to several medical facilities, restaurants and accessible to I-295.
Nearby, you can visit Deering Oaks Park, the Western Promenade and the Fore River. You can also go to the Children’s Museum and Theatre of Maine, the Maine Historical Society, Victoria Mansion and the Merrill Auditorium for cultural landmarks.
Dedicated Addiction Medicine Department
They have a dedicated department to address addiction medication and provide outpatient care for substance use treatment. They will address your immediate needs if you require detoxification for alcohol or opioids and other substances.
MAT Assisted Treatment for Stabilization
If you qualify, they may provide you with medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help manage withdrawals during your stabilization process and keep cravings at bay. They also treat those experiencing addictions to stimulants.
Crisis support is offered 24/7. Before your discharge, they will work with you to create a plan that meets your immediate needs for counseling, therapy and medication management.
Onsite Screening for Sexually Transmitted Diseases
I like that they also offer screenings for HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. They also treat Hepatitis C and other disorders and will provide educational care and support groups to those seeking peer support.
They provide aftercare support to help you connect with additional treatment options and community support groups. Referrals may include access to education programs, employment services and housing, for those experiencing instability.
They also offer care dedicated to seniors and their age-specific challenges that they may be experiencing. They commit to providing you with ongoing support for the duration of your addiction and into your commitment to sobriety. They offer a partial hospitalization (PHP) and intensive outpatient (IOP) program as a step-down option following your stabilization.
Fact checked and written by:
Camille Sylvain
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS
Latest Reviews
Maine Medical Center forcefully injected me with drugs that blind me and give me visual cortex brain damage permanently, specifically against my consent in fact, and at times in my sleep.
After presenting every single staff and doctor with the evidence from three neuro-opthamologists, including the head one at Boston General Hospital, as to why I am NOT to take SSRI's (because they already had permanently blinded my vision and damage the visual cortex of my brain)
The drugs were continued to be forced to me by these doctors and staff, under threat of commitment and constant forced injections of hard drugs. I told every single one of them. Side effects were called 'normal' even though we're talking about:
- Eye Pain severe, and head pressure
- Severe Night Blindness
- Severe VSS (visual snow syndrome)
- Severe Visual Snow
- Severe Light Sensitivity, can't go outside most the time
-Heavy Afterimages
-Heavy Trailing
- Heavy Floaters & shadows
- Whole field of Vision flickering on and off like a lightbulb
- Light Flashes
list goes on
Why was this done for me going in myself for a severe migraine (worried of an aneurysm).
Disgusting, inhumane & trashy hospital. Just about anyone who works there should be ashamed.
Worse hospital ever My Grandson came there sick with blisters on mouth. 24hrs later still had done nothing to help him nor able to tell what was wrong Wouldn't listen to suggestions parent were given & refuse to transfer him somewhere he could get better assistance
The most political and unprofessional hospital I’ve ever seen. Not an American flag in sight or even a flag of Maine, instead they only have gay flags in every corner of the building and most of the staff and medical personnel that work there wear gay pins or stickers. I find that to be completely uncomfortable to be around and extremely inappropriate. When checking on a patient in the ER, a medical personnel asked the patient and I if we watch Jimmy Kimmel (a political commentator), and it just felt weird and out of place bringing up a topic like that. It’s a hospital shoving a political message down the throat of any who enter, and I get the impression that they only care about virtue signaling and pandering to one specific type clientele. Wouldn’t recommend this place to anyone.
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Accepted Insurance
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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
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.
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.
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.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.
Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
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.
Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.
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Andrew T. Mueller, MD
CEO
Daniel Nigrin, MD
CIO
Adrian Moran, MD
Chief Medical & Transformation Officer
Contact Information
22 Bramhall street
Portland, ME 04102
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