My case was positive, I achieved my recovery but the process was very tedious, people are not very friendly and only seek to fulfill their work regardless of your name.
About Tri County Mental Health Services
Tri County Mental Health Services, now called Spurwink, has a location in Lewiston, Maine. This is an agency that provides mental health services and social support services to adults and adolescents. They also have services within the larger Spurwink organization where you can get connected to substance abuse treatment if that’s something you’re struggling with.
They accept policies from most major insurance providers. There are grants available that can help alleviate the cost of care for certain services as well.
Comprehensive Care Through Community Partnerships
Tri-County Mental Health Services is now operating under Spurwink, and this partnership has allowed them to expand services and reach often marginalized individuals in the community.
You’ll find that through the Spurwink network, there are developmentally appropriate programs for adults, teenagers, individuals with intellectual disabilities, families, and individuals with drug or alcohol addiction.
When you receive support at the Lewiston clinic, you can get connected to other programs like substance abuse prevention, treatment, and resources within the Spurwink network and the greater community as a whole.
Outpatient Mental Health Support for Adults and Adolescents
Their age appropriate programs for adults and adolescents help get to the root cause of behavioral health challenges that are impacting your life. There isn’t a one size fits all approach, and instead, you’ll be met with tailored care that supports you where you’re at in your recovery journey.
Adults struggling with substance abuse can get connected to resources, one of which is their crisis center in nearby Portland and their certified community behavioral health clinic.
Past clients who received care here say they appreciate the professionalism and the one on one support they received. Many others say, however, that they needed to be referred elsewhere for more specialized care. While this clinic is able to address co occurring mental health struggles, you likely will be referred to other supports within the Spurwink network or the community if you need more robust services.
Latest Reviews
This agency was horrible. Not knowledgeable. I had one worker that had major issues with his body like depression, sickness, apathy, slightness Of passive, aggressive behaviors., daydreaming. Mostly they weren't super clean. Things like vehicles and surrounding clutter belonging to the worker. Overall, I didn't find any of the materials helpful. I was needing things that are beneficial to my diagnosis, such as a recommended diet, common changes and information for the diagnosis.Basic things. Overall, I was surprised at how useless this agency was.. Basic things, like how to care for yourself. When in recovery, I had also had a car accident at the time. The agency had little to no structure concerning how I was cared for while I was with them and the transition. They councel and offer dealings with life skills. A lot of times people apply to this agency for life skill help. They are capable of making things where., you end up doing all the work for yourself. They are completely useless.. Looking back, I noticed also that some of them were emotional while trying to work.. Overall, none of them had exceptional professional skills. Personal ways of handling things that can be off to some people that aren't in line with common business practice or healthcare.. Also, they give extremely bad judgment calls on organic situations a lot of the time they don't check mostly for the correct process, safety, or the right channels for clearing a decision. These people can make things worse than anything, you can possibly Even be capable of doing without them on your own. I would not recommend them ever. And the structure is so loose with the paper documentation. No one's going to know what happened in the situation, if it needs any changes or alterations along the way.. And you will be left with the entire mess to fix completely on your own with your own resources, without knowing, or what? Who? was responsible.. Also a lot of times they're paper task. They don't complete correctly.Or the alignment of offering out the information they do not correctly convey or complete their part of training the person. Mostly I found a lot of these people are strange. Or younger, the younger ones are almost nerve. Wracking where you might see things to your own mind where they need help for their day to. Day life..
If you have serious mental health issues, I very much recommend you DO NOT go here. I've been dealing with this place for months and I swear I have never been so unstable in my life, especially considering I'm seen here almost every 2 weeks. If I could switch I would but no one is available to take my case on short notice. Constant changes in meds causing insurance issues and going without meds in-between causing huge mental health episodes and withdrawl lows. I've called this place in tears multiple times asking, borderline begging for help and get no where. I've reached out to a supervisor 3 times now with no answer. This place is a joke and doesn't care about the patients stability. Stay away.
Horrible place to go to counseling they love to shift blame on you when doing counseling especially with your telling them that they did something wrong like lie to dhhs Instead of taking responsibility they just lie And chift blame No accountability no responsibility They make it seem like you're the problem and you're the crazy one when you don't heel instead of heal Notice the different spellings of heal mentally
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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.
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 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.
Treatments
The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.
Drug rehab in Maine is the process of helping someone learn how to live without the use of substances. Professional staff provide treatment to address the various issues of addiction. Methods often involve medication, counseling, and evidence-based therapies.
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.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.
Programs
Adult Program
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 Adult Program
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.
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.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.
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.
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.
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Staff
Eric Meyer, LCSW, MBA
President & CEO
Bart Beattie, LCSW
COO
Sandra Bissell
Vice President of HR & Professional Development
Eric Campbell, MS, BCBA
VP of Educational Services
Amy Cohan, LCSW
Senior VP of Outpatient & Community Services
Al Durgin, LCSW
VP of CQI, CCO
Kristen P. Farnham, JD
VP of Legal Affairs & Advancement
Virginia (Ginny) Gentile, CPA
CFO
Contact Information
(207) 783-9141 
1155 Lisbon street
Lewiston, ME 04240
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