RMCL/HealthWays – East Machias Clinic: Comprehensive Addiction Treatment
RMCL/HealthWays – East Machias Clinic, located at 893 Main Street, East Machias, ME, provides essential substance use disorder and mental health services to the community. This facility is recognized for its commitment to offering accessible and quality care for individuals struggling with addiction, including a strong focus on opioid use disorders.
Treatment Services and Setting
The clinic delivers substance use treatment and also addresses co-occurring disorders, which includes treating serious mental health illnesses in adults alongside substance abuse. All treatment is provided in an outpatient setting. This includes regular outpatient treatment, as well as specialized outpatient services for methadone, buprenorphine, or naltrexone treatment, which are crucial components of medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Clients benefit from various treatment modalities tailored to their individual needs:
- Individual counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Holistic Treatment
Specialized Opioid Addiction Care
A core focus of the RMCL/HealthWays East Machias Clinic is the treatment of opioid use disorders, covering addictions to substances like heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers. The center holds SAMHSA certification for its Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), ensuring adherence to high standards for effective treatment. This care includes buprenorphine detoxification and maintenance programs, utilizing medication during detox and treatment to support recovery.
Payment and Access
Access to care is broadened through a variety of payment support options. The clinic accepts:
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- State-financed health insurance plans other than Medicaid
- Sliding fee scale (fees adjusted based on income and other factors)
This flexible approach to payment helps ensure that necessary mental health and substance use disorder counseling is available to a wider range of individuals seeking recovery.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of addiction does the clinic treat?
The clinic treats general substance use disorders, with a specialized program dedicated to opioid addictions, including heroin, fentanyl, and prescription painkillers.
What is the treatment setting at RMCL/HealthWays East Machias Clinic?
All services are provided on an outpatient basis, which includes regular outpatient treatment and specific outpatient services for medication-assisted treatment.
Does the clinic offer treatment for mental health issues?
Yes, the clinic offers treatment for co-occurring disorders, providing both substance use treatment and mental health treatment for individuals with serious mental health illnesses.
Do they accept insurance?
Yes, the clinic accepts various forms of payment, including Medicaid, Medicare, private health insurance, and offers a sliding fee scale based on income.

