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Catholic Charities - Maine/Behavioral Health Network

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420 Cumberland Avenue, Portland, ME, Maine 04101
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Catholic Charities Maine: Compassionate Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Catholic Charities Maine offers dedicated Substance Use Disorder (SUD) services designed to provide compassionate, confidential, and comprehensive support for individuals striving to overcome addiction. Understanding that the journey to sobriety is deeply personal, their programs are rooted in the belief that recovery is not only possible but achievable through consistent support and effective treatment modalities. They aim to restore hope and save lives by addressing the physical, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of addiction.

Integrated Counseling and Outpatient Services

The organization provides vital counseling services, including those located at 420 Cumberland Avenue in Portland, ME. This outpatient setting focuses on equipping individuals with the tools needed for long-term sobriety while managing daily life responsibilities. Services are flexible and tailored to meet various recovery stages, ranging from early intervention to sustained recovery management.

  • Individual Counseling and Psychotherapy
  • Co-Occurring Treatment for mental health and substance abuse issues
  • Solution-Focused Motivational Therapy
  • Early Recovery Treatment programs
  • Opiate Replacement Therapy (Suboxone)
  • Psychiatry services

St. Francis Recovery Center: Residential Rehabilitation

For individuals requiring a more structured environment, Catholic Charities Maine operates the St. Francis Recovery Center, which specializes in residential rehabilitation for adult men. This center offers a therapeutic community where residents receive round-the-clock care and clinical services aimed at achieving and maintaining continued sobriety. The residential program emphasizes a supportive and confidential atmosphere, recognizing that a stable environment is crucial for healing.

A Holistic Approach to Recovery

Catholic Charities Maine is committed to a holistic model of care. Their services integrate evidence-based clinical practices with a person-centered philosophy. This approach ensures that treatment extends beyond merely stopping substance use; it helps clients address underlying issues, build healthy coping mechanisms, and reconnect with their communities. Whether through intensive residential care or flexible outpatient counseling, the goal remains the same: fostering a foundation for a healthy, hopeful, and substance-free future.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of substance use disorders does Catholic Charities Maine treat?

They provide treatment and support for various substance use disorders, including opioid dependence through Opiate Replacement Therapy, alcohol dependence, and other forms of substance abuse, often including co-occurring mental health disorders.

Do they offer services for both men and women?

While the St. Francis Recovery Center offers residential rehabilitation specifically for adult men, Catholic Charities Maine provides outpatient counseling and psychotherapy services that are available to all individuals.

How can I start the process for treatment?

You can typically begin by contacting the organization directly. For counseling services at the Portland location, you may call (207) 775-5671. For information regarding the St. Francis Recovery Center, you can call 207-784-2901 to inquire about availability and intake procedures.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Outpatient
Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment
Regular outpatient treatment
Age Groups Accepted
Young Adults
Adults
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicaid
Cash or self-payment
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine maintenance
Prescribes buprenorphine
Prescribes naltrexone
Relapse prevention with naltrexone
Maintenance service with medically supervised withdrawal after stabilization
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
Accepts clients using medication assisted treatment for alcohol use disorder but prescribed elsewhere
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®)
Disulfiram
Buprenorphine with naloxone
Buprenorphine without naloxone
Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Lofexidine
Clonidine
Medication for mental disorders
Nicotine replacement
Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Professional interventionist/educational consultant
Treatment Approaches
Anger management
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Contingency management/motivational incentives
Community reinforcement plus vouchers
Motivational interviewing
Matrix Model
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
12-step facilitation
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Facility Operation
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
State department of health
Council on Accreditation (COA)
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Adult women
Pregnant/postpartum women
Adult men
Seniors or older adults
Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
Clients who have experienced trauma
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
Substance use disorder education
Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Exclusive Services
Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients
Ancillary Services
Case management service
Mental health services
Social skills development
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Other languages (excluding Spanish)
Other Languages
German
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