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Who oversees treatment
In Maine, the Department of Health and Human Services' Division of Licensing and Certification, through its Behavioral Health Program, licenses mental health and substance use disorder programs.
Prescription monitoring
Maine's Prescription Monitoring Program is a secure statewide database that lets providers check a patient's controlled substance history before prescribing or dispensing.
Overdose Good Samaritan law
Maine's overdose Good Samaritan law (17-A M.R.S. 1111-B) protects the caller, anyone giving aid, and the person overdosing from arrest and prosecution arising from the emergency response, with exceptions for certain serious offenses.
Featured drug treatment programs in Maine
Acadia Hospital
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPDual diagnosisCatholic Charities Maine – Saint Francis Recovery Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentDual diagnosisWellspring Inc – Infinity House Women and Childrens
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Inpatient / residentialDrug treatmentCrooked River Counseling PA – Main Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAroostook Mental Health Center – Calais Outpatient Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAroostook Mental Health Center
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPDual diagnosisAroostook Mental Health Center – Fort Kent Outpatient Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAroostook Mental Health Center – Houlton Outpatient Office
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentAvalon Counseling Services
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPAlcohol treatmentCarpe Diem Behavioral Associates Inc
LGBTQ program (SAMHSA)Drug treatmentIOP / PHPMental health and substance use together
Depression, anxiety and trauma often show up alongside substance use, and SAMHSA data show higher rates of mental illness among lesbian, gay and bisexual adults. Treating both at once usually works better than treating them separately.
If that sounds familiar, look at LGBTQ dual diagnosis treatment.
How drug rehab works
Good drug rehab treats the whole picture: the drug, any mental health conditions, physical health and the social life around use. If you use more than one substance, tell the program so the plan covers all of them.
LGBTQ Drug Rehab by city in Maine
Smaller towns are covered on the page for their nearest larger city.
- Portland
- Bangor
- Lewiston
- Sanford
- Waterville
- South Portland
- Auburn
- Augusta
- Biddeford
- Saco
- Westbrook
- Brewer
- Presque Isle
- Rockland
- Ellsworth
- Caribou
Paying for treatment
Most private health insurance plans cover addiction treatment, including detox, residential care and outpatient programs, though coverage depends on your plan and whether the program is in network. Ask about prior authorization before you go, and see our insurance guides.
Other treatment in Maine
LGBTQ RehabGay & Gay-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Addiction TreatmentLGBTQ-Friendly RehabLGBTQ Alcohol RehabLGBTQ DetoxLGBTQ Dual Diagnosis Treatment