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Scarborough, ME

Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center

Founded

1974

Program Length

30+ days

Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.

Located in Scarborough at the junction of Route 1 and Highway 701, Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center offers outpatient treatment for substance use concerns and eating disorders, with intensive outpatient programs (IOP) and day treatment exclusive to women as well as outpatient counseling and education groups for women, men, and their families. Bus Line 1 stops about half a mile away, providing access for clients traveling via public transportation and parking is available at the building. Crossroads offers assistance for transportation and childcare needs. Founded in 1974, Crossroads offers over 50 years of experience treating substance use and eating disorders. Crossroads offers separate day treatment and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) for women with substance use and eating disorders. Women in the eating disorder IOP meet for group counseling implementing cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) led by masters-level clinicians. They also participate in medical nutrition therapy led by dieticians and share meals with other participants, reviewed by dieticians. This program meets Monday through Friday for 3 hours each day. Day treatment offers a more intensive level of care, meeting for 6 hours per day Monday through Friday. The women’s substance use IOP offers individual sessions and group therapy including early recovery, relapse prevention, family education, social support, and 12-Step groups. This program meets 3-5 days per week for 3 hours per day. Day treatment meets 6 hours per day, 5 days per week, with women in the substance use and eating disorder groups meeting separately for half the day and together for the other half. Crossroads offers additional individual, couples, family, and group counseling for men and women with substance use and eating disorders, helping clients with personal struggles and interpersonal relationships. They also offer a driver education and evaluation program (DEEP) for individuals who have received charges for driving under the influence.

Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center
Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center
Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center
Crossroads Greater Portland Counseling Center

Services

Key offerings grouped by category

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 (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Outpatient Outpatient day treatment or partial hospitalization Intensive outpatient treatment Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment Regular outpatient treatment

Opioid Medications used in Treatment

Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment

External Opioid Medications Source

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

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

External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment

Other contracted prescribing entity No formal relationship with prescribing entity

Type of Opioid Treatment

Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Relapse prevention with naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere

Pharmacotherapies

Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement

Treatment Approaches

Anger management Cognitive behavioral therapy Contingency management/motivational incentives Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Trauma-related counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)

Private non-profit organization

License/Certification/Accreditation

State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)

Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted

Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs IHS/Tribal/Urban (ITU) funds Medicare Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid SAMHSA funding/block grants

Special Programs/Groups Offered

Adult women

Assessment/Pre-treatment

Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Interim services for clients Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders

Testing

Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening

Transitional Services

Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education

Other Services

Treatment for other addiction disorder

Education and Counseling Services

Substance use disorder education Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling

Facility Smoking Policy

Smoking not permitted

Age Groups Accepted

Young Adults Adults

Sex Accepted

Female Male

Exclusive Services

Specially designed program for DUI/DWI clients

Language Services

Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing

Facility Vaping Policy

Vaping not permitted

Ancillary Services

Mental health services Social skills development

Contact Information

Address

71 U.S. Route 1, Suite E, Scarborough, ME, 04074

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