Located in Lewiston, ME, Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Services offers
outpatient care for people seeking help with substance use and related challenges.
The facility provides levels of care including outpatient and typical program lengths around 5 days.
The clinical model combines evidence-based and supportive therapies such as 1-on-1 counseling,
cognitive behavioral therapy,
family therapy,
group therapy, nutrition counseling and dialectical behavior therapy.
The program serves men, women, adolescents, children and older adults and treats co-occurring disorders, drug addiction and smoking cessation.
The center works with 24 insurers including Tricare, Tufts Health, United Healthcare and
Aetna, so cost should not be a barrier to reaching out.
Ongoing support continues after treatment through support meetings.
Verify current programs, openings, and insurance by contacting Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Services, or call our confidential helpline for help finding the right fit.
Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Behavioral Health Services provide structured pathways to evidence-based care.
Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)