Autism Treatment Centers in Maine

Photo of Joshua Altschule - Cornerstones of Maine, Treatment Center
Cornerstones of Maine
Treatment Center
Portland, ME 04101
Sometimes, feeling stuck just means you’re on the edge of something new. We help young adults ages 18–30 move from potential to progress through structured residential treatment and transitional living. If you're feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or stuck—you’re not broken, and you're not alone. Our clients face anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, trauma, and more. At Cornerstones of Maine, we meet you where you are and help you build independence, confidence, and real-world skills in a supportive, community-based environment. Come as you are—and grow into who you’re meant to be.
Sometimes, feeling stuck just means you’re on the edge of something new. We help young adults ages 18–30 move from potential to progress through structured residential treatment and transitional living. If you're feeling unmotivated, overwhelmed, or stuck—you’re not broken, and you're not alone. Our clients face anxiety, depression, ASD, ADHD, trauma, and more. At Cornerstones of Maine, we meet you where you are and help you build independence, confidence, and real-world skills in a supportive, community-based environment. Come as you are—and grow into who you’re meant to be.
(207) 579-0881 View (207) 579-0881
Photo of Ridge Rtc - Ridge RTC - Teen Treatment Center in Maine, Treatment Center
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
(207) 945-8411 View (207) 945-8411
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Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare
Treatment Center
Bangor, ME 04401
Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) commits to being a client-focused center of excellence in integrated behavioral healthcare by providing high quality, current and evidence-based community services throughout Maine in an ethical, reliable and effective manner. In so doing, CBH advocates for positive change through services delivered in the community in collaboration with private and State agencies.
Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare (CBH) commits to being a client-focused center of excellence in integrated behavioral healthcare by providing high quality, current and evidence-based community services throughout Maine in an ethical, reliable and effective manner. In so doing, CBH advocates for positive change through services delivered in the community in collaboration with private and State agencies.
(207) 517-2272 View (207) 517-2272
Photo of Ridge Rtc - Ridge RTC - Teen Treatment Center in New Hampshire, Treatment Center
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
Uniquely situated within the natural beauty of New England, both Ridge residential teen treatment centers in New Hampshire and Maine are specialized mental health treatment programs designed for teens, ages 12-18, requiring therapeutic assessment and enhanced support for mental, emotional, and behavioral health issues. The Ridge RTC provides a supportive and caring environment for teens who need more intense care than they can receive at home, at school, or in a traditional outpatient setting. Our programming focuses on stabilizing, evaluating, and preparing teenagers for a happier and more productive life beyond the program. We are proud to offer one of the most intensive treatment programs in the country. Our teen residential program offers 4 individual therapy sessions per week, group therapy multiple times a day, and a comprehensive family therapy component. Our holistic program includes psychiatric care, medication management, physical exercise, nutrition and other recreational activities. At The Ridge RTC, accessibility matters. With a commitment to extending high-quality treatment to as many families as possible, we are in-network with most major insurance carriers.
(603) 803-4350 View (603) 803-4350

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Autism Treatment Centers

What is the most effective treatment for autism?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.

How does ABA work?

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.

How does treatment for autism work?

Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.

How long does therapy for autism take?

Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.