Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers in Cumberland County, ME

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Art of Awareness
Treatment Center
South Portland, ME 04106
At Art of Awareness Wellness Center, safety, balance, and creative healing are the foundation of our work. We envision a healing journey in which health and wellness are a parallel process for the both the care receiver and a care provider. Art of Awareness is a hybrid psychotherapy organization that offers in-person as well as telehealth services. We strive to create an environment of safety, inclusivity, balance, and creative healing.
At Art of Awareness Wellness Center, safety, balance, and creative healing are the foundation of our work. We envision a healing journey in which health and wellness are a parallel process for the both the care receiver and a care provider. Art of Awareness is a hybrid psychotherapy organization that offers in-person as well as telehealth services. We strive to create an environment of safety, inclusivity, balance, and creative healing.
(207) 407-5677 View (207) 407-5677
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Pine Tree Recovery Center
Treatment Center
1 Endorsed
Portland, ME 04103
Pine Tree Recovery Center is a private detoxification program that offers upscale, state-of-the-art amenities along with the highest quality of medical care available. Medical detox is the cornerstone of lifelong addiction recovery. No matter what your personal background with substance abuse or addiction, entering into a medical detox is always a necessary first step. Serving clients from throughout the entire east coast and surrounding areas, Pine Tree Recovery Center believes in providing medical detoxification services that focus heavily on promoting comfort and making the withdrawal process as pain-free as possible. Our highly trained team of medical professionals and addiction specialists utilize certain detoxification protocols that were specifically designed to increase comfort, reduce pain, and manage cravings. The goal of medical detox is to stabilize a client physically while preparing them to enter into the next level of care. Pine Tree Recovery Center combines evidence-based approaches like medication assisted treatment with proven holistic methods, making for a comprehensive and individualized detox program unlike any other.
Pine Tree Recovery Center is a private detoxification program that offers upscale, state-of-the-art amenities along with the highest quality of medical care available. Medical detox is the cornerstone of lifelong addiction recovery. No matter what your personal background with substance abuse or addiction, entering into a medical detox is always a necessary first step. Serving clients from throughout the entire east coast and surrounding areas, Pine Tree Recovery Center believes in providing medical detoxification services that focus heavily on promoting comfort and making the withdrawal process as pain-free as possible. Our highly trained team of medical professionals and addiction specialists utilize certain detoxification protocols that were specifically designed to increase comfort, reduce pain, and manage cravings. The goal of medical detox is to stabilize a client physically while preparing them to enter into the next level of care. Pine Tree Recovery Center combines evidence-based approaches like medication assisted treatment with proven holistic methods, making for a comprehensive and individualized detox program unlike any other.
(207) 389-7049 View (207) 389-7049
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Hand of Mercy Health Care
Treatment Center
Portland, ME 04102
Our vision is to deliver holistic, wellness-focused, and culturally competent services. We believe this will promote the positive social-emotional development of our clients by addressing current mental health challenges to ameliorate symptoms and improve client’s level of independent functioning. Our goal is to become the best provider of mental health services in the region, the leading mental health employer, and a valued partner in the provision of mental health services. For every step that we take we work to ensure that we act with acceptance, compassion, sincerity, and respect to empower people. Our Core Values At the Hand of Mercy Health Care: we focus on delivering high-quality mental health care and services with the following core values. Acceptance of every client’s right to receive compassionate care. Respect for each person’s unique path to recovery. Humanity for the people of the community that we serve. Encourage each person’s opinion, vision, and participation in their care. Demonstrate fidelity in how we treat others.
Our vision is to deliver holistic, wellness-focused, and culturally competent services. We believe this will promote the positive social-emotional development of our clients by addressing current mental health challenges to ameliorate symptoms and improve client’s level of independent functioning. Our goal is to become the best provider of mental health services in the region, the leading mental health employer, and a valued partner in the provision of mental health services. For every step that we take we work to ensure that we act with acceptance, compassion, sincerity, and respect to empower people. Our Core Values At the Hand of Mercy Health Care: we focus on delivering high-quality mental health care and services with the following core values. Acceptance of every client’s right to receive compassionate care. Respect for each person’s unique path to recovery. Humanity for the people of the community that we serve. Encourage each person’s opinion, vision, and participation in their care. Demonstrate fidelity in how we treat others.
(207) 579-8394 View (207) 579-8394
Photo of Taylor Iop Php - Portland Treatment : Drug & Alcohol Rehab in Maine, Treatment Center
Our fundamental mission is rooted in promoting the well-being of every individual who seeks recovery and purpose within our care. Offering daytime, evening, virtual and telehealth IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) and PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) levels of care. We have In-Person and Telehealth IOP offerings. Portland Treatment is here to help you or your loved one navigate the critical stages of treatment and recovery for those impacted by Alcohol and Drugs / Substance Use and Mental Health.
Our fundamental mission is rooted in promoting the well-being of every individual who seeks recovery and purpose within our care. Offering daytime, evening, virtual and telehealth IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) and PHP (Partial Hospitalization Program) levels of care. We have In-Person and Telehealth IOP offerings. Portland Treatment is here to help you or your loved one navigate the critical stages of treatment and recovery for those impacted by Alcohol and Drugs / Substance Use and Mental Health.
(207) 800-3347 View (207) 800-3347

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Cornerstone Behavioral Healthcare
Treatment Center
Waterville, ME 04901
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) 680-2065 View (207) 680-2065

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FAQ - Teens & Adolescent Residential Treatment Centers
What types of psychiatric treatment programs are available for teenagers?
Psychiatric treatment programs for teens generally fall into two broad categories: inpatient/residential programs and outpatient programs. In inpatient and residential programs, a teen lives at a treatment facility full-time. In outpatient programs, a teen lives at home and attends treatment on a scheduled, more part-time basis. Inpatient and residential programs are the most intensive level of care, while outpatient options are less intensive and include partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs). Both PHPs and IOPs involve structured therapy sessions multiple times per week without requiring the teen to leave home overnight. The right level of care for a teen generally depends on the severity of their symptoms, how safe they are at home, and whether less intensive treatment options have already been tried.

What is the difference between inpatient and residential treatment for teenagers?
Although the terms are often used interchangeably, inpatient and residential treatment are meaningfully different. Inpatient care is shorter-term and medically monitored, thus making it designed primarily for acute stabilization, such as when a teen is in crisis or at immediate risk of harm. Residential treatment, by contrast, is longer-term. It often takes place in more home-like setting, rather than a medical setting, and integrates individual mental health treatment, group therapy, and school in a single setting. Residential treatment is most appropriate for teens who need intensive support but do not require the level of medical oversight that inpatient hospitalization provides.

How does teen residential treatment work?
Upon admission to a residential treatment program, a teen typically undergoes an assessment that shapes their individualized treatment plan and determines what therapies are most appropriate for them. If needed, the teen may also undergo a psychiatric assessment to determine an appropriate diagnosis and/or provide guidance on medication.Days at residential treatment programs are very structured and typically include individual and group therapy, community activities, and academic support. Treatment typically draws on evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), which helps teens identify and change unhelpful thought patterns, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), which builds skills in emotional regulation and distress tolerance. Some programs also incorporate experiential approaches like art therapy or mindfulness-based practices alongside other modalities.

What should I look for in a residential treatment center for my teen?
Program quality in teen residential treatment varies significantly, so it's important to do thorough research before committing to a program. A good first step is confirming that any program you consider is licensed by the relevant state agency and accredited by a recognized body, such as The Joint Commission. From there, ask each program specific questions, such as who the treating clinicians are and what credentials the hold, how an individualized treatment plan is developed, and what the aftercare and step-down plan looks like after discharge. Red flags to watch for include therapy delivered primarily by unlicensed staff, restricted contact between parents and their teen, a treatment approach that does not adapt to individual progress, and high-pressure recruitment tactics that discourage you from taking time to evaluate other program options.

How do you choose the right residential treatment center?
The Psychology Today Treatment Center directory is a useful starting point for identifying treatment facilities by allowing you to filter providers by location, age group, condition, and insurance coverage. It is worth considering whether your teen needs a specialized program and to filter the Directory accordingly. Some residential centers, for instance, focus specifically on eating disorders, substance use, or trauma, and a general psychiatric program may not be equipped to provide the level of care these conditions require. Once you have a list of programs that my be a good fit, contact each program directly to ask specific questions and, if possible, request a site visit. It is also important to verify insurance coverage and out-of-pocket costs prior to choosing a program.