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Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in Maine

Partial hospitalization for substance use is a day program: you spend most of the weekday in treatment and return home, or to a recovery residence, at night. In Maine, listed partial hospitalization programs sit mostly in town settings around Portland, Bangor, Brunswick and Lewiston. That matters for anyone who would be driving in each day from Aroostook, Washington or other northern and eastern counties.

Listings on this page come from government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings and details the providers supply themselves. Each listing shows services, payment options and contact details, so you can compare programs before calling an admissions team.

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PHP Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Maine

Liberty Bay Recovery Center – Portland

343 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04101

4.6★★★★★~~154~~

CARF accredited

DetoxHospital detoxInpatient+6

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts TRICARE+3

MATSeniorsYoung adults+5

Liberty Bay Recovery Center operates from 343 Forest Avenue in Portland. The site sits in Cumberland County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth and South Portland. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Hospital inpatient care, detox, residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment and telehealth appointments. Which level fits…

1.9 miStroudwater River2.2 miPortland International JetportServes14 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Detox · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · +51 more

Levels of care

14-Day Rehab · 21-Day Rehab · 30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Anxiety Retreat · +62 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Cognitive Remediation Therapy · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Inpatient Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · +20 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · +3 more

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

Foundation House – Portland

160 Preble Street, Portland, ME 04101

5.0★★★★★2

SAMHSA listed

PHPOutpatientTelehealth

Accepts InsuranceSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+7

Foundation House operates from 160 Preble Street in Portland. The site sits in Cumberland County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Falmouth Foreside, Falmouth and South Portland. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Partial hospitalization and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than…

1.6 miFore River2.5 miPortland International JetportServes14 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Nicotine and Tobacco Treatment · Prescription Stimulant Rehab · Ritalin Rehab · Smoking Cessation Medication · Stimulant Rehab · Vyvanse Rehab

Levels of care

Evening Treatment · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Weekend Rehab

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Cognitive Remediation Therapy · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · EMDR Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +2 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Crisis Intervention · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · First Episode Psychosis · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · +5 more

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military PTSD Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · +30 more

Support services

Case Management · Education and Job Training · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intensive Case Management · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · Recovery Support Services · Suicide Prevention Services

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · Cigna Healthcare · Optum · TRICARE · UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

Mid Coast/Parkview Health – Brunswick

66 Baribeau Drive, Brunswick, ME 04011

2.8★★★☆☆6

Joint Commission

DetoxPHPIOP+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTeens+9

Deaf and HoH

Mid Coast/Parkview Health operates from 66 Baribeau Drive in Brunswick. The site sits in Cumberland County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Bath, Damariscotta and Topsham. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Detox, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on…

1.4 miBowdoin Pines24 miPortland International JetportServes16 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Detox · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · +39 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Carfentanil Detox Program · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Codeine Detox Program · Continuing Care · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · +28 more

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +5 more

Mental health

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Detox · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Hepatitis Support Services · +49 more

Support services

Community Outreach · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · Suicide Prevention Services · Transportation to Rehab

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

Saint Marys Regional Medical Center – Lewiston

93 Campus Avenue, Lewiston, ME 04240

4.1★★★★☆~~495~~

State licensed

DetoxHospital detoxInpatient+4

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATTeens+6

Deaf and HoH

Saint Marys Regional Medical Center operates from 93 Campus Avenue in Lewiston. The site sits in Androscoggin County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Auburn, Bridgton and Greene. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Hospital inpatient care, detox and partial hospitalization are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the…

1.4 miLittle Androscoggin River25 miAugusta State AirportServes13 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Ativan (Lorazepam) Detox Program · Benzodiazepine Detox Program · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · Carfentanil Detox Program · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Cocaine Detox Program · Codeine Detox Program · Crack Cocaine Detox Program · +37 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · ECT Therapy · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychiatric Walk-In Clinic · Serious Emotional Disturbance · Serious Mental Illness Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Inpatient Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's TRICARE Rehab · +23 more

Support services

Community Outreach · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · PrEP Services · +3 more

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Detox · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Aetna · Anthem / Elevance Health · Cigna Healthcare · Harvard Pilgrim Health Care · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · UnitedHealthcare (UHC) · VA Community Care

Acadia Hospital – Bangor

268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401

2.5★★★☆☆~~139~~

Joint Commission

InpatientPHPOutpatient+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+4

Co-occurring DisordersMATMethadone+11

Deaf and HoH

Acadia Hospital operates from 268 Stillwater Avenue in Bangor. The site sits in Penobscot County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Brewer, Hampden and Old Town. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Hospital inpatient care, partial hospitalization and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, an opioid treatment program, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which…

6.5 miStillwater River3.3 miBangor International AirportServes7 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · +35 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Inpatient Rehab · Non-12-Step Rehab · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · +4 more

Therapies

Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) · ECT Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · +6 more

Mental health

Alzheimer's and Dementia Care · Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Crisis Services · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · +6 more

Groups served

Support services

Languages

Deaf and Hard of Hearing Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Deaf and Hard of Hearing MAT · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

A New Philosophy – Albion

P.O. Box 29, Albion, ME 04910

State licensed

PHPIOPOutpatient+1

Sliding ScaleSelf-Pay

VeteransTeensSeniors+6

A New Philosophy operates from P.O. Box 29 in Albion. The site sits in Kennebec County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful first question is what that assessment…

12 miSebasticook River23 miAugusta State AirportServes10 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · Dexedrine Rehab · Fentanyl Patch (Duragesic) Rehab · +30 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Non-12-Step Rehab · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Post-Treatment Follow-Up · +2 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Brief Intervention · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · Motivational Interviewing

Groups served

Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Military Family IOP · +23 more

Support services

Case Management · Intervention Services · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Waitlist Interim Services

Insurance accepted

TRICARE

Recovery Connections of Maine – Lewiston

103 Park Street, Lewiston, Maine, 04240

CARF accredited

ResidentialPHPIOP+4

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidSelf-Pay

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+4

Recovery Connections of Maine is based at 103 Park Street in Lewiston, in Androscoggin County, Maine. It is a privately run substance use and mental health treatment program, and its men's residential house sits at 88 Oxford Street in the same city. Several pages of its website also use the name Connextions Behavioral Health.The program offers residential treatment, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and outpatient care for adults, along with evening virtual groups, medication support and…

20 miBrunswick Executive Airport

Substances treated

Alcohol Detox · Alcohol Rehab · Ativan (Lorazepam) Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Benzodiazepine Rehab · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Cocaine Rehab · Codeine Rehab · Crack Cocaine Rehab · +36 more

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Long Term Rehab · Men's Retreat · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient Rehab · Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) · Recurrence Prevention · Rehab Transfers · +3 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Activity Therapy · Addiction Counseling · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Specialized Therapy

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · PTSD Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's PTSD Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · Men's Sober Living · Men's Telehealth · Rehab for Pregnant Women · Trauma Informed Rehab · Women's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +5 more

Support services

Case Management · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services

Insurance accepted

Cigna Healthcare · Harvard Pilgrim Health Care

Rehabs by setting in Maine

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Common questions about PHP

Answered from what is listed here.

Where are PHP programs in Maine?

Partial hospitalization programs in Maine cluster in Portland, Bangor, Brunswick and Lewiston, the places where listings for this level of care are concentrated. Portland, Bangor and Brunswick are also the larger cities nearby, which can make them practical places to start looking.

Daily travel matters with this level of care, which usually runs for much of the day while a person sleeps at home, so distance from home is worth weighing when choosing among these cities.

Rehab Centers in Portlandhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/portland-me/

Do PHP programs in Maine take MaineCare?

Most of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine record accepting MaineCare, so coverage through the state's Medicaid program is common for this level of care. Rather than using managed care plans, MaineCare pays providers directly on a fee-for-service basis, meaning members work with MaineCare itself instead of a separate health plan.

Rehab Centers in Maine That Accept MaineCarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/mainecare/

Are there PHP programs near a river in Maine?

Rivers sit within 25 miles of nearly all of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine, with a median of about 1.9 miles from listed facilities to the nearest one.

The most-named rivers near these programs are the Stillwater River, Fore River and Stroudwater River. Because partial hospitalization fills much of the day, a riverside location mostly shapes the daily trip rather than the treatment itself.

Rehab Centers Near Rivershttps://rehabseekers.com/attractions/rivers/

Can I get PHP in Maine without insurance?

Without insurance, state-funded treatment is one payment route: most of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine list it, while some of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine list low-cost or sliding scale options.

Callers within Maine can dial 211 to reach 2-1-1 Maine, which the Maine Department of Health and Human Services lists for treatment connection. From outside the state, the number is 1-877-463-6207.

State Funded Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/state-funded-rehab-me/

What comes after PHP in Maine?

Outpatient rehab is recorded at nearly all of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine, and intensive outpatient treatment at about half of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine. Intensive outpatient treatment is a middle step, with more weekly hours than standard outpatient visits but less than a full day.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/iop-me/

Can couples do PHP together in Maine?

Most of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine note that they accept couples, much more often than other rehabs in Maine. Partners may attend the same program, though each person usually has an individual treatment plan alongside any shared sessions.

Admissions staff can explain whether couples attend the same groups, how joint sessions are scheduled and whether both partners need to be accepted before either one starts.

Couples Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/couples-rehab-me/

Do PHP programs in Maine treat benzo addiction?

Benzodiazepine dependence is recorded at only some of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine, so asking intake staff directly is worthwhile. Cocaine addiction and meth addiction are each listed by some of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine as well. Withdrawal from benzodiazepines may call for medical supervision.

Benzodiazepine Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/benzo-rehab-me/

What airport is closest to PHP programs in Maine?

Portland International Jetport (PWM), Bangor International Airport (BGR) and Augusta State Airport (AUG) are the airports named near Maine's partial hospitalization listings, useful for family traveling from farther away. Reaching a program usually involves a daily trip from home, and listings sit a median of about 3.3 miles from the nearest airport.

Rehabs Near Major Airportshttps://rehabseekers.com/attractions/airports/

Do PHP programs in Maine treat depression too?

Co-occurring mental health conditions are recorded at most of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine, and serious mental illness is listed by about half of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine. Depression questions are best put to a program directly.

PTSD treatment is listed by some of the partial hospitalization programs in Maine. Intake staff can explain how mental health and addiction care are combined across the treatment day.

Dual Diagnosis Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/dual-diagnosis-rehab-me/

Which states near Maine have PHP programs?

Partial hospitalization has its own listings in New Hampshire, the neighboring state with listings for day treatment. Whether crossing the state line works with your insurance is worth checking first, since programs there may handle coverage differently. Intake staff can explain which plans they take and how day treatment is scheduled.

Partial Hospitalization Programs (PHP) in New Hampshirehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/new-hampshire/php-nh/

What is a partial hospitalization program for substance use in Maine?

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) for substance use disorder in Maine is structured day treatment, usually 20 or more hours a week, where you attend by day and sleep at home or in recovery housing. The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) places it at level 2.5 of The ASAM Criteria, its placement framework.

Many search results for PHP describe hospital psychiatric day programs that treat mental health conditions only, and their schedules and lengths do not carry over to addiction care. A day program for substance misuse combines group and individual therapy, medication management and medical monitoring, and staff can move you to more or less intensive care as needs change.

People who need daily structure and clinical attention, have somewhere safe to stay at night and don’t require round-the-clock medical care are the usual fit. Most Maine programs run about four to six hours a day on five or more days a week, and stays commonly last a few weeks before a step down.

Some Maine programs also treat co-occurring mental health conditions, and dual diagnosis programs in Maine list that care directly. When asking about coverage, have the admissions team check your MaineCare, Medicare or private benefits for this level of care specifically, and ask whether help with daily rides is available.

How is PHP different from IOP and residential treatment?

PHP sits between intensive outpatient care and residential treatment: more hours than IOP, but you don’t sleep at the program. Under The ASAM Criteria, the level of care is set by an assessment of withdrawal risk, health, mental health, readiness and home support, not by preference alone.

Level	Weekly hours	Setting
IOP (2.1)	9 or more for adults	Clinic sessions, home life continues
PHP (2.5)	20 or more	Weekday program, nights at home or sober living
Residential (3.x)	Around the clock	Live on site

Compare IOP in Maine and residential rehab in Maine to see what each step looks like locally.

How many hours a day is PHP, and how long does it last?

Most substance use PHPs run about four to six hours a day, five or more days a week, for a length set by your assessment and regular reassessment rather than a fixed calendar. A stay commonly lasts a few weeks and often steps down to IOP or outpatient care in Maine. Ask the admissions team how progress is measured and what would trigger a move up to inpatient care.

Withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines or opioids may need medically managed care before day treatment starts. An intake assessment answers that question; if withdrawal care comes first, detox programs in Maine are listed separately.

Nights, travel and where programs sit

Maine’s listed PHPs cluster near the water: every one sits within 25 miles of the coast, a median of 2.4 miles away, and within 25 miles of a river, a median of 1.9 miles. Portland International Jetport is the nearest major airport for three in five, at a median of 3.3 miles, which helps families visiting from out of state. Daily transport is usually your own, so ask whether a program helps with rides or MaineCare transportation. Some people stay in a recovery residence during PHP; Maine’s Office of Behavioral Health says these must be certified by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences and must accept residents taking medication for addiction treatment. Sober living in Maine lists options.

Will MaineCare, Medicare or private insurance cover PHP?

Coverage depends on your plan and the program, so ask each admissions team to run your benefits for PHP specifically. MaineCare, run by the Office of MaineCare Services within Maine DHHS, has covered expansion adults up to 133% of the federal poverty level since 2019; ask whether a program bills MaineCare for this level of care. See programs accepting Medicaid.

Medicare’s partial hospitalization benefit is written mainly around mental health care, so whether substance use day treatment is billed under it depends on the program and diagnosis; Medicare rehab in Maine shows who accepts it. Federal parity rules generally require private plans that cover substance use care to apply limits no stricter than those for medical care. Without coverage, state-funded rehab in Maine may help.

Who should consider PHP instead of outpatient care?

PHP fits people who need daily structure and clinical support but have a safe place to sleep and no need for 24-hour medical care. Signs include return to use despite weekly outpatient sessions, a recent step down from residential care, or co-occurring symptoms that need closer follow-up. Listings show which programs serve particular populations, which insurers they take and which languages staff speak.

Looking up a license and getting help now

Maine DHHS Division of Licensing and Certification, through its Behavioral Health Program, licenses substance use disorder treatment agencies; ask a program for its license and look it up with that division. For a crisis, call or text 988. For help finding treatment, dial 211 for 2-1-1 Maine, or 1-877-463-6207 from out of state. More options across the state are on the Maine treatment page.