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Sober Living Homes in Maine

Sober living homes in Maine are shared houses where residents agree to live free of alcohol and drugs while they rebuild daily routines after treatment or alongside outpatient care. Maine’s Office of Behavioral Health ties recovery housing to certification by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences. The same guidance says these homes must accept residents who take medication for opioid use disorder.

Listings here draw on government treatment registers, state licensing records, accreditor listings, and details that housing operators and providers supply themselves. Many homes listed sit in or near Bangor and Augusta, mostly in town settings rather than city centers.

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Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers in Maine That Accept Sober Living

Recovery Maine Inc – Saco

328 North Street, Saco, ME 04072

5.0★★★★★2

State licensed

ResidentialTelehealthSober living+1

Accepts MedicaidAccepts State InsuranceSliding Scale+1

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+5

Recovery Maine Inc operates from 328 North Street in Saco. The site sits in York County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Biddeford, Dunstan and Old Orchard Beach. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what…

4.4 miOld Orchard Beach12 miPortland International JetportServes15 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · Concerta Rehab · +35 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Dual Diagnosis Retreat · Executive Retreat · +13 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Family Therapy · Group Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +28 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · +6 more

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

Milestone Recovery – Old Orchard Beach

28 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

4.0★★★★☆8

State licensed

ResidentialOutpatientSober living+1

Accepts MedicaidState FundedSelf-Pay+1

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedVeterans+4

Milestone Recovery operates from 28 Portland Avenue in Old Orchard Beach. The site sits in York County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Biddeford, Dunstan and Saco. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Residential treatment and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is…

0.5 miOld Orchard Beach9.4 miPortland International JetportServes15 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Dual Diagnosis Retreat · Evening Treatment · +14 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Brief Intervention · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · +2 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Outpatient Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Residential Rehab · +14 more

Support services

Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Coaching · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups · Transportation to Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · TRICARE

Wellspring Inc – Bangor (98 Cumberland Street)

98 Cumberland Street, Bangor, ME 04401

5.0★★★★★2

Federally certified

DetoxHospital detoxInpatient+4

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+7

Deaf and HoH

Wellspring Inc operates from 98 Cumberland Street in Bangor. The site sits in Penobscot County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Brewer, Hampden and Orono. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Hospital inpatient care, detox and residential treatment are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment, telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment…

7.4 miStillwater River2.8 miBangor International AirportServes8 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 · Cocaine Rehab · +41 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Alcohol Detox Program · Buprenorphine-Assisted Detox · Carfentanil Detox Program · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · +44 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · +3 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Detox · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Hepatitis Support Services · HIV and Hepatitis Care · +32 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Hepatitis C Treatment · HIV Treatment · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · +6 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 · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · VA Community Care

YCSP – Alfred

147 Shaker Hill Road, Alfred, ME 04002

4.1★★★★☆53

State licensed

DetoxResidentialOutpatient+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+2

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+9

YCSP operates from 147 Shaker Hill Road in Alfred. The site sits in York County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Sanford. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Residential treatment 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 the assessment…

15 miGreat East Lake Beach23 miPortland International JetportServes17 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol MAT Friendly · Alcohol Medication Treatment · Alcohol Only Rehab · Alcohol Rehab · Beer Addiction Treatment · Binge Drinking Treatment · Carfentanil Rehab · Chronic Pain and Substance Use · Codeine Rehab · +38 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Anxiety Retreat · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Depression Retreat · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · +19 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) · Evidence-Based Therapy · +8 more

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and PTSD · Depression and Trauma · Family Education Programs · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Psychosocial Rehab Services · +5 more

Groups served

Adult Rehab · 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 · HIV and Hepatitis Care · HIV Support Services · +79 more

Support services

Case Management · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Health Education · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Nutrition and Fitness Counseling · Peer Support · +7 more

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Zysk Recovery Partners LLC – Augusta

9 Green Street, Augusta, ME 04330

5.0★★★★★1

State licensed

DetoxIOPOutpatient+3

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+5

Co-occurring DisordersMATTrauma-informed+8

Deaf and HoH

Zysk Recovery Partners LLC operates from 9 Green Street in Augusta. The site sits in Kennebec County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Damariscotta, Farmingdale and Gardiner. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. 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 the assessment…

11 miEast Branch Eastern River1.2 miAugusta State AirportServes13 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Aftercare and Continuing Care · Clonidine and Lofexidine Detox · Continuing Care · Detox by Substance · Detox Centers · Discharge Planning · Evening Treatment · Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · +6 more

Therapies

Mental health

Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions · Depression and Anxiety · Depression and Trauma · Illness Management and Recovery · Mental Health Conditions · Mental Health Treatment · Psychiatric Medication Management · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Active Duty Military Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Active Duty Military Medicare Rehab · Active Duty Military Outpatient Rehab · Active Duty Military Rehab · Active Duty Military Suboxone · Active Duty Military Telehealth · Active Duty Military Trauma Rehab · Active Duty Military TRICARE Rehab · Adult Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · +57 more

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

Wellspring Inc – Bangor (Site 1)

Bangor, ME 04401

3.8★★★★☆10

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedYoung adults+5

Deaf and HoH

Wellspring Inc operates in Bangor. The site sits in Penobscot County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Brewer, Hampden and Orono. The practical catchment runs wider than the city limits, taking in people who travel in rather than finding care on their doorstep. Residential treatment is delivered here, alongside care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the useful…

7.4 miStillwater River2.8 miBangor International AirportServes8 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 · +29 more

Levels of care

30-Day Rehab · 45-Day Rehab · 60-Day Rehab · 90-Day Rehab · Addiction Retreat · Aftercare and Continuing Care · Continuing Care · Discharge Planning · Dual Diagnosis Retreat · Long Term Rehab · +11 more

Therapies

Addiction Counseling · Anger Management · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Contingency Management · Counseling and Therapy · Couples Counseling · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Matrix Model Treatment · +1 more

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Couples Rehab · Court Ordered Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Court Ordered MAT · Court Ordered Medicare Rehab · Court Ordered Rehab · Court Referral Accepted · Men's Dual Diagnosis Rehab · Men's Medicare Rehab · Men's Rehab · +6 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Education and Job Training · Employment Support · Health and Wellness Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Intervention Services · Peer Support · Practical Support · +2 more

Languages

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

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

Wellspring Inc – Bangor (Site 2)

Bangor, ME 04401

3.8★★★★☆10

State licensed

ResidentialSober livingAftercare

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+3

Co-occurring DisordersTrauma-informedYoung adults+5

Deaf and HoH

Wellspring Inc operates in Bangor. The site sits in Penobscot County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Brewer, Hampden and Orono. 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, alongside telehealth appointments and care for co-occurring mental health conditions. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on…

7.9 miStillwater River2.8 miBangor International AirportServes8 towns

Substances treated

Levels of care

Therapies

Mental health

Depression and Trauma · Mental Health Conditions · Psychosocial Rehabilitation · Social Skills Training · Trauma Treatment

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 · Deaf and Hard of Hearing Residential Rehab

Insurance accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE

ENSO Recovery – Augusta

90 Western Avenue, Augusta, ME 04330

5.0★★★★★1

State licensed

IOPOutpatientTelehealth+2

Accepts InsuranceAccepts MedicaidAccepts Medicare+2

MATSeniorsYoung adults+3

ENSO Recovery operates from 90 Western Avenue in Augusta. The site sits in Kennebec County, which shapes which public funding routes apply. Nearby communities include Damariscotta, Farmingdale and Gardiner. Maine draws people across long distances for treatment, so travel time is worth weighing against waiting time. Intensive outpatient and outpatient care are delivered here, alongside medication-assisted treatment and telehealth appointments. Which level fits depends on the assessment rather than on what is available, so the…

11 miEast Branch Eastern River0.7 miAugusta State AirportServes13 towns

Substances treated

Adderall Rehab · Alcohol Medication Treatment · 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) · Online Rehab and Telehealth · Outpatient MAT Clinic · Outpatient Rehab · Overdose Prevention Education · Recurrence Prevention · +2 more

Therapies

12 Step Rehab · Addiction Counseling · Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) · Counseling and Therapy · Evidence-Based Therapy · Group Therapy · Individual Therapy · Motivational Interviewing

Groups served

Adult Rehab · Men's Outpatient Rehab · Men's Rehab · Men's Telehealth · Senior IOP · Senior MAT · Senior Outpatient Rehab · Senior Rehab · Senior Sober Living · Senior Suboxone · +6 more

Support services

Case Management · Community Outreach · Employment Support · Housing and Employment Support · Housing Assistance · Peer Support · Practical Support · Recovery Support Services · Self Help Groups

Insurance accepted

AmeriHealth · Anthem / Elevance Health · BCBS (Blue Cross Blue Shield) · Cigna Healthcare · Evernorth Health Services · Horizon Blue Cross · Medicaid · Medicare · TRICARE · UnitedHealthcare (UHC)

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Common questions about Sober Living

Answered from what is listed here.

Which Maine cities have sober living homes?

Bangor leads the list of places where sober living homes in Maine appear, with Augusta close behind. Deer Valley, Saco and Waterboro follow in that order, so recovery housing listings reach beyond the larger cities into smaller towns as well.

Anyone weighing a move into a sober home can start with the city closest to family, work or an outpatient program, since daily routines often depend on short trips between them.

Rehab Centers in Bangorhttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/bangor-me/

Does MaineCare cover sober living in Maine?

MaineCare pays fee-for-service rather than through managed care plans, and nearly all of the sober living homes in Maine record accepting it, so there is no separate health plan to choose. Before moving in, ask the admissions team which parts of the stay MaineCare covers and which are paid privately.

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

Which sober living homes in Maine are close to a river?

The median distance from sober living homes in Maine to the nearest river is about 9.1 miles, and nearly all of the sober living homes in Maine sit within 25 miles of one.

The Stillwater River, the East Branch Eastern River and the New River are the names that come up most frequently near these residences. Residents who want regular outdoor time can ask the house manager about the closest riverside walking spot before moving in.

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

Is there free or low-cost sober living in Maine?

State-funded payment is recorded by most of the sober living homes in Maine, while some of the sober living homes in Maine also record low-cost or sliding scale arrangements. Asking about payment options at intake makes the monthly cost clear.

2-1-1 Maine is listed by the Maine Department of Health and Human Services for connecting callers with treatment. Callers dial 211 inside Maine or 1-877-463-6207 from elsewhere to ask about funded options.

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

Who certifies recovery residences in Maine?

Ask any recovery residence whether it is certified by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences. Maine's Office of Behavioral Health says recovery residences must hold that certification and must accept people receiving medication for addiction treatment, so confirming both points and seeing a current certificate before signing a house agreement avoids problems later.

Sober Living Homes and Recovery Housinghttps://rehabseekers.com/programs/sober-living-homes/

What comes after sober living in Maine?

Outpatient rehab is recorded alongside about half of the sober living homes in Maine, making it a common next step after leaving a recovery residence. Intensive outpatient treatment is recorded alongside some of the sober living homes in Maine, for a more structured weekly schedule.

Moving to independent housing often happens in stages, with outpatient appointments kept while residents settle into work, family routines and a place of their own.

Outpatient Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/outpatient-rehab-me/

Do sober living homes in Maine take court referrals?

Most of the sober living homes in Maine record serving people referred by a court, more often than other rehabs in Maine. The Maine Judicial Branch ran Adult Drug Treatment Courts in 15 of 16 counties as of January 2022. Whether housing can be required depends on the case, so ask the defense attorney.

Court Ordered Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/court-ordered-rehab-me/

Do sober living homes in Maine treat alcohol addiction?

Alcohol addiction and opioid addiction are both recorded by nearly all of the sober living homes in Maine. Recovery residences provide alcohol-free and drug-free housing rather than clinical treatment, so residents commonly pair a stay with outpatient care. Ask the house manager about testing policies and house rules.

Alcohol Rehab Centers in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/alcohol-rehab-me/

Do sober living homes in Maine treat mental health?

Depression and trauma are named by most of the sober living homes in Maine, and co-occurring mental health conditions by about half of the sober living homes in Maine. A few of the sober living homes in Maine name serious mental illness.

Sober homes are housing rather than clinics, so mental health care usually comes from an outside counselor or psychiatric provider. Asking how the house coordinates with those appointments is worth doing early.

Rehab Centers for Depression, Trauma and Addiction in Mainehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/depression-trauma-rehab-me/

Does Medicare pay for sober living in Maine?

Most of the sober living homes in Maine record Medicare as an accepted payment. Medicare generally covers medical and clinical services rather than rent, so coverage may apply to treatment linked to a stay instead of the housing itself. The admissions team can explain which costs fall to the resident each month.

Rehab Centers in Maine That Accept Medicarehttps://rehabseekers.com/locations/us/maine/medicare-rehab-me/

What is a sober living home and how is it different from rehab?

A sober living home in Maine, also called a recovery residence, is alcohol- and drug-free shared housing rather than rehab: it offers a place to live, not a treatment program. Residents pay rent, follow house rules and usually take part in outside care such as outpatient counseling, an intensive outpatient program or mutual-help meetings.

Residential treatment differs because a licensed program provides clinical care around the clock. Maine licenses substance use disorder treatment programs through the Division of Licensing and Certification at the Department of Health and Human Services, while recovery residences, according to the Office of Behavioral Health, need certification from the Maine Association of Recovery Residences.

A correctional halfway house is different again. Placement there is part of a sentence, and residents answer to corrections staff rather than a house manager. Sober homes, by contrast, are chosen voluntarily, and rent is usually paid by the resident, so request a written statement of the total cost from each home, covering deposits, move-in fees and any drug testing charges.

Before moving in, ask about curfew, chores, visitors, testing frequency, expected length of stay and the written discharge policy. Confirm too that the house accepts people on buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone, and ask what the home does after a return to use, since some ask the resident to leave while others use a safety plan.

Are sober living homes in Maine certified or regulated?

Maine’s Office of Behavioral Health says recovery residences must be certified by the Maine Association of Recovery Residences, known as MARR, which is the Maine affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences. Certification runs through MARR rather than through the national group directly. Before signing an agreement, ask the operator for proof of current MARR certification and confirm it with MARR itself. A home that is not certified may still rent rooms, so the question matters.

What the national support levels mean

National standards describe four levels of support, and the level tells a resident how much staffing to expect. No level ranks above another; the right fit depends on how much structure someone wants.

Level	Usual setup	Staffing
I, peer-run	Residents make house decisions together	No paid staff
II, monitored	House rules overseen by one person	A house manager or senior resident
III, supervised	Set schedule and life-skills work	Paid staff
IV, service provider	Housing linked to care from a licensed provider	Paid staff, with clinical care from the licensed provider, not the housing itself

How much does sober living cost in Maine, and who pays?

Rent for sober living in Maine is usually paid by the resident, and no state source sets a typical price. Ask each home for the full cost in writing, including move-in fees, deposits and any charge for drug tests. Coverage of rent by MaineCare or a private health plan should not be assumed; check with the plan and the house before counting on it.

Public funding does reach recovery housing in Maine. The Governor’s Office of Policy Innovation and the Future leads the state opioid response, which includes recovery residences, and the Maine Recovery Council directs opioid settlement money through the Maine Recovery Fund. People in an Adult Drug Treatment Court, which the Maine Judicial Branch reported in 15 of 16 counties in early 2022, can ask the court team about housing options; see court-ordered rehab in Maine. For treatment costs, see state-funded rehab in Maine and programs that accept Medicaid.

What should you ask before moving into a sober home?

The questions that matter most before moving into a Maine sober home cover rules, testing, money and what happens if plans change. Ask about curfew, chores and visitors, how often drug tests happen and who pays for them, the expected length of stay, refunds if you leave early, and the written discharge policy. Ask what happens after a return to use: some homes ask the resident to leave right away, while others use a safety plan or a move to more support. Confirm that residents taking buprenorphine, methadone or naltrexone are welcome, and see Suboxone clinics in Maine for a nearby prescriber.

Safety and rights in the home

Naloxone belongs in every sober home, because tolerance drops after time without opioids and a return to use carries a higher overdose risk. Leaving a home suddenly can raise that risk, so ask whether staff help a departing resident reach a safe place. In Maine, naloxone nasal spray is sold over the counter, MaineCare covers a two-dose kit at the pharmacy, and free kits come through Get Maine Naloxone and the OPTIONS liaison in each county. Maine’s Good Samaritan law gives immunity to people who seek help for a suspected overdose.

Federal fair housing law protects people in recovery from housing discrimination. Residents who believe a landlord has treated them unfairly can call 2-1-1 Maine to find where to file a complaint.

How can you find a sober living home in Maine?

Finding a sober living home in Maine starts with the listings below, filtered by gender, medication-friendly homes, populations served, location and languages. Homes listed here are half in towns and 38 percent rural; every one sits within 25 miles of a river, most often the Stillwater River near Bangor, at a median of 9.1 miles, and 88 percent are within 25 miles of the coast. Bangor International Airport is most often the nearest airport, at a median of 2.8 miles. For gender-specific care, see women’s rehab in Maine, or browse all treatment in Maine and the national sober living guide.