For the most up-to-date information please visit the Washington County Recovery Resource page on The Connection Initiative (TCI) website, a county-wide program hosted and coordinated by the Community Caring Collaborative that connects community members to needed resources, including those for substance use and recovery.  Click here or scan this QR Code:

EMERGENCY RECOVERY SUPPORT PROGRAMS:

OUT-PATIENT DETOX:

AMHC: Calais 207-454-0775 | Machias 207-255-0996

Intensive Outpatient Recovery Program ($) in both locations. Individuals in this program meet with a counselor 3 days a week for 3 hours each session for several weeks. There is a small fee per session if you do not have insurance. This program is open to anyone with a substance use disorder

Down East Community Hospital – Emergency: 207-255-3356

If you have an opioid use disorder and want to start recovery with medication assisted treatment immediately, you can go to the DECH Emergency Dept. They will assess your withdrawal symptoms, provide detox comfort medication and help enroll you in an MAT Suboxone program within 24 hours.

Regional Medical Center at Lubec: 207-733-1090 ext 5215

Our Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Program (Suboxone) is available for those struggling with opioid addiction.  In Lubec, you will meet with a Substance Use Disorder Counselor and a medical provider, usually on the same day. To enroll in the MAT program, simply contact us for help at the number above, and we will get you in to see a counselor and provider as soon as possible to start you on the road to recovery.  Generally, you will be asked to come in weekly for a period of time, and as you progress in your recovery, the appointments will be less frequent.  We are sensitive to the difficulties of transportation and arranging time away from work, so we make every effort to schedule your counseling and provider appointments back-to-back.   We will work with you to provide as many layers of support as you need.  If you aren’t insured, our Outreach & Enrollment counselor will guide you through obtaining coverage through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) or MaineCare, and can provide information and assistance with our generous Sliding Fee Discount program.
Office hours for all services are Monday through Friday, 8 am until 5 pm.

IN-PATIENT DETOX:

Downeast Project HOPE:

If you want to enter a recovery program immediately for opioid or heroin use, you can go to one of the Project HOPE locations. The program will team you with a trained volunteer who will guide you through the process to begin detox and recovery—including accelerated placement in rehabilitation and treatment programs if that’s what you choose. Locations are based on the day of the week: 8am – 4pm Mondays (Pleasant Point Police Dept. 853-6100), Tuesdays (Ellsworth Police Dept. 667-2168), Wednesdays (coming soon – Machias Sheriffs Dept.), Thursdays (Baileyville Police Dept. 427-6203)  Click here to download the flyer
(Note: This process may takes several hours as they work to find an available facility, you may need to travel out of state, travel assistance will be available)

Please visit the: Washington County Recovery Resources online guide for the most up-to-date recovery resources

MEDICATION for OPIOID USE DISORDER

Arnold Memorial Medical Center: Jonesport 207-497-5614

Medication-assisted recovery for prenatal mothers

Calais Comprehensive Treatment Center (formerly Discovery House): Calais 1-844-973-3148

Medication-assisted recovery for maintenance and long-term detox including: Methadone, Buprenorphene, Suboxone and Vivitrol. Substance counseling for families and couples, and group counseling
12 Beech Street, Calais

Groups: Recover Together: Calais / Machias 207-245-7654

Low-cost program for opioid addiction provides medication-assisted recovery (Suboxone), plus 24/7 support and counseling.  Medication is free for those with health insurance or MaineCare, and low-cost for people without insurance. “Groups is a community of physicians, counselors and recovering opiate users whom you can rely on for affordable and convenient help.”

Healthways – Regional Medical Center: Lubec 207-733-1090 / Machias 207-255-0102

Drug replacement therapy; Substance treatment and Counseling

MaineMOM: 1-888-644-1130

If you are pregnant or a new parent with substance use disorder we’re here to help you. MaineMOM can help provide you with: Counseling, support, and treatment, including medications; Work with you to develop a treatment plan and provide referrals for other services you might need during and after your pregnancy like health care, housing, or transportation; Introduce you to other moms who have experienced what you are going through; Provide safe and supportive care for you and your baby while you are in the hospital; Answer your questions and make sure you are part of the team caring for your baby; Provide care in a baby-friendly setting; Work with you to develop a plan for birth control after your baby is born, if you would like. With the MaineMOM program, you’ll receive the care you need, the compassion you deserve, and the support you’ve been looking for.
MaineMOM for Washington County: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center, Women’s Health Center, 417 State Street, Webber Building West, Suite 141, Bangor

Women’s Health Center (at Downeast Community Hospital): Machias 207-255-0400

Medication-assisted recovery for prenatal mothers and complete OB/Gyn pre and post-natal care

RECOVERY RESIDENCES

Arise Addiction Recovery – Residential Treatment for Men: Machias 207-255-5011

Arise provides residential treatment for men struggling with addiction. Those in this program learn structure, discipline and hard work while they study God’s Word and apply it to their lives. Our goal is not only to help people find freedom from addiction, but to help re-establish them in their community as effective members of their families, employees and friends. Arise Residential is a one-year program including: Click here for an application.

Safe Harbor – A Recovery Residence for Women (and their children): 207-255-3741

A place for women to live and grow with their children while seeking recovery from substance use disorder. Our mission is to provide a safe, supportive, affordable living environment for women in recovery. Click here to learn more or fill out an initial application through Healthy Acadia.

RECOVERY RESOURCES

AMHC: Calais 207-454-0775 | Machias 207-255-0996

• Maine Enrichment Parenting Program This program is for anyone with a substance use disorder, has a child under 5, and has an open case with DHHS. This is an 8 week treatment/recovery program that also provides support in parenting skills
• Maine Mother’s Network 1‐800‐244‐6431
  Case management for pregnant and parenting women using substances.
  Women who are pregnant or have children up to five years old are eligible.
• Substance Use Peer Recovery Center Services 498-6431
  AMHC offers Peer Centers staffed by peers to provide participants in recovery with peer recovery support services which includes mentoring, education, and resource provision. The services are offered in Calais, and Machias.

Downeast Recovery Supports – Guide: (printable)

Download this printable guide from Healthy Acadia of recovery support services and substance use treatment in the Down East region.

Downeast Recovery Support Centers: Calais 207-952-9279 / Machias 207-259-6238

A safe place to get support from peers during recovery. Resources, mentoring, education and support . For anyone seeking recovery, in recovery, and affected others. Open 10a—6p M-F. Email: aday@amhc.org
Calais: 311 Main Street
Machias: 11 Free Street

Fentanyl Test Strips by Mail: 207-412-2288

Healthy Acadia is now offering free Narcan through the mail (or a person can schedule a time to pick it up) as well as Fentanyl test strips. Harm reduction materials can be requested through the website by clicking on the “Need Help?” button or use this link to a Google form to request this service.

INSPIRE Recovery Community Center (Healthy Acadia): 207-412-2288

Our INSPIRE Center is a dynamic community space for people in recovery to come together in a safe, fun, and comfortable place while connecting with others in the recovery community. The Center serves as a community hub for recovery meetings, recovery coaching services, complementary programs and services such as yoga and journaling, or simply connecting with others over coffee.
Open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Check out their Facebook page here.
24 Church Street, Ellsworth

Maine Access Points: 207-370-1042

Mail delivery of Naloxone, harm reduction support, Narcan use instruction, test strips, wound care supplies, community drug checking, FTIR testing.
Tues & Wed 9a – 1p
25 Main Street, Unit #15, Machias
Email: chasity@maineaccesspoints.org

Narcan by Mail: 207-412-2288

Healthy Acadia is now offering free Narcan through the mail (or a person can schedule a time to pick it up) as well as Fentanyl test strips. Harm reduction materials can be requested through the website by clicking on the “Need Help?” button or use this link to a Google form to request this service.

OPTIONS: 207-667-3210

OPTIONS Liaisons are behavioral health clinicians working in all 16 counties in Maine, employed by behavioral health organizations contracted through the State of Maine, Office of Behavioral Health. Liaisons provide brief therapeutic interventions, de-escalate behavioral health crises, and engage in post- overdose follow up visits and referrals of persons in need, to community- and state-based services.  Contacts for Washington County:
Joe (Eric) Finnemore – efinnemore@amhc.org – (207) 762-4851
John Chapman – jchapman@amhc.org – (207) 762-4851, (207) 498-9560 (cell)
or click here to request Help Online

PROSPER Initiative (Healthy Acadia): 207-974-7460

Navigation and support for expectant and new parents, caregivers, and families living with substance use disorder in Washington and Hancock counties, Maine. PROSPER responds to your needs as a pregnant person or new parent with Substance Use Disorder. You, your infant, and your support system (friends, partner, relatives) can count on compassionate, person-centered navigation, mentoring, education, training, care coordination, advocacy, referrals, and overall supports. We serve expectant and new parents (and their support systems) living in Hancock and Washington counties. We work to prevent stigmatization, discrimination, criminalization, and marginalization of women seeking treatment to benefit themselves and their infants. We walk with you through the experience of pregnancy and as a new parent to ensure that you feel supported and prepared for parenthood. Services include making a personal care plan, navigation support, parenting and life skills.
To request support services through PROPSER click here. For more information or additional assistance, please call (207) 974-7460 or email prosper@healthyacadia.org.

RECOVERY SUPPORT GROUPS / MEETINGS:

Visit our Support Group page for a full list of meeting dates, times, and locations

RECOVERY THERAPY / COUNSELING

Calais Behavioral Health Center: Calais 207-454-3022

Substance counseling for individuals & families

East Grand Health Center: Danforth 207-448-2347

Substance use counseling; Mental and behavioral health counseling

Eastport Health—Behavioral Health Center: Calais 207-454-3022 | Machias 207-255-3400

Alcohol and substance use counseling; Counseling for families of substance users; Support groups

Health Affiliates of Maine: 1-877-888-4304

Therapy services for substances and addiction, DEEP counseling

Machias Behavioral Health Center: 207-255-3400

Substance counseling for individuals & families

Pleasant Point Health Center: 853-0644 x264

Substance counseling, DEEP Program, Mind Body Therapy, Neurofeedback, Acudetox

The QuitLink (Tobacco): 1-800-207-1230 or sign up online

If you are thinking about quitting or are ready to quit check out their website.  It has checklists and lots of tools you can use to help you quit.  When you are ready you can call the Maine Tobacco hotline or you can register on this site and someone will call you and work with you to help you quit successfully.

Quit ME (Alcohol or other Substances): 1-866-811-5695

You can call the helpline or submit an online referral for help.  This service offers a no pressure approach.  Whether you are ready to quit or just thinking about quitting they will offer different levels of information, support, or counseling.

Reflections: Calais 207-454-1491 / Machias 207-255-0001

Group therapy & family counseling

St. Croix Regional Health Center: Princeton 207-796-5503

Substance use counseling for individuals, and families of users

Vogl Behavioral Health Center: Eastport 207-853-6001

Substance counseling for individuals and families

Other Links & Resources:

The Addiction Project (award winning documentary from HBO)

Stream the film which features insights from experts on trends and treatments in the ongoing battle against drug and alcohol abuse by focusing on case studies and cutting-edge treatments that challenge traditional beliefs about addiction

AlcoholScreening.org

On-line resource that helps people assess their own alcohol consumption patterns to determine if their drinking is likely to be harming their health or increasing their risk for future harm. Through education and referral, the site urges those whose drinking is harmful or hazardous to take positive action, and informs all adults who consume alcohol about guidelines and caveats for lower-risk drinking. Recommended by Healthy Acadia

Brochure – “Seniors and Accidental Overdose“

Download this helpful brochure on the signs of a potential overdose, what to look for, what to do, and risky combinations that can cause an overdose.

Opioid Overdose Prevention Toolkit (from SAMHSA)

This free toolkit has safety advice for patients and family members recovering from opioid overdose, and facts for community members. It offers strategies to health care providers, communities, and local governments for developing practices and policies to help prevent opioid-related overdoses and deaths.

Quality Healthcare is Your Right (Pamphlet from the Harm Reduction Coalition)

Download this practical guide to getting better care for people who use drugs

Article: “Discrimination and Addiction: How to Overcome Prejudice…”

Despite laws put into place specifically to protect individuals against discrimination, many people say they have experienced it in some form over the course of their lives… read more

Article: “How to Talk To Your Kids About Your (or another Adult’s) Addiction”

Opening up to your children about your addiction or that of a loved one is kind of like telling them about the birds and the bees. You want to be honest and informative, yes, but you want to tailor the details to their age, comprehension level and comfort… read more