Good Shepherd Parish is a great place, the service I received at this center was incredible, it made me feel that I was important for them.
About Good Shepherd Parish – Esther Residence
Good Shepherd Parish’s Esther Residence is a transitional program for women leaving incarceration in Saco, Maine. They provide a nurturing community for women based on safety and dignity. The goal is to assist you in identifying your strengths and gifts while providing a bridge to healthy connections with family as you transition into the community from incarceration.
Women are supported in helping to stay sober while learning new skills. As part of a group, you are responsible for the home, including cooking and cleaning. You’re also expected to get a job, learn how to budget your money, and pay rent. They support you as you plan for your next step outside of the sober living home. Community women contribute time as volunteers and others help to finance and support the ministry.
The home provides spacious private rooms with the end opportunity to plan for independent living. You receive assistance in securing employment or continuing your education as well as help in contacting community resources that can support your sobriety and goal to become independent. You can stay at Esther for up to 2 years.
Saco is a picturesque New England city that’s located along the Saco River and the Atlantic coastline. The area draws visitors from across the U.S. who’re looking for outdoor recreation and coastal charm. Esther is on the bus line, so you’ll have access to 19th century architecture alongside modern local shops, cafes, and restaurants. Saco is a close-knit community with access to river and ocean activities, offering a classic mariner lifestyle.
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This place was a home thanks to the 3 Sisters. For the first time, I really worked through some issues. I will always be grateful to this special place. It s #1
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If I could give them more stars i would. They truly care and get to know you as a person and go above and beyond to help you over come your addiction. When I went there I was at a dead end and I had no where else to turn to. The ladies there took me in and helped me transition to the person I am today and never gave up on me and even now years later they are still there to help me if I ever need it. They showed me guidance when I needed it the most and helped me learn structure and I'll never be able to thank those ladies enough for everything they did and still do for me
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Accepted Insurance
Other Forms of Payment
Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Sober Living Homes Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.
Aftercare Support Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).
Treatments
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.
Programs
Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
Clinical Services
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.
Recreational therapy (aka therapeutic recreation) uses creative and fun activities to help with addiction recovery. Recreational therapists lead patients in entertaining and engaging activities like sports or games; art (drawing, painting, sculpture); drama, music, and dance; and/or community outings (field trips) to improve patients' physical, social, and emotional well-being.
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Residential Setting
Contact Information
(207) 283-0323 
27 Thornton Avenue
Saco, ME 04072
Get Help Now - 800-985-8516
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Fact checked and written by:
Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD
