Find the best alcohol and drug rehabs in Ellsworth, ME. Browse 25 nearby treatment centers and search for inpatient, outpatient, or detox treatment. Filter by payment options, amenities, specialty programs, and more to find the best treatment for your unique situation.
After an isolated Middle East duty tour with the US Navy, I developed PTSD. Over the years this developed into depression, anxiety and insomnia. The VA has been a big help in treating these conditions, but I felt I needed a second opinion in regard to medications that may help me.I referred myself into the community to see if AMHC could help. There I met Jennifer and Jessica and was enrolled in an CCBHC (Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic) grant program, which designates certain clinics and provides a comprehensive range of substance abuse and mental health services.After registration I was assigned to Doctor Deerfield, a psychiatrist and medication specialist. A few days later I notified my VA mental health nurse and expressed that I would like to stay with Doctor Deerfield exclusively, and that was noted and respected by the VA.After the first visit with Doctor Deerfield, I realized she had wonderful energy. Her calm presence and knowledge made it easy to speak with her. Doctor Deerfield offered an abundance of verbal support and information regarding medications and offered a new medication. I feel I am making progress towards feeling better and healthier. I am keeping a log of how the medication is working each night so I can review it with the doctor on my follow-up visit. I feel confident with the knowledge and experience Dr. Deerfield has to offer. I made a good decision following up with Aroostook Mental Health and Counseling.I would like to send a special thank you to Sharon Carroll for the excellent and productive meeting today (11/3/22) regarding the situations that I am experiencing. The counselors and clinicians at AMHC are compassionate. personable, knowledgeable and professional. Our conversation was relevant and encouraging. Sharon asked powerful and constructive questions that helped bring clarity to my situation, as she shared her wisdom and insight. Sharon, as well as Doctor Deerfield displayed a calm presence, diverse knowledge and a heart-centered awareness towards my diagnosis. I felt connected and supported through our first video conference and look forward to eventually meeting Sharon in person at some point in the near future. Thanks again AMHC and Sharon for your care and concern.
These people can only hope no one is in desperate need of help right now. They would be till next week to get one of them to answer the phone. I followed my Dr. back there instead of Bar Harbor because Ellsworth was closer, but trying to get in touch with your Dr. through Downeast Treatment Center is nearly impossible because trained staff can't answer the phone. This is supposed to be a Treatment recovery center, God forbid if it were an emergency..
This is a great resource for mental health services. The staff is ready for dealing with complicated cases like me.
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Maine is ranked 9th nationwide in terms of addiction treatment affordability, with an average cost of addiction treatment of $56,108.
$138kMedical Detox
$50kInpatient Rehab
$8kOutpatient Rehab
$7kMethadone Treatment
The costs of drug and alcohol rehab in Maine vary widely and depend on several factors, including:
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Compare the Cost of Addiction Treatment in Maine
The costs of addiction treatment listed for cities and states are averages based on the cost of the treatment types listed above. These averages are high due to the cost of medical detoxification and residential inpatient rehab programs.
These numbers also reflect the raw cost of drug rehab, before any insurance coverage. The typical individual seeking addiction treatment can expect to pay much less for outpatient or intensive outpatient services than the averages listed below.
Average Cost of Treatment in Maine vs. the National Average
There are many ways to pay for drug rehab in Maine. Most treatment centers accept cash or self-payment, as well as private health insurance. However, there are many treatment centers in Maine that accept Medicaid and Medicare, or offer sliding scale payments or other low-cost payment options. Here’s the complete breakdown of how to pay for addiction treatment in Maine.
187 accept self-payment or cash
170 accept private health insurance
1 offer free treatment
167 accept Maine Medicaid coverage
103 accept Medicare
92 offer low-cost treatment
120 offer sliding-scale fees
87 accept TRICARE coverage
Insurance for Drug Rehab in Maine
Blue Cross Blue Shield is the most widely-accepted insurance for drug rehabs in Maine, with 39 treatment centers in the state accepting their insurance. Elevance Health is the 2nd most popular with 36 treatment centers accepting it followed by Harvard Pilgrim Health Care in 3rd accepted by 27 drug rehabs.
Maine Rehab Admissions in 2023
Maine is ranked 20th nationwide in drug rehab admissions, with 499 rehab admissions per 100,000 population in 2023, which is lower than than the U.S. national average of 621 admissions per 100,000.
The following are the number of Maine rehab admissions in 2023 for each of the 6 most frequently used drug classes, as well as the relative percent for each type of drug.
2,048
Alcohol
176
Marijuana
2,598
Heroin
582
Other Opiates
274
Meth
230
Cocaine
Source: Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. National survey of substance abuse treatment services (N-SSATS).
Drug Overdoses in Maine in 2024
Maine is ranked 12th nationwide in terms of annual drug overdoses, with an average of 42.2 overdoses per 100,000 population and a total of 591 overdoses in 2023.
Opioid abuse accounted for 85% of all drug overdoses in Maine, with a total of 502 opioid overdoses in 2024.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Provisional drug overdose death counts. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Narcotics Violations and DUIs in Maine
Narcotics Violations
Maine is ranked 36th for drug and narcotics-related violations, with an estimated 263 narcotics citations per 100,000 population which is lower than the National Average of 421.
All values are per 100,000 population.
Federal Bureau of Investigation. Crime data explorer: Crime trends. U.S. Department of Justice.
DUIs
Maine has the 11th highest rate of drunk driving in the nation, with a total of 318 DUI arrests per 100,000 people in 2023 (and 4,437 total DUI arrests).
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