Mid Coast Hospital Behavioral Health

Brunswick, Maine

123 Medical Center Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011

About Mid Coast Hospital Behavioral Health

Mid Coast Hospital Behavioral Health, located in Brunswick, Maine is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient.

Specialty rehab programs at Mid Coast Hospital Behavioral Health include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-sensitive addiction treatment considering health and life-stage issues of older adults.

Payment Options

Medicaid
Medicare
Self-pay options
Private insurance
Financial aid
Military insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Military Insurance

Levels of Care

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal. The length of stay at the detoxification program is determined according to the specific needs of the patient.

Partial Hospitalization Program

A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Programs

Adult program

Elderly program

Program for men

Program for women

Young adult program

Treatment

Dual Diagnosis

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.

Mental Health

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Substance Abuse

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Clinical Services

Electroconvulsive Therapy

ECT is a form of treatment in which controlled electric currents are passed through the brain, sometimes causing short seizures. Treatments are done under general anesthesia. ECT appears to change brain chemistry for the better, and has been shown to provide fast and sometimes dramatic improvements in severe mental health conditions that can exist alongside addiction, including depression, bipolar disorder, psychosis, and suicidality. ECT is also often used by those who prefer it to taking medication.

Family Therapy

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group Therapy

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.

Individual Therapy

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

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.

Contact

(207) 373-6950

Website

123 Medical Center Drive
Brunswick, ME 04011

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Reviews

2.9 (179 reviews)

Google Rating

Brandon Bartlett

1 month ago

Response from the owner1 month ago

Thank you for taking the time to give us a great review! We're happy to see we met your expectations.

Meaghan G

The nurses & techs are nice.

jonathan brouillet

Un professional I went in for blood draw ordered by ny doctor was there for over an hour. When finally brought in they lost the order for the test and said ther was nothing they could do. Wasted my morning not appreciated

Julie Bailey

There is a very hard working housekeeper I came across. Wish they would recognize that department more often thank you for making sure our room was clean :)

Julie, we re so happy to hear you had a good experience. Thank you for sharing!

Joann Rittall

2 months ago

This hospital needs to seriously make some changes with the way the nurses employed by them are allowed to mistreat, discriminate, and neglect the people they are paid to care for. Recent experience was so completely traumatic, to state that these nurses were unprofessional is being generous. What they did was unimaginable but more and more it seems they are allowed to act in this manor with no consequences. They take advantage of this because they know due to staffing shortages and other issues facing healthcare today their actions will not result in any discipline because the hospital can't afford to be without them. They are allowed to insult patients openly, discriminate, label, and judge openly. They are allowed to force care even when a patient has screamed no over and over again. They are and were allowed to out right lie to a patient regarding doctor ordered treatments. They were allowed to intentionally withhold treatment that directly resulted in causing additional excruciating pain and suffering. The actions of these nurses were so completely traumatizing I can't even explain how deep the devastation. I pray no one else ever has to experience what was done to me. Every claim made in this review can be verified. Complaints have been officially filed and documentation of everything has been compiled. I will not stop speaking out about this problem because I know the hospital has a bottom line of needing to protect itself, it is after all a business. This review barely scratches the surface of the events and actions that occurred during my hospitalization. I have left the fully detailed complaint unpublished with the exception of reports to the proper agencies. I've kept every record, every note, and also list of direct cause and effect of their actions that have jeopardized my recovery, in addition to the harm they caused prior to my release, with details on when and why this discrimination took place, and that it was done intentionally because of their own false beliefs. What they did was more than inhumane it was criminal.As a post script I feel I need to say there was one nurse in the ER that was ok, and on the unit there were 1 or 2 that were decent but they all withheld medical treatment ordered by doctor.Second post script, The ER, Attending physician, surgeons and other members of the surgical team ( i.e. anesthesiologist, assisting surgeon) were the best, and I am so grateful to them all. Unfortunately, I was 100% at the mercy of the nursing staff, and though I did report what had happened to the doctor I felt so unsafe to file an official complaint while inpatient. I felt so unsafe that I ended up being released to early because I just went along and said whatever needed to get away from them and regain some sense of safety. However, it has followed me home, and has left me in a place I never thought existed. It was this that drove me to the realization that I can't stay silent, I have to pursue this matter with all governing agencies, hire an attorney to protect my rights and fight for justice, file a civil suit, contact the Maine state board, disability rights, and put this on blast. Maybe just maybe it will prevent these individuals from causing harm to any other person who falls into their hands. If it protects just one all of this will be worth something. It is humiliating and not easy to share these details, even though I have no reason to feel it I do. I literally can't express any more words as once again the trauma from what was done had rendered me speechless .Stand up for your rights. Find power in your voice.

Marshall Aberle

Every negative thing you have read about this place is true. From the second you walk in--- "oh we seem to be backed up tonight." Yeah reading the reviews here that was expected... I called this place twice inquiring about my medication refill saying it by name and was told I would get treated if I saw the ER. I asked multiple times about my insurance and I was told I need to establish a connection with a doctor and to do that is to go through the ER. I asked "should I make an appointment?" She said "you're not listening to me, just come in as an ER patient, insurance will cover it then, and I will get my medication." That was two weeks ago. I called back again today just to make double sure, saying my medication by name... After verification I decided to take the hour drive to get here.. waited the 2 hours in the waiting room.. I even brought my empty bottles to verify script and was told "yes the doctor is going to want to see those."When I finally saw the doctor I was told they can't believe the front desk told me all of this, and that they can't fill my script.I will absolutely be disputing this visit, if not more.

freya colleen

Response from the owner2 months ago

Thank you for the great rating!

Paula Carson

Good place to recover friendly, efficient staff

Thanks so much for the kind words!

Nocturnal

We appreciate the positive rating - we hope you have a great day!

Falisha Brown

Previously have been admitted to this hospital. Frequent flyer actually. Do not understand the laws in relation to HIPPA. The staff are unwilling to admit their mistakes. They postpone necessary treatment. While prolonging sickness and mis diagnosing. Improperly treating illnesses, dis ease... even with the intelligence they have. Their mission is not therapeutic or healing. The nurses and doctors rarely do their jobs. Condescending attitudes. Are not compassionate. Have their own opinion of you before you walk in the door.Invasive, uncoordinated, unprofessional and experimental. . ,

Catherine Gibson

3 months ago

I was in the MIdcoast emergency room most of the day yesterday after having chest pains. Dr Nalchajian the day ER doc was great. I had some tests and was supposed to be admitted overnight to have an echocardiogram and possibly catheterization today, but I guess they were full upstairs. I just could not stay in that loud, chaotic, uncomfortable ER hallway all night, so I left against doctor s orders around 7pm. I hate to criticize nurses as my daughter and sister are nurses, but mostly the ER nurses there seemed overwhelmed and unhappy, no smiles. And there are a lot of other people with badges standing around and sitting around. If I had been given dinner, a blanket and a quieter spot, I would ve stayed the night and had the tests today.

William Palmer

Terrible experience with my 89yr old mom at er. The staff was rude & inconsiderate. Treated her like she wasn't of any concern even though she had a serious emergency.Update 10/12/23 We were terrified to leave last night after my mom's nurse named Ren�e was disrespectful to myself, my mom & girlfriend. SHE HAS ABSOLUTELY NO BEDSIDE MANNER!! She said, "You're lucky tomorrow's my day off." In a sarcastic manner. What a nightmare. We've already left voice messages for quality control care to report this. The nurse was cold as ice without any compassion that my mom could die at any time. Please call us to discuss this matter.Update 10/13/23 Dr. Hanna gave my mom a heartless send off before we brought my mom home. Didn't ask us if we had any questions and wouldn't let us get a word in edge wise.. Rambled alot in a hurry rush then dashed out of the room. We could also hear terrible rumors that were spread around the hospital as we were leaving. This is just the tip of the iceberg as many people working there are heartless. What a terrible experience overall. We intend on submitting a further review with the hospital. What a complete nightmare!!Update: 6/17/24We are currently in the er again and they can't even provide my 92 yr old mom with a pillow for her head unbelievable!!!

Response from the owner2 years ago

We are very sorry for your negative experience at the Mid Coast Hospital Emergency Department, and we are grateful that you shared your feedback with us. All of our providers and team members strive to offer the highest quality, most compassionate care, and we apologize that your expectations for the care your mother received were not met. Would you please call the Mid Coast Hospital Quality and Patient Safety Team at (207) 373-6377 to share any additional concerns you may have? A member of our team welcomes the opportunity to speak whenever it is most convenient for you. This conversation will also help us better understand everything that happened so that we can conduct a thorough review.

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