Seacoast Mental Health Center

1145 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Seacoast Mental Health Center NH 3801

About Seacoast Mental Health Center

Seacoast Mental Health Center - Sagamore Avenue offers outpatient treatment for individuals with alcohol and/or substance addiction. The program includes individual counseling, psychiatric services, family therapy and more. Seacoast Mental Health Center - Sagamore Avenue is located at Portsmouth, New Hampshire.

Seacoast Mental Health Center – Sagamore Avenue provides comprehensive mental health services to children, adolescents, adults and their families. Depending on the clinical diagnosis, severity of impairment and age of the client, available services range from 24 hour emergency services to individual and group therapy, couples and family therapy, substance use disorder treatment, psychiatric services, psychological and

neurological assessment and testing, to home and community-based services, residential care, case management and employment support services. All their services are designed to help the client manage their symptoms so that they can lead more productive lives in their own community.

Consultation and educational services are also available to community organizations and businesses. All their services are designed to help the client manage their symptoms so that they can lead more productive lives in their own community. Consultation and educational services are also available to community organizations and businesses.

Founded in 1963 to address the mental health care needs of the Seacoast Mental Health Center – Sagamore Avenue is one of ten non-profit state-designated community mental health centers (CMHCs) in New Hampshire. As a CMHC, they provide evaluations and treatment services to children, adolescents and families, adults, and the elderly who reside in our catchment area regardless of their ability to pay.

Latest Reviews

November Rose
5 months ago on Google
5
joel whitten (Imayepotato)
6 months ago on Google
5
First time at their office but have been with them for a little around a year or two online,Parking was good There were two areas and plenty of spots which was very nice,The receptionist was very helpful and quickly got me all set and the Provider I have been seeing was great as per usual.
Charlie
7 months ago on Google
1
Mental health system failed me.

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Accepted Insurance

Seacoast Mental Health Center works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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.
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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.
aftercare iconAftercare 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

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Treatment provided at drug rehab in New Hampshire prepares individuals to handle life stressors without using substances. Participants get the tools and support they need to maintain lifelong recovery.

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.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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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.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Seniors Program
Nearly one million adults age 65 and older live with a substance use disorder. Treatment providers who specialize in senior care understand the social, psychological, and physical effects of aging and how they relate to recovery. They can help clients address particular challenges and risks they may face as they get older such as overdosing and medication interactions and dependencies.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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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.
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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

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

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 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.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Contact Information

Phone icon (603) 431-6703
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1145 Sagamore Avenue
Portsmouth, NH 03801

Reviews of Seacoast Mental Health Center

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2.5

Perhaps for a mild case of worry, or if you need a counselor to talk to to get over some situational problem, they are okay. For real crisis, they are unwilling and unequipped. My advice is to evaluate more places before deciding whether you want or don't want to come here.

Reviewed on 3/14/2019
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3.1 (28 reviews)
Justice For All
1 month ago
3

I don't approve of the CEO. Front desk is amazing. Providers try their best!

November Rose
5 months ago
5

joel whitten (Imayepotato)
5 months ago
5

First time at their office but have been with them for a little around a year or two online,Parking was good There were two areas and plenty of spots which was very nice,The receptionist was very helpful and quickly got me all set and the Provider I have been seeing was great as per usual.

Charlie
7 months ago
1

Mental health system failed me.

Hannah Burke
10 months ago
1

IRRESPONSIBLE!!!!! Providing excessive meds without any requirement to engage in support services. Extreme responses to meds without any concern by SMH. This past year he experienced psychosis due to the meds, that were ultimately evaluated by NHH as being prescribed in extreme doses. We thought our son had developed schizophrenia and in fact it was all due to the over prescribed meds. He did not have any diagnosis as such. He continues to get the meds without any concern for his well being or support.

Scott
11 months ago
3

@Jay Couture, MHAPresident and CEO, @Wassfy M. Hanna, MD, @Jodi Marshall, M.D.,Chief Medical OfficerMedical Director, @Chris Drew, MBA,Chief Information Officer I've been a client here for close to 20 yrs and multiple psychiatrists and therapists I finally found a psychiatrist Dr Lidstom who is the best. This place, unfortunately is basically a monopoly and you have no choice! I have used there "SUPPORTIVE EMPLOYMENT" program for years also and had great results until this new person in charge TIMOTHY FIFE, the woman that was supposed to be taking my case apparently quit and I was NOT notified by Fife so Timothy Fife couldn't have called me to let me know? Complete lack of respect and courtesy! Whoever is in charge of Seacoast Mental Health should be aware of this and his lack of professionalism and care for clients it's been close to a year since I've heard anything from them! Tim Fife is not doing his job!!! I've been out of work going in 2 whole years and I need the help of their services but I'm being ostracized by the vindictive TIMOTHY FIFE, I need HELP AND HE REFUSES to because of his incompetence I've lost my Medicaid! I'm glad I'm disabled and don't need health insurance!!??!?! There's no excuse for this, he's the head of the department and won't help! This man is getting paid to not do his job! How many others have been left behind because of his incompetence arrogant self serving behavior! I will be filing a formal complaint. No one here has got in touch with me because obviously no one cares except to take your insurance money! Your copays and insurance money are paying this lazy biased person to not do his job, this service is to help people with disabilities to find work and with Tim Fife as the head he uses people's disabilities to get a paycheck! Maybe he's just running some kind of insurance fraud scam!?

TP296S.M
1 year ago
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Terrible patient treatment .

tyler t
1 year ago
1

The HIPAA Privacy Rule establishes national standards to protect individuals' medical records and other individually identifiable health information

Lauren Bruyette
2 years ago
5

I m under the care of Ellen McFarland, and after seeing an array of people since 2003, I can say that she is the best therapist I ve ever seen. She is so realistic, talks to me instead of down, and uses my language, instead of quotes from a book. I can change the office environment at anytime. I ve sat on the floor for an entire session and she ll sit low as to not break eye contact. She s absolutely wonderful, with a great sense of humor

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thank you so much for taking the time to give your input. We agree that she is a fabulous provider. Mental healthcare is important for us all, so we're so glad you've found something that works for you!
Christoph Berger
2 years ago
5

Suzanne Taylor-Anderson
2 years ago
5

Great people very comfortable

Natasha
2 years ago
1

This place is horrible! My daughter goes to this agency and I ve tried contacting her new therapist who goes by mimi on multiple occasions and for months! This woman has ignored my calls and has never returned my calls. I dealt with the same thing with my daughter s previous therapist too. I ll be contacting the licensing board about this woman. She s unprofessional, bias and should not be behind a therapist s desk. I m fed up with this place beyond belief. I hope she loses her job for being this ignorant and unprofessional.

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