VA Maine Healthcare System – Lewiston / Auburn CBOC

Lewiston, Maine

15 Challenger Drive
Lewiston, ME 04240

(207) 330-2700
3.88 (23 reviews)

About VA Maine Healthcare System – Lewiston / Auburn CBOC

Lewiston / Auburn CBOC, part of VA Maine Healthcare System, provides Primary Care, Lab, Mental Health, and Telehealth services. VA Maine Healthcare System - Lewiston / Auburn CBOC is a clinic located in Lewiston, Maine.

VA Maine Healthcare System exists to serve the veteran through the delivery of timely quality care by staff who demonstrate outstanding customer service. They welcome the opportunity to serve America’s Veterans by making them their first priority.

The VA provides Military Sexual Trauma (MST) counseling and treatment in a free and confidential manner. The treatment is for both male and female veterans for mental and physical conditions. Military Sexual Trauma (MS) is the term used to refer to sexual assault or sexual harassment that occurred while the Veteran was in the military.

They also provide Veterans with Telehealth, for access to health care that is timely, more convenient and easier to access through the use of new healthcare technology including video conferencing and health monitoring devices that can connect patients to their health care team.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • medicaid iconMedicaid
  • military iconMilitary insurance
  • check iconFinancing available
  • medicare iconMedicare
  • self-pay iconSelf-pay options
  • shield-cross iconPrivate insurance
  • calendar iconPer session
  • military iconMilitary Insurance

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

inpatient iconInpatient

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.

12-step icon12-Step

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

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).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

elderly iconElderly program

lgbtq iconLGBTQ program

military-hat iconMilitary program

men iconProgram for men

women iconProgram for women

young-adult iconYoung adult program

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

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.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Maine is the process of helping someone learn how to live without the use of substances. Professional staff provide treatment to address the various issues of addiction. Methods often involve medication, counseling, and evidence-based therapies.

check iconDual 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 iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

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.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

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.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

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.

couples-therapy iconCouples Therapy

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 iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

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.

family iconFamily 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.

mental-health iconIndividual 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 iconLife 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.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

nicotine iconNicotine Replacement Therapy

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.

house-medical iconTrauma Therapy

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.

Check icon Accreditations

Joint Commission

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 2460

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15 Challenger Drive
Lewiston, ME 04240

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3.88 (23 reviews)
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3.5

I know this place can be obsolete, but don't take your aggressions? on these people. I honestly believe they are doing their best on a system that has everything against them. They deserve a raise and more

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3.9 (22 reviews)
jessica willy
3 months ago
5

Amazing and kind nurses and staff! The doctors are have all been very kind!

Jeffrey Parquette
8 months ago
5

Friendly and respectful people

Philip Asselyn
1 year ago
5

COULD not ask for a better care everyone there is wonderful it s a clean very clean facility and I enjoy going there as much as I can

Fred M
1 year ago
5

First time coming to this clinic, had a great experience.Was scheduled through the VA for an eye exam, my date was within two weeks of scheduling it.Coming up to the facility, there is plenty of parking available. You will need a mask to enter the clinic, and they will ask you to change your mask for a new one that they provide. The clinic is very clean and well maintained, with a nice, quiet and relaxing atmosphere.I checked in at the front desk and then walked to the eye exam waiting area. I was attended to very quickly, within 10 minutes someone came to me and pulled me into one of the optometry room. The exam portions went great with the doctor and the technician.They do offer one free pair of prescription eyeglasses with a great selection of frames. They even offered me the transition lenses with the anti-glare coating as well. The glasses are delivered by mail within 2-3 weeks. I was also given a copy of my updated prescription. Can t speak to some pf the other functions at this clinic yet, but optometry here was great.

daisymay2319
1 year ago
5

Had an eye exam today and will be getting new glasses soon. These VA folks at this Lewiston Clinic are just a joy to be around. I was promptly greeted, processed and the exam was thorough and totally professional. I love my VA Lewiston Clinic!

Elwood Cobb
1 year ago
5

We Live in Deer Isle and because Bangor VA and Togus VA was booked far ahead we was referred her for My Wifes Test she needed. We was able to get in with in a Day plus got gere 1 and 1/2 hours early and was able to get test done immediately. Very Friendly staff and loads of parking spaces. Very nice Facility. At least we had excellent visit. Very pleased. Worth the long drive.

Ann Hilton
2 years ago
5

Best service at lewiston clinic and Togus

RJ M
2 years ago
1

Horrible mental health help at this clinic.

Nicolas Hamlin
2 years ago
1

Mental heath doc just showed me youtube videos and made fun of me. Door warrior wouldn't let me in with a face shield. Blood draw person couldn't be bothered so mine was never completed. Bottom line, you get what you pay for here. .

Roy Cogswell
3 years ago
5

Have been there several times for various tests and found staff to be very helpful and knowledgeable.

Tom Sing
4 years ago
5

Employee's were all friendly, helpful, men's & ladies have separate bathrooms

Stephen Arlaud
4 years ago
4

For the most part, services here are very good. The thing I miss here is cellphone coverage and there is no WiFi here. When I am here for meetings and appointments, I don't have WiFi for making calls,texts or access to the internet. If you need to contact a ride or send and receive texts, or access the internet you are unable to do it here. The only real reason for four stars is the lack of Wi-Fi and cell phone reception being non existent. I have my primary care doctor here and the clinic has xray, lab, hearing and eye clinic along with mental health.Update 11/21/19:Today I was here for an appointment and I was surprised I had cell coverage with LTE at small strength. I have republic wireless service on my phone. I don't know if this was just a fluke or will remain. I will have to keep checking and see if it continues. There still is no WiFi.

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