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About YCSP – York County Shelter Programs
York County Shelter Programs, Inc. is committed to helping people in Alfred, Maine who are battling substance abuse. They provide a residential treatment program in collaboration with the government and the district attorney’s office of York County. They also offer an outpatient substance abuse treatment program for those who have finished treatment.
Their goal is to address the fundamental causes of homelessness. People are matched with a navigator upon arrival at the shelter. The navigator helps them identify the events and causes that led to their crisis. Then they help them find the resources and support they need to heal.
Psychiatrists, mental health specialists and skilled substance abuse counselors are among their staff members. They offer advice to patients who need medication.
Beyond simply providing a place to stay, this facility assists people in facing and overcoming the obstacles that have led to their homelessness. For those overcoming alcohol and drug addiction they have a dedicated six month residential treatment program that offers intense support. This comprehensive program also supports people who are involved in the criminal justice system options by allowing them to pursue treatment rather than incarceration.
A variety of services such as 12 step support groups, group and individual counseling and medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid withdrawal are available to residents at this 24-bed facility. Case workers, mentors and family support groups will help clients plan for life after graduation. Aftercare services provide ongoing assistance for program participants.
The facility offers access to nearby adult education classes for individuals who are pursuing a high school diploma or enrolling in college. They also provide pet therapy, art therapy and exercise classes.
Payment Options
Self-pay options 
Financing available 
Sliding scale payment assistance 
Medicare 
Medicaid 
Military Insurance
Levels of Care
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.
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.
Programs
Adult program
Elderly program
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.
Clinical Services
Cognitive 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.
Experiential Therapy
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.
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.
Nicotine 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.
Nutrition Therapy
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.
Contact
(207) 324-1137 
147 Shaker Hill Road
Alfred, ME 04002
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Fact checked and written by:
Sehar Uddin
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS
