York Hospital Recovery Center
York, Maine
About Discovery House Washington County
Ages Treated
- Adults
- Teenagers
Genders Accepted
- Female
- Male
Languages Spoken
- English
Facility Type
- Drug Addiction
- Opioid Addiction
Payments Accepted
- Cash/Self-Pay
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Payment Assistance Available
- Private Health Insurance
Additional Info
- Smoking Allowed
Conditions and Issues Treated
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is a chronic disease characterized by a physical and psychological dependency on drugs. Drug addiction occurs when extensive drug use causes changes in a person’s brain chemistry, resulting in uncontrollable cravings to use regardless of the adverse effects. The only way to overcome drug addiction or other addiction disorders is to receive addiction treatment. Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine offers many treatment options for those struggling with drug addiction. If you or someone you love is struggling with drug addiction, get help as soon as possible. Prolonged drug use can result in a destructive addiction cycle where you must continue using drugs to avoid distressing withdrawal symptoms. Regardless of your situation, help is available in Calais, Maine.
Opioid Addiction
Opioids/opiates are among the most addictive substances worldwide. Prescribed for various medical needs, opioids encompass a large class of prescription drugs such as morphine, oxycodone, and hydrocodone, and illegal substances such as heroin and opium. People who misuse opioids can develop an opioid addiction very quickly. Opioid addiction, also known as an opioid use disorder, is a condition in which someone compulsively seeks the drug. In Calais, Calais, Maine, there are many treatment options to choose from for an opioid/opiate addiction. The most effective form of opioid addiction treatment is drug detox, followed by inpatient drug rehab. Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Calais, Maine offers opioid addiction treatment tailored to your unique needs and situation.
Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
- Does not treat alcohol use disorder
Opioid Treatment
- Buprenorphine Detoxification, Buprenorphine Maintenance, Buprenorphine Maintenance for predetermined time, Federally-certified opioid treatment program, Methadone detoxification, Methadone Maintenance, Methadone Maintenance for Predetermined Time, Prescribes Buprenorphine
Additonal Client Services
Case Management Service, Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services
Levels of Care Offered at Discovery House Washington County
Addiction Treatment
If you're dealing with a drug or alcohol addiction in Calais, Maine, there are many ways to get help. You can choose from programs that let you stay at the treatment center, or you can visit for treatment while living at home. There are also programs that focus on treating both addiction and mental health issues at the same time. Plus, you can join support groups that keep on giving help even after you finish a program.
At Discovery House Washington County, we understand that everyone's journey to recovery is unique. That's why we create a plan that's just for you, based on what you need and what you're going through. Our goal is to help you tackle your addiction from all sides, and teach you how to stay healthy and free from addiction for a long time.
We offer lots of different ways to help you at Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine. This includes talking one-on-one with a therapist or sharing your experiences in a group setting. These talks can play a big part in your recovery.
Inpatient Drug Rehab
Inpatient drug rehab is the most intense kind of help you can get for addiction. It's like a live-in program at Discovery House Washington County where you stay at a place without drugs in Calais, Maine. Here, you get help day and night from experts who know a lot about addiction. If you're dealing with addiction and also have another mental health issue, this kind of rehab is a really good choice. It lets you put all your energy into getting better while you're around other people who are working on the same goal.
Intensive Outpatient Program
At Discovery House Washington County, we have a program called Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Calais, Maine. This program is for people who are dealing with problems from using drugs or who also have mental health issues. If you've been to a full-time drug rehab before, our IOP can give you extra help to stay on track.
When you join our IOP at Discovery House Washington County, you'll come in for treatment a few times a week, for a few hours each time. It's a step up from our regular outpatient program because you'll spend more time with us. This program is great for people who want to get strong treatment but still live at home.
Partial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP), also called day treatment, is a type of outpatient care. It's more intense than the usual outpatient care but not as strict as staying in a drug rehab center full-time. At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, people in the PHP get a lot of helpful treatment and medical support during the day. After spending their day at the program, they go back to their own homes or live in places that help them stay sober, like sober living homes. These programs are really important because they help people build a strong foundation for long-term health and staying free from addiction. They are a great choice for those who need help with addiction but prefer not to stay at a treatment center all the time.
Residential Treatment
At Discovery House Washington County, people who are working hard to get better from drug and alcohol problems can get help day and night. This help also covers any mental health issues they have because of using these substances. When you're in residential treatment in Calais, Maine, you'll take part in different kinds of therapy sessions. These sessions are all about helping you face and deal with the tough stuff that comes with addiction.
Staying at an inpatient rehab is one of the top ways to tackle addiction head-on. People usually stay for a time that can range from a month to about half a year, or sometimes even longer. While you're there, your days will be packed with all sorts of treatments to help you on your journey to recovery.
Sober Living/Halfway House
Sober living homes, also known as halfway houses, at Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine serve as a helpful step between inpatient treatment and everyday life. After leaving drug rehab, many people find it hard to adjust to a new daily routine. The sober living houses at Discovery House Washington County provide a middle ground where residents can practice the skills they learned while getting treatment for addiction. During their stay at Discovery House Washington County, residents must stay clean and avoid drugs and alcohol. To make sure of this, many addiction treatment places in Calais, Maine do regular drug tests. Sober living homes are ideal for those who have just started their journey to recovery and want to build a solid base before they continue recovering by themselves.
Assessment/Pre Treatment and Transitional Services and Hospitals
Comprehensive Substance Use Assessment, Outreach to Persons in the Community, Complete Medical History/Physical Exam, Screening for Tobacco Use, Screening for Substance Use
Therapies, Programs & Treatment Approaches at Discovery House Washington County
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT for short, is a kind of therapy that shows people the link between what they think and what they do. When someone goes through CBT, they get better at spotting thoughts that aren't helpful and learning to change them. By changing the way they think, they can make their relationships with others better and are less likely to turn to unhealthy habits.
Family Counseling
Family counseling is an important part of treating addiction, both when a patient stays at a treatment center and when they visit for sessions. This type of counseling is included at Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine because addiction doesn't just affect the person using substances; it also impacts their family. At Discovery House Washington County, they understand that families need help too. With family counseling in Calais, Maine, everyone, including the person with addiction and their relatives, can work together to solve problems. They also learn the best ways to support their family member as they recover from addiction.
Group Counseling
At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, group therapy is a way for people to get help from a therapist while sharing the experience with others. In these groups, which usually have 5 to 20 people, members often have similar issues they are working through. This could be a certain problem they all face or a tough event they have all gone through. Group therapy happens both where people stay for treatment and where they visit just for the therapy session.
In group therapy here in Calais, Maine, everyone talks together about a topic or a challenge they're dealing with. A trained therapist leads these talks. Sometimes the therapist will guide the conversation in a certain direction, and they might have a plan or topic ready for each time the group meets. This helps everyone in the group learn from each other and get better together.
Individual Counseling
Individual therapy is a kind of counseling where one person talks with a therapist by themselves. At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, this kind of therapy uses different ways to help people who are trying to get better from addiction. When people go to individual therapy at Discovery House Washington County, they get to know their therapist well and work together to handle tough situations, understand their feelings, and learn good ways to deal with problems. This therapy in Calais, Maine is also good for treating many mental health issues like addiction, anxiety, depression, OCD, bipolar disorder, panic attacks, PTSD, and others.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a helpful way to encourage people to stop harmful habits. At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, we use motivational interviewing along with another method called motivational enhancement therapy. This combination helps those dealing with drug or alcohol problems to feel more sure of themselves as they work to get better.
Substance Use Disorder Counseling
Substance abuse counseling, also known as addiction counseling, is a key part of getting better for people who have problems with drugs or alcohol. It's a chance to talk about what's behind their addiction and find ways to solve it. At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, they mix different types of help and care to help people beat their addictions.
When someone goes to counseling for substance use disorders at Discovery House Washington County, they meet with expert counselors in a place where they can get medical help in Calais, Maine. They work together to understand things like mental health issues, habits that can cause harm, and what they want to achieve in treatment.
Substance Use Disorder Education
Learning about substance use disorder is really helpful for people dealing with addiction and their families too. At Discovery House Washington County in Calais, Maine, this kind of learning helps everyone understand more about the problems with using drugs and alcohol. It teaches how these substances can hurt our minds and bodies. It also shows how to be there for someone when they are trying to stop using drugs or alcohol, during their time in rehab, and when they are working to stay drug-free.
In Calais, Maine, when we talk about learning regarding substance use, it includes lessons for people who are using drugs or alcohol. It also helps their family and friends know how to support them. This education might even include how to talk and listen in ways that can help the person with their addiction.
Additional Client Services
Case Management Service, Self-Help Groups, Housing Services, Assistance With Obtaining Social Services
