We are absolutely thrilled to announce that Casco Bay Recovery has been named a Gold Winner in the Best of the 207 awards! We took home the top spot in the Health category for addiction recovery treatment services, and we couldn’t be more honored.
The Best of the 207, organized by the Portland Media Group, is Maine’s premier annual, vote-based contest. It’s a massive community effort that highlights the very best businesses, services, and local treasures across the state. The 2025 winners were officially announced on February 25, 2026, and seeing our name at the top of the list is a moment we won’t soon forget.
To every client, alumnus, family member, and Portland neighbor who cast a vote for us: Thank you. This award is a reflection of your trust and the vibrant recovery community we are building together right here in the heart of Maine.
A Message from Our Leadership
Winning this award isn’t just about a trophy on a shelf; it’s about the lives changed within our walls. Our leadership team shared their thoughts on what this Gold win means for our mission:
“Winning Gold in the Best of 207 Awards is an incredible honor for the entire team at Casco Bay Recovery Center. This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment to providing compassionate, high-quality care to individuals and families navigating recovery. It affirms the dedication, professionalism, and heart our team brings to their work every single day.
Most importantly, this award belongs to our clients and community. Their trust, resilience, and support inspire us to continue raising the standard for recovery services across Maine. We are deeply grateful and more motivated than ever to serve with excellence.”
Why the 207 Chose Casco Bay: Our Client-Centered Philosophy
Located in Downtown Portland, Casco Bay Recovery was founded on the belief that “one-size-fits-all” simply doesn’t work in addiction medicine. Every person who walks through our doors has a different history, a different biological makeup, and different goals.
Our mission is to be the leading addiction treatment facility in Maine by offering individualized treatment programs that combine evidence-based clinical work with holistic healing. We aren’t just treating a diagnosis; we are helping a neighbor find their way home.
Our Comprehensive Levels of Care
One reason our community voted us #1 is our ability to meet clients exactly where they are. We offer several levels of care to ensure that as you get stronger, your treatment adapts to your growing independence.
| Program | Intensity | Ideal For |
| Partial Hospitalization (PHP) | High | Individuals needing structured, daily clinical support (5 days/week) while living at home or in sober housing. |
| Intensive Outpatient (IOP) | Moderate | Those transitioning from higher levels of care who need a balance of treatment and real-world responsibility. |
| Outpatient Program (OP) | Flexible | Clients who have built strong coping skills and need weekly support while working or attending school. |
| Telehealth Program | Accessible | Maine residents who need high-quality care but have geographical or scheduling barriers. |
Specialized Treatment for Lasting Change
Recovery is a complex puzzle. At Casco Bay, we provide the pieces needed to complete the picture. This includes specialized care for:
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT): We utilize FDA-approved medications to stabilize brain chemistry, reduce cravings, and prevent overdose, providing a vital safety net during early sobriety.
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment: Many of our clients wrestle with co-occurring mental health disorders like depression, anxiety, or PTSD. We treat the addiction and the underlying mental health struggle simultaneously.
- Gender-Specific Programming: We offer tailored Men’s and Women’s rehab programs to address the unique social and biological pressures each gender faces in recovery.
What We Treat
Our team of therapists and clinicians has the expertise to treat a wide range of substance use disorders, including:
- Alcohol Addiction
- Opioid and Opiate Addiction (Heroin, Fentanyl)
- Prescription Drug Addiction
- Benzodiazepine Addiction (Xanax, Valium)
- Methamphetamine and Cocaine Addiction
- MDMA and Marijuana Addiction
The Casco Bay Difference: Personalized & Holistic
What truly makes us the “Best of the 207” is the extra mile we go for our clients. Beyond standard talk therapy, we incorporate services that rebuild the “whole” person:
- Holistic Therapies: We integrate yoga and nutrition counseling to help heal the body alongside the mind.
- Case Management: Navigating legal issues, healthcare, or housing can be overwhelming; our case managers are there to handle the heavy lifting.
- Life Skills & Career Building: We offer resume building and career guidance because we want you to have a future you’re excited to wake up for.
- Family Involvement: We believe healing happens best when the whole family is involved in the process.
The Admissions Process: Your First Step to Gold-Standard Healing
We believe that getting help should be as simple as possible. You don’t need to wait until you hit “rock bottom” to start your journey. If things feel unmanageable today, that is reason enough to call.
How to Get Started:
- Verify Your Insurance: We accept most private insurance plans and can tell you exactly what your coverage looks like within minutes.
- Clinical Assessment: We’ll chat with you (or your loved one) to determine which level of care—PHP, IOP, or Outpatient—is the safest and most effective starting point.
- Begin Treatment: Our Downtown Portland facility is ready to welcome you into a community of peers and professionals who genuinely care.
Thank You, Maine for Supporting Casco Bay Recovery
To be recognized as the Gold Winner in a vote-based contest is the highest compliment we could receive. It tells us that our neighbors see the heart we put into our work. It tells us that the “light at the end of the tunnel” is getting brighter for more people in Maine every day.
We are more motivated than ever to continue raising the bar for addiction recovery in Portland and beyond. Here’s to a healthy, sober, and vibrant 2026 for all of the 207!
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