What is a Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) at Casco Bay Recovery?

A Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) is our most intensive outpatient addiction treatment option in Maine. Clients attend treatment 5–8 hours per day, 5–7 days per week, while returning home at night.

Who should consider PHP vs. residential or standard outpatient care?

PHP is ideal for people who don't require 24/7 inpatient supervision but need more structure and clinical support than typical outpatient programs. It's also a strong option during transition from residential to outpatient care.

What therapies and supports are included in your PHP program?

Our PHP includes individual counseling, group therapy, medication management, co-occurring mental health treatment, and relapse prevention planning.

Where can I find a Partial Hospitalization Program near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery provides PHP treatment for clients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and surrounding areas. Our location makes it easy for individuals across southern Maine to access quality addiction care close to home.

What does 'dual diagnosis' mean at Casco Bay Recovery?

Dual diagnosis refers to treating someone who has both a substance use disorder and a co-occurring mental health condition (such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder). Our program addresses both simultaneously.

Who is a good candidate for dual diagnosis treatment?

If you struggle with addiction and also experience mental health symptoms (e.g. anxiety, depression, PTSD), you may benefit from dual diagnosis care. Our clinicians assess both areas to determine the right approach.

How does treatment for dual diagnosis work at Casco Bay Recovery?

We combine evidence-based therapies (like CBT, DBT), medication management, and integrated care so that both addiction and mental health conditions are treated together, not separately.

What does 'women's rehab' mean at Casco Bay Recovery?

Women's rehab at Casco Bay Recovery is a gender-specific addiction treatment program in Maine designed to address the unique emotional, physical, and social challenges women face in recovery.

What makes women's rehab different from co-ed programs?

In a women's rehab, clients get a safer, more supportive environment with fewer distractions. Therapies and programming are tailored toward issues like trauma, relationships, motherhood, and self-esteem that often affect women in recovery.

What therapies and supports are included in your women's program?

The women's rehab program includes individual counseling, group therapy, family therapy, co-occurring mental health treatment, and holistic/self-care practices — all designed with women's needs in mind.

Where can I find women's rehab near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery offers women's addiction treatment for clients in Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, and surrounding southern Maine areas. Our outpatient programs provide flexible, compassionate care close to home.

What is outpatient addiction treatment (OP) at Casco Bay Recovery?

Outpatient treatment (often called OP) is a flexible model where clients attend therapy and clinical care on scheduled days—but return to their home each evening. No overnight stay is required.

Who is a good candidate for outpatient rehab vs. PHP or IOP?

Outpatient rehab is often appropriate for those with mild-to-moderate substance use disorders who need treatment but have stable living circumstances, work or family responsibilities, and don't require the high structure of PHP or IOP.

What kinds of therapy and services are included in outpatient care?

Our outpatient program offers individual counseling, group therapy, relapse prevention, education, and support for any co-occurring mental health issues or medications as needed.

Where can I find outpatient addiction treatment near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery provides outpatient rehab programs for clients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and surrounding southern Maine communities. Our convenient location makes quality addiction treatment accessible close to home.

What is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) at Casco Bay Recovery?

MAT combines FDA-approved medications (like buprenorphine, naltrexone, or others) with therapy and behavioral support to help treat opioid or alcohol use disorders safely and effectively.

Who is a good candidate for MAT?

MAT is helpful for individuals dealing with moderate to severe substance use disorders, especially opioid dependence, who benefit from medication support alongside counseling to manage cravings and withdrawal symptoms.

Can MAT be combined with other treatment levels like PHP, IOP, or outpatient care?

Yes — MAT is fully integrated with our PHP, IOP, and outpatient programs. This allows clients to receive medication management along with therapeutic and psychosocial support tailored to their needs.

Where can I find medication-assisted treatment near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery offers MAT services for clients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Falmouth, and surrounding communities in southern Maine — ensuring accessible medication-assisted addiction care close to home.

What is the young adult rehab program at Casco Bay Recovery?

Our young adult rehab is a treatment program tailored for individuals ages 18 to 30. It addresses substance use with therapies and supports designed for the unique challenges faced during this developmental stage.

Why choose a rehab program specifically for young adults?

Young adults often face specific pressures around identity, peer influence, and transitions (college, work, relationships). Our program offers peer-focused support, life skills training, and therapies suited to that age group.

What therapeutic services are offered in the young adult rehab?

The program includes individual and group therapy, peer support groups, family involvement, evidence-based modalities, and support for any co-occurring mental health issues.

What is 'aftercare' at Casco Bay Recovery?

Aftercare (or continuing care) refers to the ongoing support, therapy, and relapse prevention services clients receive after completing a formal treatment program — to help maintain sobriety and transition to daily life.

What kinds of services are included in aftercare?

Our aftercare may include individual or group therapy, outpatient check-ins, support group participation, and assistance with life skills, relapse planning, or connection to community resources.

Why is aftercare important for long-term recovery?

The period after formal treatment is high-risk for relapse. Aftercare provides structure, accountability, and continued support to help clients apply what they've learned and navigate real-world challenges.

Where can I find aftercare support near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery offers aftercare services for clients in Portland, South Portland, Scarborough, Westbrook, and surrounding southern Maine areas. We also help connect you with local support groups, therapists, and community resources to support your sustained recovery.

What is relapse prevention at Casco Bay Recovery?

Relapse prevention refers to structured strategies, therapies, and support designed to help clients recognize and respond to warning signs, cope with cravings, and maintain long-term sobriety.

What tools and therapies are used in relapse prevention?

We use evidence-based methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), coping skills training, mindfulness, support groups, and personalized relapse prevention planning.

Why is relapse prevention important after treatment?

The time after completing formal programs is high risk for relapse. Relapse prevention provides ongoing structure, accountability, and support to help clients apply what they've learned and navigate triggers in daily life.

What is telehealth addiction treatment at Casco Bay Recovery?

Telehealth allows clients to receive screening, counseling, therapy, and medical consultations remotely via video or phone — offering virtually the same care as in-person sessions but from home.

Who is a good candidate for telehealth services?

Telehealth works well for those who live outside Portland, lack reliable transportation, have mobility or scheduling constraints, or simply prefer the convenience and privacy of remote care.

What types of services are available via telehealth?

Through telehealth, we offer individual therapy, group counseling, medication consultations, screening and diagnosis, and support for substance use and co-occurring mental health issues.

Where can I access telehealth addiction treatment near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery provides telehealth addiction treatment to clients across Maine, including Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and more remote communities — making quality care accessible even from a distance.

What is the Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at Casco Bay Recovery?

The IOP is a structured, non-residential treatment option where clients receive therapy, counseling, education, and support several times per week while continuing to live at home.

Who is a good candidate for IOP versus PHP or standard outpatient care?

IOP is ideal if you need more support than standard outpatient care but don't require 24/7 supervision. It's also often used as a step down from residential or PHP levels.

What therapies and services are offered in Casco Bay's IOP?

Our IOP includes group therapy, individual counseling, education on addiction and relapse prevention, dual diagnosis care, and structured support to help you apply recovery skills in real life.

Where can I access an IOP near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery provides IOP services to clients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, and surrounding communities of southern Maine, making intensive care accessible close to home.

Mental Health IOP in Portland, Maine

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Maybe you’re showing up for work. Keeping up with responsibilities. On the outside, things “look fine.” But inside, you’re running on empty. Therapy once a week isn’t cutting it anymore, and everything feels harder than it should.

Our Mental Health Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) in Portland, ME is built for people like you. People who are still moving — but barely. People who are ready to stop pretending and start healing.

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What Is an IOP?

IOP is a step up from weekly therapy — more structured, more support, more connection. But it still lets you live your life. At Casco Bay Recovery, our Portland-based IOP runs 3–5 days a week, for 3 hours per day, with day and evening options. It’s designed for people who want real help without having to pause their entire lives. You’ll come in, do the work, and go home with new tools to use right away.

This Program May Be for You If…

You’re dealing with persistent anxiety, depression, or emotional overwhelm
You’re having trouble regulating emotions or maintaining healthy relationships
You’ve tried weekly therapy, but you need more structure and connection
You want support — but not inpatient care or hospitalization
You’re stepping down from a PHP or hospitalization and need a next step

What You’ll Receive in Our Portland IOP

Daily group therapy (CBT, DBT, skills practice, peer support)
Individual therapy weekly with your primary therapist
Medication support and psychiatric check-ins (if needed)
Mindfulness, boundary-setting, and trauma-informed care
Support for work, family, housing, or life transitions

Our IOP includes small group sizes, honest conversations, and real support.

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Why Choose Casco Bay Recovery for Mental Health IOP?

Rooted in evidence-based care, but delivered with warmth
A safe, real environment — not overly clinical or sterile
Easy access from Portland, Scarborough, Falmouth, Westbrook, and nearby towns
Flexible scheduling so you don’t have to choose between care and real life
Staff who truly see you — and care about helping you feel whole

Get Back to Yourself — On Your Own Terms

Healing doesn’t always require a hospital. Sometimes it just requires a space where you can stop holding it together for a few hours — and let yourself be supported.

Our Mental Health IOP in Portland, Maine is here to help you:

Reconnect to yourself
Build confidence in managing emotions
Reduce distress and burnout
Feel seen, safe, and supported

Call today or click here to speak with our team and learn more about mental health IOP options in Portland.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Mental Health IOP at Casco Bay Recovery?

The Mental Health IOP is a structured outpatient program in Portland, ME that meets 3–5 days a week, about 3 hours each session, to provide support, therapy, and psychiatric care while allowing you to maintain daily responsibilities.

Who benefits most from a mental health IOP vs. weekly therapy or PHP?

This program is ideal for those whose symptoms (anxiety, depression, trauma, emotional dysregulation) need more support than weekly therapy but do not require full hospitalization. It’s also suitable as a step-down from a PHP.

What services and therapies are included in your Mental Health IOP?

Services include group therapy (CBT, DBT, emotional regulation), individual counseling, psychiatric check-ins and medication management, mindfulness practices, and support for life stressors and transitions.

Where can I access Mental Health IOP near Portland, Maine?

Casco Bay Recovery offers Mental Health IOP for clients in Portland, South Portland, Westbrook, Scarborough, Falmouth, and surrounding Southern Maine communities—making outpatient mental health care available close to home.

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