800-671-4304MaineGeneral Medical Center/Inpatient
About MaineGeneral Medical Center/Inpatient
MaineGeneral Medical Center’s inpatient unit provides hospital-based addiction stabilization for adults across central Maine. It’s specifically in Augusta, near the rivers that run into Merrymeeting Bay.
Their network integrates cognitive and dialectical behavior therapy and motivational interviewing with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) using buprenorphine and naltrexone. With round-the-clock medical monitoring and a commitment to accessible care, MaineGeneral helps patients safely begin recovery while addressing both substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions.
Medical Detox & Stabilization in Central Maine
MaineGeneral’s inpatient program specializes in medically supervised detox for drugs and alcohol within a full-service hospital setting. Patients receive 24/7 medical monitoring from clinical staff trained in addiction medicine and psychiatric care. The team utilizes both buprenorphine-based therapies and extended-release naltrexone injections to manage withdrawal symptoms and reduce cravings, creating a safer, more comfortable detox experience.
Treatment combines evidence-based approaches trauma-informed counseling to address the root causes of addiction. Through brief interventions, relapse prevention planning and 12 Steps, patients build practical skills for long-term recovery. Each session focuses on uncovering triggers, developing coping strategies and preparing for the transition to outpatient or residential services.
Integrated Dual-Diagnosis for Complex Cases
MaineGeneral uniquely treats co-occurring psychiatric disorders alongside addiction in one coordinated program. This integrated approach ensures patients with conditions like depression, anxiety or PTSD receive simultaneous care rather than sequential treatment.
Your Recovery Starts with Safe & Supported Detox
Patients receive in-person care at the Augusta medical center with services available to adults throughout central Maine. As part of MaineGeneral Health, the program accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and TRICARE with sliding fee scales and state funding options for qualifying individuals.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications. |
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Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment. |
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment. |
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Hospital detoxification allows you to withdraw from drugs or alcohol in a hospital setting. It’s ideal for people with severe withdrawal symptoms or complex medical needs. You’ll receive constant monitoring, emergency care if needed and FDA approved prescription medications.
Programs
Adult programs address the substance use and life challenges specific to adults. Therapists can deliver sessions in individual, group and family settings. Services often include job support and life skills training in a structured environment.
Women's programs offer a safe and supportive space to focus on gender specific issues such as trauma, family roles and mental health conditions. Therapists tailor the sessions to address women's needs and foster empowerment in a healing and nurturing environment.
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Contact
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- Saturday Closed
- Sunday Closed
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