800-671-4304Northern Light Mercy Hospital Fore River Parkway
About Northern Light Mercy Hospital Fore River Parkway
Northern Light Mercy Hospital’s Fore River Parkway location is a substance use treatment provider in Portland, Maine. It’s situated on a consolidated medical campus overlooking the Fore River. This waterfront hospital opened in 2022.
This nonprofit offers a specialized Rapid Access Program for opioid use disorder, medically supervised detox and residential options. Patients benefit from a modern facility that integrates behavioral health with broad medical and holistic recovery.
Rapid Access
The hospital provides a full continuum of care, featuring medically supervised detox for alcohol and drugs in both inpatient and outpatient settings via their network or referral system. Their Rapid Access Program specifically targets opioid use disorder to reduce barriers to care, often initiating treatment through the Emergency Department. Additional services include inpatient or residential treatment for severe addiction and outpatient therapy for ongoing support and co-occurring mental health disorders.
Services are available for adults aged 18 and older who are experiencing withdrawal symptoms. The facility is equipped to help individuals with co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction as well as those seeking immediate assistance for opioid use disorder through emergency or outpatient channels.
Insurance and Starting Up
The hospital accepts private insurance plans and self-pay options for their treatment programs. Maine’s health insurance programs is typically available for eligible services.
Individuals can access care through outpatient settings or, for immediate needs like opioid withdrawal, engage with the Rapid Access Program via the emergency department. An initial assessment helps the clinical team determine the appropriate level of care, whether that involves detox, residential stay or outpatient counseling.
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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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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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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
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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