Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Chemical Dependency Service







About Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Chemical Dependency Service
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Chemical Dependency Service is a hospital based addiction treatment center in Lewiston, Maine, offering inpatient care through its Center for Recovery.
Located on Campus Avenue, I’ve found that the program provides 24/7 withdrawal management, stabilization and behavioral health support for adults beginning recovery from substance use.
Care is delivered by an interdisciplinary team focused on both physical and emotional well-being.
Addiction Treatment Programs with Withdrawal Support
Treatment often begins with a personalized assessment and medically supported withdrawal management, with length of stay based on each person’s medical condition, mental health needs and detox requirements.
Rapid access evaluations are available through the broader behavioral health service line.
Clients can expect individual and group therapy, relapse prevention education and healthy coping strategies, along with detailed discharge and aftercare planning.
Co-occurring mental health and substance use needs are addressed through an integrated behavioral health team of psychiatrists, nurses, counselors and social workers.
Quick Facts About the Center for Recovery
- Location: On the St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center campus in Lewiston, Maine
- Levels of care: Inpatient addiction treatment with withdrawal management and stabilization
- Who they treat: Adults with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions
- Approach: Interdisciplinary, personalized recovery planning with relapse prevention and coping skills
- Payment options: Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance and cash/self-pay accepted
- Additional support: Medication assisted treatment, overdose education and aftercare planning
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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. |
The facility develops discharge and aftercare plans beginning at admission, connecting patients with outpatient treatment, residential programs, and community resources for continued recovery support. |
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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. |
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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Teen (13 - 18)
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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.
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Young adult programs are designed for individuals who are transitioning into adulthood. Topics of discussion typically include identity, independence and peer relationships. Providers may also offer life skills training and career support.
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Senior programs address the unique needs of older adults like chronic pain, grief and isolation. Programs include peer support and medical oversight for age related health concerns. The goal is to improve quality of life and promote sober aging.
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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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Men's programs address substance use while also considering the social pressures, family roles and mental health concerns that are specific to men. You’ll learn healthy coping mechanisms as you build emotional resilience and develop communication skills.
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The program provides medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal as part of comprehensive inpatient treatment on the Saint Marys Lewiston campus. |
Saint Marys offers medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for individuals withdrawing from drugs, integrated within a structured inpatient program with group therapy and counseling services. |
The multidisciplinary treatment team provides counseling services and psychoeducational sessions including relapse prevention as part of the inpatient detoxification and stabilization program. |
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Medicaid
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Medicare
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State Family Services
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Private Insurance
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Military Insurance
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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.
The facility develops discharge and aftercare plans beginning at admission, connecting patients with outpatient treatment, residential programs, and community resources for continued recovery support.
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.
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
The program provides medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for patients experiencing alcohol withdrawal as part of comprehensive inpatient treatment on the Saint Marys Lewiston campus.
Saint Marys offers medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for individuals withdrawing from drugs, integrated within a structured inpatient program with group therapy and counseling services.
The multidisciplinary treatment team provides counseling services and psychoeducational sessions including relapse prevention as part of the inpatient detoxification and stabilization program.
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Contact
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- Tuesday Open 24 hours
- Wednesday Open 24 hours
- Thursday Open 24 hours
- Friday Open 24 hours
- Saturday Open 24 hours
- Sunday Open 24 hours

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FAQs
What detox services does Saint Marys Regional Medical Center provide in Lewiston?
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Chemical Dependency Service provides medically supervised detoxification and stabilization for adults 18 and older struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. The inpatient program is hospital-based and includes withdrawal management, medical monitoring, assessment, individual and group counseling, and discharge planning with referrals to community resources.
Is medical detox available with 24-hour monitoring at Saint Marys Lewiston?
Yes. Saint Marys Regional Medical Center offers medically supervised detoxification as part of its inpatient hospital program. The multidisciplinary team provides medical management and counseling services in a safe, structured environment designed to support stabilization during withdrawal from alcohol and other drugs.
What happens after detox ends at Saint Marys Regional Medical Center?
Discharge planning begins at admission and includes development of an aftercare plan. The facility works with patients and families to connect them with referrals to outpatient treatment, residential programs, and community recovery supports to support ongoing recovery after inpatient detoxification ends.
What therapies and group programs are included in inpatient detox treatment?
Saint Marys Chemical Dependency Service includes group therapy, psychoeducation, relapse prevention, and 12-step facilitation as part of structured programming. Patients participate in educational sessions and counseling services delivered by a multidisciplinary team throughout their inpatient stay.
Who can be admitted to Saint Marys inpatient detox program?
Saint Marys Regional Medical Center Chemical Dependency Service admits adults age 18 and older with substance use disorders, including those needing detoxification from alcohol and other drugs. Patients must meet inpatient medical detox criteria and be assessed for admission through the Center for Recovery.