Mission
We are committed to understanding and serving people who are living with addiction. We provide compassionate trauma-informed care based on best practices and the principles of harm reduction.
Pathways to Treatment
We recognize that people seeking treatment for opioid use disorder may be at different stages in their recovery and their readiness to change. A one-size-fits-all treatment program can feel frustrating to both patients and providers. To ensure that we are responsive to our patients’ needs and providing the best care possible, we have provided several pathways.
- Bridge Clinic
- Weekly outpatient appointments with a medical provider for low-barrier access to medication for opioid use disorder
- Recovery Group
- Weekly appointments with integrated outpatient care and group counseling for patients with stimulant and opioid use disorder
- Intensive Outpatient Program
- Weekly outpatient appointments with a medical provider, integrated with virtual group counseling.
- Maintenance
- Monthly appointments with a primary care provider for maintenance on medications for opioid use disorder.
Medications
We offer Sublocade, Suboxone, Subutex and Vivitrol.
What To Expect
Your first appointment is an opportunity for us to address any immediate risks related to drug use you may be facing. If appropriate, we help you initiate medication for opioid use disorder and send you home with harm-reduction supplies, like Narcan and medication lock boxes.
You will meet with one of our Behavioral Health partners who will help us develop a holistic wellness plan based on psychosocial assessments conducted on-site over the course of 1-3 appointments. These assessments help us identify any barriers to recovery you may be facing, such as lack of transportation, homelessness, mental illness, or chronic disease.
You can expect to engage with our care team on a weekly basis while you stabilize on medication. From there you and your care team may decide a higher level of care to learn relapse prevention skills is essential to your recovery or you have reached a place where you are ready to sustain your recovery through community and peer support with ongoing medication management.
It is extremely rewarding to be involved with people’s recovery and helping to improve their health and overall well-being.
– Dr. Paul Vinsel, DO
Contact Us
76 High Street
Lewiston, ME 04210
Ph. 207-795-2823
Fax 207-795-2808
If you do not have a phone, please come to 76 High Street in Lewiston and ask to speak to the Addiction Services Coordinator.