ABOUT CROSSROADS – BACK COVE WOMEN’S RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM AND RECOVERY CENTER
Established in 1974 as a treatment center for women, Crossroads now provides substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorder counseling for men and women at several locations in Maine. The Back Cove Women’s Residential Program and Recovery Center is a residential facility exclusively serving women. It is located in an attractive wood house a few blocks from Portland’s Back Cove, an inlet of the Atlantic Ocean. Detoxification services are not available on site.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Crossroads – Back Cove Women’s Residential Program and Recovery Center is a traditional 30-day treatment facility. Treatment is specifically designed to meet the needs of women in recovery and is gender-responsive.
Treatment begins with an assessment conducted by a licensed professional counselor. The treatment process combines 12-step programming, individual counseling, and group therapy. All counselors have the ability to provide trauma-informed care and support for any co-occurring mental health concerns. Family counseling is also offered, and family involvement is encouraged throughout the recovery process.
In addition to these traditional treatment methods, the Back Cove program strives to deliver holistic care through daily morning meditation, yoga, and group acupuncture. Weather permitting, equine therapy is available once a week, and clients are also able to enjoy walks or runs in the surrounding coastal scenery.
Crossroads employs outpatient clinicians who can provide aftercare or assist graduates of the residential program in connecting with outpatient care in their area. An alumni association allows graduates from both nearby and distant locations to maintain contact and remain accountable.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
According to the facility’s website, the team consists of licensed, master’s level clinicians, social workers, and licensed alcohol and drug counselors.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Crossroads Back Cove has accommodations for 12 women, as well as amenities such as a yoga studio. Laundry supplies are provided by the facility. Electronic devices are not permitted during treatment, but smoking is allowed in designated areas. The single Best-rehabs.com reviewer gave five out of five stars for both accommodations and meals.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
At the time of this writing, one loved one submitted feedback to Best-rehabs.com about Crossroads. They gave five out of five stars for treatment effectiveness and described the facility as “An overall wonderful facility.”
WHAT STAFF SAY
On Indeed, Crossroads has an average rating of 4.1 out of five stars based on nine reviews. Current and former employees express strong satisfaction with the impact of their work and the working environment. One former administrative assistant commented, “Wonderful organization for women seeking help with a variety of addictions.” A current clinical supervisor wrote, “Caring, empathetic, nurturing environment. Supportive management. Enjoyable co-workers that care about each other and their work.”
FINANCING
According to its website, Crossroads accepts private insurance, MaineCare, and Medicare. It also accepts self-payment and provides financial assistance funded by donations.[1]
[1] http://www.indeed.com/cmp/Crossroads-For-Women/reviews