ABOUT ST. MARY’S HEALTH SYSTEM
The behavioral health department of St. Mary’s Health Systems in Lewiston, Maine, provides comprehensive treatment services for adults, adolescents, and children. Our services include outpatient substance abuse treatment, inpatient detoxification, and treatment for co-occurring mental conditions.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
Our inpatient detoxification program lasts three to five days and focuses on individual and group counseling. Our experienced staff provides counseling in areas such as healthy living and leisure, relapse prevention, illness education, and coping skills. After completing the program, clients will leave with a personalized aftercare treatment plan.
We also offer outpatient options, including a partial hospitalization program (PHP) and an adult intensive outpatient program (IOP). Both programs meet four days a week and include group and recreational therapy, 12-Step programming, medication management, psychiatric assessments, and aftercare planning.
For adolescents and children aged five to 18, we provide an intensive outpatient program and inpatient psychiatric treatment. We also offer a program specifically designed for grieving teens and children. Our St. Mary’s Renaissance School provides clinical, medical, and educational services for children in kindergarten through 8th grade, using individual treatment plans in conjunction with group and individual therapy.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Our staff includes highly qualified professionals such as board-certified psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, and registered nurses. We also have licensed clinical social workers, professional counselors, certified recreation therapists, and behavioral technicians. In addition, we have a board-certified chaplain on staff.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
Located on the campus of St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center, our facility offers a comfortable and supportive hospital setting for treatment. Our accommodations and amenities have been rated an average of 3.6 out of five stars by previous clients, with high ratings for meals and nutrition (3.9 stars) and cleanliness (3.7 stars).
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Reviews from alumni have been mixed. Out of five alumni surveyed, St. Mary’s received an average rating of 3.2 stars for counseling options and staff experience. Some alumni expressed concerns about understaffing, outdated facilities, and a lack of physical or extracurricular activities. However, one anonymous alum noted that the program provided a good detox experience, while another alum credited St. Mary’s Rehab for their sobriety.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
Reviews from loved ones generally have been positive. Six loved ones rated the facility highly, with four out of five stars for staff experience and training, and 3.8 stars for affordability and family participation. The facility received lower ratings for holistic treatment offerings (2.8 stars) and connectivity and counseling options (3.3 stars). Strengths cited by loved ones include adequate treatment for adolescents and strong counselors. However, limitations were identified, such as a poor client-staff ratio and a program that focuses more on mental health treatment than substance use issues. One anonymous grandparent shared that their grandchild had a positive experience at St. Mary’s and received help for depression.
WHAT STAFF SAY
The feedback from staff was limited, with only one staff member providing a rating. This staff member rated St. Mary’s poorly across various metrics, including holistic treatment offerings and connectivity/visitor policy.
FINANCING
St. Mary’s provides transparency about the cost of treatment on its website. The estimated cost for alcohol and drug abuse treatment is $7,888, with uninsured clients paying $2,997. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private health insurance for payment.