Aroostook Mental Health Center

The Aroostook Mental Health Center Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) located at 176 Academy Street in Presque Isle, Maine, offers an intensive and structured 30- to 45-day residential program designed to provide comprehensive care for individuals battling substance use disorders. Operating 24/7, the facility delivers daily individual and group therapy, alongside Sunday family therapy sessions to foster healing within a supportive environment.

Clients participate in seven hours of group treatment daily, focusing on substance use disorder education, recovery enhancement, and relapse prevention strategies. The program also emphasizes skill-building activities essential for sustaining long-term recovery. Weekly coordination with community providers ensures seamless integration of care.

The RTF environment is intentionally distraction-free, limiting access to television and electronics to promote therapeutic engagement. Therapeutic interventions such as bibliotherapy and journaling complement traditional counseling, while daily chores and exercise help residents develop routines and self-care skills critical for everyday living.

Supporting residents beyond therapy, the facility collaborates with local organizations offering sexual assault support, domestic abuse assistance, and career development services. Regular meetings from recovery groups like Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous are held on-site, connecting clients with valuable community resources.

With a recent expansion increasing bed capacity from 12 to 18, the Presque Isle RTF continues to provide high-quality, compassionate care tailored to empower individuals on their path to recovery.