Aroostook Mental Health Center - Residential Treatment Facility

Integrated Residential Treatment in Northern Maine

Aroostook Mental Health Center’s Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) in Presque Isle provides 30–45-day intensive, structured care for adults living with substance use and co-occurring mental health challenges. Part of AMHC’s Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic network, the facility offers an evidence-based and trauma-informed environment grounded in practical recovery tools and medications for addiction treatment such as naltrexone and buprenorphine.

Evidence-Based and Family-Centered Approach

Clients participate in daily therapy—seven hours of individual, group, and family sessions—focused on relapse prevention, cognitive-behavioral strategies, and motivational interviewing. Weekly family programs on Sundays strengthen communication and rebuild support systems. Reflective practices such as bibliotherapy and therapeutic journaling encourage emotional insight and healing throughout the recovery process.

Skill Building and Restorative Environment

Set in the small city of Presque Isle, the residential facility offers a quiet, electronics-free environment designed to promote focus and accountability. Residents take part in daily chores, life-skills training, and exercise in natural surroundings, emphasizing the link between structure and self-efficacy. The program serves a diverse range of clients, including veterans, pregnant or postpartum women, and those living with trauma or chronic pain. On-site Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings provide continued connection to peer recovery communities.

Accessibility, Aftercare, and Community Support

AMHC, a nonprofit provider with more than 60 years of service in northern Maine, ensures equitable access through Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE, private insurance, and a sliding fee scale. Each client’s discharge plan includes outcome follow-up, recovery coaching, and coordination with local providers for smooth transition back to daily life. Through its community-based model, AMHC helps individuals build lasting recovery, personal resilience, and meaningful connection within their local networks.