Crossroads - Back Cove Womens Residential Program

Women-Only Care Built Around Trauma-Informed Recovery

Crossroads - Back Cove is designed specifically for women seeking residential treatment for substance use, eating disorders, and co-occurring mental health concerns. Its gender-responsive, relational approach centers on safety, connection, and emotional health, giving women space to step out of daily pressures and focus on recovery in a structured residential setting.

Integrated Support for Substance Use and Eating Disorders

One of the program’s clearest strengths is its focus on treating substance use and eating disorders together, while also addressing mental health needs that can shape recovery. Each resident begins with comprehensive clinical assessment, and treatment planning is tailored to individual needs. Medication management evaluation is available when appropriate, supporting a coordinated approach instead of splitting care across separate tracks.

Evidence-Based Therapy Paired with Holistic Services

Treatment includes individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and daily 12-step participation, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT). Crossroads also incorporates yoga, meditation, mindfulness, acupuncture, nutrition counseling, expressive arts, and equine therapy. That mix gives residents both clinical structure and practical ways to build healthier coping skills, strengthen relationships, and create steadier routines.

A Home-Like Setting That Encourages Focus and Connection

Located in Scarborough, the residential setting is small and intentionally noninstitutional, with shared bedrooms, comfortable common areas, natural light, a communal kitchen, and dedicated space for yoga and meditation. The atmosphere is more like a lived-in home than a hospital, which supports rest, peer connection, and day-to-day engagement in treatment while round-the-clock staff and family involvement help reinforce stability throughout the program.

Client Reviews

Reviews point to caring staff, strong step-down support, and a sense of community across treatment modalities. Some clients describe concerns around intake decisions, privacy, and how consistently care felt tailored to their needs.

• Treatment Quality & Outcomes (70% positive): Many reviewers say the program helped them build coping skills, continue care across levels, and make progress in recovery over time. Some clients, especially around eating disorder care, say treatment did not feel individualized or consistent enough for their needs. "this program saved my life"
• Staff & Care Experience (85% positive): Reviews often describe staff as welcoming, compassionate, and supportive during difficult moments. A smaller set of reviewers say they felt dismissed or not fully heard by the clinical team. "The staff are compassionate and caring."
• Support & Community (75% positive): Clients frequently mention strong peer support, women-focused community, and meaningful connections during treatment and step-down care. "The support and bond I built with all the women at the house is unforgettable."
• Access & Process (75% positive): Several positive reviews describe admissions and movement between residential, PHP, IOP, and aftercare as smooth and helpful. Negative reviews more often focus on intake communication, paperwork, and concerns about how care tracks were assigned. "a quick call with admissions is all it takes"
• Facility & Environment: Reviewers sometimes describe the setting as homey, clean, and structured. Others raise concerns about privacy, house rules, or the residential environment feeling too rigid for their situation. "The facility is very homey and comfortable."