PARC Program - Pen Bay Medical Center

Hospital-Level Detox and Crisis Stabilization

The PARC Program at Pen Bay Medical Center delivers 24/7 inpatient care for adults facing acute substance use and mental health challenges. Based in a general hospital in Rockport, Maine, PARC provides medically managed detox for alcohol, opioids, stimulants, and benzodiazepines. Clients have access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, disulfiram, naltrexone (oral and injectable), and supportive medications like clonidine for withdrawal symptoms.

Designed for People With Co-Occurring Needs

PARC specializes in treating individuals with complex co-occurring disorders, including PTSD, schizophrenia, depression, and suicidality. Services are available to both voluntary and involuntary patients, making it one of the few programs in the region equipped to support behavioral health crises that require immediate, secure care. Treatment includes safety monitoring, psychiatric evaluation, and medication management for dual diagnosis clients.

Integrated Therapies and Whole-Person Care

Clients receive individual and group therapy rooted in evidence-based practices like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and motivational interviewing. The program also offers 12-step facilitation, couples and family therapy, and specialized support for challenges like anger, chronic pain, and trauma. A multidisciplinary team, including psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners, counselors, social workers, and occupational therapists, ensures that each client receives coordinated care tailored to their needs.

Planning for Recovery Beyond Inpatient Care

Discharge planning begins early in the treatment process and includes referrals to step-down care, peer mentoring, and housing and transportation support. The program helps connect clients to ongoing outpatient services, support groups, and medical care through the MaineHealth network. For many, this care coordination helps reduce the risk of readmission and supports a more stable transition back to community life.

Who This Program Serves

PARC serves adults and older adults who need hospital-level stabilization, particularly those with severe symptoms, limited access to care, or complex psychiatric needs. It may be especially appropriate those in need of secure, medically supervised treatment during a behavioral health crisis.