Foundation House

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Outpatient

Primary Level of Care

Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.

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Located in the coastal suburb of Portland, Maine, Foundation House provides sober living support for men through their experiential activities, various therapies, and job support for men. The center offers a fully licensed intensive outpatient program and sober living housing in three fully furnished residences. Foundation House provides evidence-based treatment including 12 Step meetings, individual and group therapy, motivational interviewing, CBT, and DBT. Additionally, they treat clients using holistic methods such as health lessons, cooking lessons, yoga, music production, float spa services, and woodworking.

At their clinical campus and offsite, men can participate in an extensive variety of experiential activities. These include wilderness adventure, hiking, biking, rock climbing, personal training, various sports leagues, and skiing to name a few. The center also owns a 120-acre working, therapeutic ranch, where men can enjoy hiking, pool access, and winter sports. Foundation House also organizes an annual international trip, which allows clients to explore a different culture while assisting with volunteer work.

Foundation House also provides academic and vocational counseling, assisting clients with job searching, academic development, and building a resume. A family program is also available for the families of clients and includes updates from a licensed clinical psychologist, family support meetings, and family workshops on-site.

Foundation House provides mainly treats drug and alcohol recovery, co-occurring disorders, sex addiction, and trauma/PTSD. They also help clients develop relational skills and overcome ‘failure to launch’. The center offers monthly self-pay, sliding scale, and scholarships for their Joint Commission accredited program.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
160 Preble Street Portland, Maine View Map
Primary Focus
This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabil...

Treatment Focus

This center primarily treats substance use disorders, helping you stabilize, create relapse-prevention plans, and connect to compassionate support.

Accreditation
Joint Commission

Joint Commission Accredited

The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

Typical Program Length
6 months+
Founded in 2002
24 years in business
Occupancy
50+ beds
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety, Depression, Sex Addiction, Trauma
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Drug Addiction +4 More

(207) 791-2002

Payment

Pricing and Program Length

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Not Offered at This Center
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Intensive Outpatient Program
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient services, with therapy and skills-building activities designed to support recovery and provide flexibility. IOP is ideal for those needing support but not the 24/7 care of a residential facility.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
Not Offered at This Center
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Men
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Who We Treat

Men

Approaches

Experiential

Experiential

Expressive tools and therapies help patients process past situations, learn more about themselves, and find healing through action.

Twelve Step

Twelve Step

Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Adventure Therapy

Adventure Therapy

This experiential approach uses the physical and emotional challenges of outdoor activities as tools for personal growth.

Art Therapy

Art Therapy

Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Experiential Therapy

Experiential Therapy

With this approach, patients heal by doing. Therapists help patients process difficult emotions to speak, using guided activities like art or dance.

Group Therapy
Motivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing

Based on the idea that motivation to change comes from within, providers use a conversational framework to discover personalized methods for change.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Anxiety

Anxiety

Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.

Depression

Depression

Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.

Sex Addiction

Sex Addiction

Compulsively seeking out sex can easily become a problem. This addiction is detrimental to relationships, physical health, and self-esteem.

Trauma

Trauma

Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Prescription Drugs

Prescription Drugs

It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Personal Amenities

Air-Conditioned Rooms
Armchair or Sofa
Shared Rooms

Amenities

Pool
Access to Nature
Fitness Center
Recreation Room
Spa
Walking Trails

Activities

Rock Climbing
Yoga

Yoga

Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.

AA/NA Meetings
Cooking Classes
Farming, Gardening
Physical Fitness

Off-Site Activities

Rock Climbing
Physical Fitness
Disc Golf
Biking
Hiking
Skiing
Golf

Off-Site Amenities

Fitness Center
Access to Nature
Reviews

What people are saying

4.1
Average of 14 reviews

Treatment

4.0

Accommodations

4.1

Food & Nutrition

3.8

Value

3.9

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William

Reviewed 08/28/21

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

I was a resident at Foundation House for 11 months and it saved my life. It gave me the relationships with my family back and taught me how to develop real friendships with my peers. It is not like so many other programs, where you are stuck in an institutional bubble, unable use any of the skills you are learning and actually grow towards an independent life in recovery. The culture is one where the cool thing to do is be sober, and you are given countless opportunities in activities, athletics and daily life to learn how to have fun again. I was convinced my life was over when I decided to get sober, and FH showed me otherwise. The clinicians are among the best, and most caring that I have ever been around. They don’t just sit in their office and wait to see you for an hour a week. They are out at activities, up at the ranch, and support you in the community. The alumni staff who run the activities were awesome and showed me that things do get better. Overall, Foundation House is an amazing place because it is not designed to be a holding pattern or another institution built upon false promises, negative culture and shame. It was the best place in the world for me to find recovery, connection and a new way of life. The people who work there, and the guys in the program saved my life.
HM

H maples

Reviewed 05/23/23

1.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Disappointed. This place has the team spirit thing down but recovery is much more than that. The research is pointing toward addiction as a trauma disorder and this place does not treat the trauma. All these young men with families paying top dollar are going to end up needing to continue their healing journey in treatment facilities until they find one that actually treats the trauma. My friend had a slip while there, they kicked him out with no discharge plan whatsoever. They simply packed up his stuff and said “what are you going to do?” Swell. Don’t waste your money. Ask facilities you are considering: how are you treating the trauma? They need three times a week intensive individual work. This place one session a week.
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K.K.

Reviewed 08/05/19

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

Everything was better than expected. The only thing I did not find helpful was that I had a new therapist every 2 months. Strengths: Community and support from others is a strength. Athletic, wilderness, and holistic activities as well. Weaknesses: Not much structure to many aspects, though that always comes with having freedom within a program. Foundation House is not for people looking for a very disciplined, structured program.
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Bob

Reviewed 10/03/24

2.0

Review from Rehabs.com

We sent our son to Foundation House. It may have worked for some other men, but it did not work for my son. After a great experience at Legacy Outdoor Adventures, our son went to Foundation House excited and motivated. He left there bored & depressed
J

Joseph

Reviewed 08/12/19

5.0

Review from Rehabs.com

This extended care sober living facility was the piece of the puzzle that had been missing. I went to two treatment facilities and returned back home both times and relapsed nearly right away. This last time I went away to Maine from NYC and began anew. i was living with a bunch of sober guys who were like-minded for the most part and bought right in to the culture that was pervasive here. Guys were getting well, getting sponsors, going to meetings, working AA 12 steps, providing service both in AA and our community, we were engaged in fun activities like tennis, golf, football, kayaking, yoga, acupuncture, going to the beach, playing golf and football to name a few.

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The following therapies are included: group therapy, 1-on-1 counseling and more.
Portland, Maine, United States.
The typical length is 6 months+.
Foundation House provides sober living, outpatient therapy and more.

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