# Drug Addiction Help Resources - Maine ## National Resources - **SAMHSA (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) National Helpline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-HELP (4357) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.samhsa.gov](https://www.samhsa.gov/) - **Services Provided:** 24/7 confidential treatment referral and information services for individuals and families. - **National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA):** - **Phone:** 1-800-662-4357 (via SAMHSA) - **Website:** [https://www.drugabuse.gov](https://www.drugabuse.gov/) - **Description:** Research-based information on drug addiction and treatment options. ## Statewide Drug Addiction Services - **Maine Office of Behavioral Health Addiction Services:** - **Phone:** 1-800-499-0027 (24/7 Maine Crisis Line) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh) - **Office Locations:** Statewide offices in Augusta, Portland, and Bangor. - **Services Provided:** Crisis intervention, harm reduction programs, outpatient and inpatient treatment services. - **Maine Drug Addiction Hotline:** - **Phone:** 2-1-1 (Maine) - **Text:** Not available - **Website:** [https://www.211maine.org](https://www.211maine.org/) - **Services Provided:** Immediate support and resources for individuals dealing with addiction. ## Regional Drug Addiction Services ### Portland Area - **Milestone Recovery** - **Phone:** 207-775-4790 - **Website:** [https://www.milestone-recovery.org](https://www.milestone-recovery.org/) - **Office Location:** 65 India Street, Portland, ME 04101 - **Specialized Services:** Detox programs, residential treatment, and outpatient recovery support. ### Bangor Area - **Wellspring, Inc.** - **Phone:** 207-941-1600 - **Website:** [https://www.wellspringmaine.com](https://www.wellspringmaine.com/) - **Office Location:** 253 Hammond Street, Bangor, ME 04401 - **Specialized Services:** Gender-specific residential programs, counseling, and outpatient services. ## Online Resources - **Recovery.org:** - **Website:** [https://www.recovery.org](https://www.recovery.org/) - **Features:** Anonymous chat, addiction recovery resources, and a directory of treatment centers. ## Reporting and Emergency Support - **Poison Control Hotline:** - **Phone:** 1-800-222-1222 - **Website:** [https://www.poison.org](https://www.poison.org/) - **When to Call:** For immediate assistance in cases of overdose or exposure to substances. ## Educational Resources - **Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Substance Abuse Prevention):** - **Website:** [https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc](https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/mecdc) - **Description:** Information on prevention strategies, education campaigns, and public health resources. ## Additional Support - **Healthy Acadia** - **Phone:** 207-667-7171 - **Website:** [https://www.healthyacadia.org](https://www.healthyacadia.org/) - **Services Provided:** Support groups, community wellness programs, and harm reduction initiatives. --- _Updated as of December 2024. For updates or corrections, please contact [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])._