Sweetser

Treatment center

At a glance

Address
329 Bath Road, Brunswick, ME 04011
Levels of care
OutpatientTelemedicine
Ages served
Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
Languages
SpanishSign language
Accreditation
CARF accreditedCouncil on Accreditation accredited

Detox and medication

Detox

  • Not offered: Opioids
  • Not offered: Alcohol
  • Not offered: Benzodiazepines
  • Not offered: Methamphetamines
  • Not offered: Cocaine

Medication assisted treatment

  • Offered: Buprenorphine
  • Offered: Naltrexone
  • Not offered: Methadone

Services and programs

Services

Mental health treatmentRecovery support services

Other treatment centers close by

Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.

Meetings in Brunswick

Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.

Questions people ask about Sweetser

What levels of care does Sweetser offer?

They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Brunswick has 2 other centers within 14 miles.

Can you detox at Sweetser?

No. The nearest place that does offer one is in Brunswick, 4.5 miles away.

Does Sweetser treat people in Spanish?

Yes, they treat people in Spanish. Whether that means a counselor who speaks it or an interpreter is worth asking, and Brunswick has 2 other centers to ask the same of.

Do I have to come in person to Sweetser?

They do video appointments, which matters if Brunswick is a drive for you.

Are there other centers close to Sweetser?

The nearest other center is 4.3 miles away, in Brunswick, and there are 2 inside 14 miles.

Will a program make me come off my medication?

A program will want the full list on day one, including anything over the counter. A pain condition does not disappear during treatment and should be part of the conversation from the start. Keep your own prescriber in the loop rather than letting the handover happen by itself.

What if there is depression or anxiety as well?

Dual diagnosis means both are present, and treating them together is the current standard of care. Treating one and postponing the other is the pattern that sends people back for a second attempt. Call (844) 822-5800 and someone can look specifically for programs that handle both.

Can I get in today?

Outpatient care usually starts within days. A residential bed can be immediate or weeks out. A medical need moves someone up a list, and withdrawal risk is the usual reason. Say clearly how urgent it is, including any medical risk, because that changes the queue.

(844) 822-5800