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Wellspring Inc - Mens Residential Program

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Overview

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Wellspring’s Men’s Residential Program offers long-term care for adult men living with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Since 1968, the program has provided 4–6 month stays that combine counseling, structured routines, and recovery groups with education and job training in Bangor. Family visits are encouraged, and residents gradually earn community passes while building independence. Transportation assistance and staff support help with housing, employment, and ongoing care after treatment.

Address

98 Cumberland Street
Bangor, ME 04401

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders

Long-Standing Residential Care in Bangor

Wellspring’s Men’s Residential Program provides long-term treatment for adult men with substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. Established in 1968, it is one of Maine’s oldest programs and continues to operate in a city-based residential setting. Typical stays run 4–6 months, offering structure, accountability, and therapeutic support in a close-knit community environment.

Evidence-Based Treatment and Counseling

The program integrates individual, family, and group counseling with psycho-educational groups focused on addiction, relapse prevention, and self-awareness. Approaches include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, anger management, and relapse prevention planning. Residents also participate in twelve-step meetings or similar recovery groups. The program accepts residents who are prescribed medications for addiction treatment (MAT) through outside providers.

Building Life Skills and Community Connections

Recovery is supported through daily responsibilities like cooking, cleaning, and time management, as well as regular house meetings and meditations. Over time, residents may earn weekend passes, attend off-site recovery activities, and begin volunteer work, employment, or further education. Staff provide case management, job training, housing assistance, and transportation support, helping residents transition to independence and stability beyond treatment.

Family Engagement and Admission

Family involvement is encouraged, with visits from spouses, children, and close relatives welcomed under program guidelines. Admission requires applicants to be 18 or older, substance-free on the day of entry, able to participate in a therapeutic community, and motivated to engage in recovery. Each resident leaves with an aftercare plan and follow-up support to promote sustained recovery.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • IHS-funded
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Group therapy
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Intervention and education support
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Airport pickup & drop-off

Room Amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry service
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Quality and Trust


Wellspring Inc
Call 207-941-1600

How we research treatment facilities

Across the site, our team has conducted over 1,000 pre-admissions calls to better understand the patient experience, interviewed facility clinical leaders, performed facility background checks, and compared our information against trusted public data sources.

Our research process begins with data from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), accrediting bodies including The Joint Commission and CARF, government licensing agencies, and other trusted sources. From there, our team conducts significant original research, including:

- Pre-admissions calls: We speak with admissions staff to get a candid picture of patient experience.

- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

- Clinical interviews: We have in-depth conversations with clinical leadership, often lasting up to one hour, that give us a better understanding of clinical care.

- Data partnerships: We ingest and analyze exclusive data that provides information about in-network insurance status, cost, and more.

Research varies by facility. Each facility profile shows which research steps we completed and when each step was last performed. Learn more about our research process and background checks.

How we evaluate treatment facilities

These data help us develop a Trust Score for each facility—a simple letter grade that helps you assess how much confidence to place in a facility based on the information available to us. Trust Score considers accreditation, operating history, notable recognition, and concerns identified during our background check. Our Trust Score is an objective rating that is never influenced by advertiser payment. Learn more about our Trust Score methodology.

Important disclaimer

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