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About Kennebec Behavioral Health
Kennebec Behavioral Health provides outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions in Augusta, Maine. Since 2013, this recovery center has specialized in serving adults, children, adolescents, and families through community-based care.
Kennebec Behavioral Health operates as an outpatient clinic serving the Augusta community since 2013, focusing on substance abuse treatment alongside mental health services. Located on Riverside Drive, this addiction treatment facility specializes in addressing substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions for individuals across all age groups. The center's dedicated opioid health home clinical program demonstrates their commitment to addressing the ongoing recovery needs of their local community.
Their outpatient program structure allows clients to maintain work, school, and family responsibilities while participating in regular treatment sessions. The facility employs Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as a core therapeutic approach, helping clients develop practical skills for managing triggers and maintaining long-term sobriety. With specialized directors overseeing both adult and children's behavioral health services, families can access coordinated care that supports recovery across generations.
Under the leadership of CEO Annalee Morris-Polley and Medical Director Deanna Felvey, the treatment team includes specialized coordinators for different aspects of recovery support. Their Director of Peer Support, Jaylin Marcoux, brings lived experience to complement clinical services, creating connections that extend beyond traditional therapy sessions. The center operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, providing consistent access to recovery resources during business hours.
Kennebec Behavioral Health serves adults, children, adolescents, young adults, and families throughout the Augusta area, with Arabic language services available for diverse community members. Their focus on both substance use disorders and mental health positions them as a comprehensive resource for individuals managing complex recovery challenges. The facility's specialized opioid treatment programming and dedicated peer support services create a foundation for sustained recovery within the broader Kennebec County recovery community.
Outpatient Treatment Programs
Kennebec Behavioral Health's outpatient program allows individuals to receive substance abuse treatment while maintaining their daily routines and responsibilities. The facility's structure supports working professionals, students, and parents who need flexible scheduling for their recovery journey.
Their specialized opioid health home clinical program, led by Valerie Hoskins, provides targeted support for individuals managing opioid use disorders. This focused approach recognizes the unique challenges and medical considerations involved in opioid recovery, offering specialized resources within their broader addiction treatment framework.
Family-Centered Recovery Approach
The center serves multiple generations within families, with separate directors overseeing adult and children's behavioral health services. Tiffany Doyle leads children's programming while Katrina Polley directs adult services, ensuring age-appropriate treatment approaches for each family member.
This multi-generational focus allows families to address substance use disorders and mental health challenges together, creating stronger support systems and addressing family dynamics that impact recovery outcomes. The facility's ability to treat adolescents, young adults, and parents simultaneously strengthens the entire family's recovery foundation.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Peer Support
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy forms the foundation of treatment at Kennebec Behavioral Health, helping clients identify thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to substance use. This therapeutic approach teaches practical skills for managing cravings, avoiding triggers, and developing healthier coping mechanisms.
Jaylin Marcoux serves as Director of Peer Support, bringing personal recovery experience to complement clinical treatment. This combination of professional therapy and peer wisdom creates multiple pathways for clients to connect with recovery concepts and build lasting sobriety skills.
Community Integration and Accessibility
Operating Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM, Kennebec Behavioral Health provides consistent access to recovery resources during standard business hours. Their location on Riverside Drive in Augusta serves the broader Kennebec County area with convenient access for local residents.
The facility offers Arabic language services to serve diverse community members, ensuring language barriers don't prevent access to quality addiction treatment. Their intake coordinator, Felicia Grant, helps connect individuals with appropriate services while their outreach coordinator, Dannielle Hartford, builds connections within the broader recovery community.
Why Choose Kennebec Behavioral Health
- Specialized opioid health home clinical program with dedicated coordinator
- Director of Peer Support providing lived experience perspective
- Comprehensive family treatment serving children, adolescents, and adults
- Arabic language services for diverse community members
- Separate directors for adult and children's behavioral health programs
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of addiction treatment does Kennebec Behavioral Health provide?
Kennebec Behavioral Health offers outpatient treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. They specialize in serving adults, children, adolescents, and families through their comprehensive behavioral health programs.
Do they offer specialized programs for opioid addiction?
Yes, the facility operates a specialized opioid health home clinical program led by dedicated coordinator Valerie Hoskins. This program provides targeted support specifically designed for individuals managing opioid use disorders.
Can families receive treatment together at this recovery center?
Kennebec Behavioral Health serves multiple family members simultaneously, with separate directors for adult and children's behavioral health services. They treat adults, children, adolescents, young adults, and families, allowing for coordinated family-centered care.
What therapeutic approaches do they use in their outpatient program?
The facility uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy as their primary therapeutic method. They also provide peer support services through their Director of Peer Support, combining professional clinical treatment with lived experience perspectives.
What are their operating hours for outpatient services?
Kennebec Behavioral Health operates Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. They are closed on weekends, providing consistent weekday access to their recovery programs.
Do they provide services in languages other than English?
Yes, the facility offers services in Arabic to serve diverse community members in the Augusta area. This ensures language barriers don't prevent access to quality addiction treatment.
How long has Kennebec Behavioral Health been serving the Augusta community?
Kennebec Behavioral Health has been operating since 2013, providing over a decade of addiction treatment and mental health services to the Augusta and broader Kennebec County community.
What makes their peer support program unique?
Their peer support services are led by Director Jaylin Marcoux, who brings personal recovery experience to complement clinical treatment. This creates multiple pathways for clients to connect with recovery concepts beyond traditional therapy.
Do they treat co-occurring mental health and addiction issues?
Yes, Kennebec Behavioral Health specializes in treating both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Their comprehensive approach addresses the complex relationship between addiction and mental health challenges.
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