Now, in addition to services offered at our Outpatient Clinic in South Portland, Day One is providing Substance Abuse Evaluations and Substance Abuse Treatment Services in Portland.

• Substance Abuse Evaluations - assess the level of substance abuse and make specific recommendations related to the appropriate level of treatment and education needed. For adolescents and adults.
• Substance Abuse Treatment Services - Individual/Family Therapy.

To schedule an appointment or for more information, please call Day One at (207) 874-1045 x 115, and speak with Sandy Taylor. You can also email her at sandyt@day-one.org. Please be sure to ask for an appointment in the office most convenient to you.

Services

Evaluation/Assessment - Psycho-social/substance use evaluations: a thorough evaluation of developmental, mental health and substance use issues resulting in treatment recommendations.

DEEP evaluations and counseling.

Individual Therapy and/or Family Therapy - Addressing substance use and mental health issues. For adolescents and adults.

Group Therapy - Therapy for adolescents provided in a group setting. A variety of groups run throughout the year. Please call for details. For adolescents and young adults up to age 24.

Parent Group - The parent group meets on Tuesdays from 5:00 to 6:00 at the Day One Outpatient office (525 Main Street, South Portland). Please call 207.874.1045 to make arrangements to attend.

Play Therapy - For children who are affected by a family member's substance abuse and related behaviors. This form of therapy utilizes play, storytelling, creative writing, art, and role-play as a means of counseling and prevention. For children aged 3 - 11.

Intensive Outpatient - For those whose use of substances has become a significant problem. IOP runs for 6-8 weeks, and meets 3 times a week for 3 hours each visit. Clients and their families address serious addiction issues through group discussion and psycho-education. An Aftercare group is available for graduates. For adolescents and young adults aged 14 - 21.

Day One Preble Street Teen Center Services - Day One has a number of staff at the Center on Cumberland Avenue in Portland who work with Preble Street Teen Center staff serving homeless youth. Day one provides mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling and intensive case management as part of the collaboration serving high risk youth.

School Based Services - Day One has substance abuse counselors in a number of schools throughout southern Maine. To find out if we are in your school call the Outpatient office at 207.874.1045.