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Milestone Recovery

Old Orchard Beach, ME

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient Outpatient

Inpatient · Outpatient center · in Old Orchard Beach, ME · Accepts Medicaid.

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Direct line to Milestone Recovery: (207) 775-4790

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About Milestone Recovery

Milestone Recovery, formerly known as the Milestone Foundation, is a treatment center that helps patients with substance abuse problems and homelessness. Milestone operates a specialized substance use disorder emergency shelter. The 41-bed overnight shelter for men provides individuals with a safe place to sleep, nutritious meals, clean clothes, showers and counseling while being treated with dignity. They help patients transition into stable, permanent housing.
Milestone Recovery provides medical detox and gender-specific residential housing. Residential treatment houses men and women separately in different areas of Portland, Maine. The men are on the main campus and women are housed near the North Deering neighborhood. Residential treatment provides a warm environment for residents to pursue educational or vocational opportunities. Milestones women's home is very affordable at a monthly rent of only $595. Transitional housing is also available to the graduates of the residential treatment program. MileStone utilizes evidence-based treatment modalities that include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing (MI), and group therapy.
“Milestone Recovery is a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide the best quality services to empower individuals with substance use and behavioral health disorders to attain stability, dignity, recovery, and an enhanced quality of life.”

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Outpatient
Service settings
Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Regular outpatient treatment, Long-term residential
Therapy approaches
Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Recovery coach, Mentoring/peer support, Employment counseling or training
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

Verify coverage
Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicaid; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

28 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064

Facility direct line

(207) 775-4790

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Milestone Recovery accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Milestone Recovery accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific ME Medicaid plan. Call (207) 775-4790 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Milestone Recovery offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient. Service settings include: Outpatient, Residential/24-hour residential, Regular outpatient treatment, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Milestone Recovery have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult men, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients.
What therapy methods does Milestone Recovery use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling.
How do I start treatment at Milestone Recovery?
Call the facility directly at (207) 775-4790 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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