Admissions specialists available 24/7
  • Free
  • Confidential
  • No obligation
Who answers? (833) 589-6933
  • CARF accredited
  • Outpatient
  • Private

Better Life Partners

412 Waldo Street, Rumford, ME 04276

(833) 589-6933 Free admissions helpline · available 24/7
Not affiliated with this facility
Own this facility? Claim this listing
Is this your facility? Claim this listing.Calls from this page currently go to our helpline. Claim it to show your own admissions number, a Verified badge and your website. Just $1 for your first month, then $49/month, cancel anytime.
Claim this listing →

Part of Better Life Partners · 11 locations listed See all locations →

Levels of care4 programsOutpatient
Payment6 optionsTakes private insurance
AgesAdultsAll genders
MATOfferedBuprenorphine, Naltrexone
LanguagesEnglish
AccreditationCARFIndependent quality review

StartDrugRehab Score

Our 10-point score combines licensing and accreditation, the levels of care and payment options this facility reports, and patient ratings from Google and StartDrugRehab.com reviewers. Paid or claimed listings never change a score. Read full methodology

How this score breaks down
State licensed & listed with SAMHSA4 / 4.0
Accreditation1.2 / 1.8
Levels of care0.9 / 2.1
Patient ratings0.75 / 1.5
Insurance & payment access0.6 / 0.6

No patient ratings yet, so this part is scored at the neutral midpoint. Share your experience to help others.

About Better Life Partners

Better Life Partners is a private substance use treatment provider in Rumford, Maine, located at 412 Waldo Street.

Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

Payment options include government funding for people who qualify, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for women, pregnant/postpartum women, men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

Better Life Partners is accredited by CARF.

Programs & levels of care

Treatment approaches

  • Anger management
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention
  • Substance use disorder counseling
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • Telemedicine/telehealth therapy

Medications used

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medications for HIV treatment
  • Medications for Hepatitis C treatment
  • Clonidine
  • Medication for mental disorders
  • Medications for pre-exposure to prophylaxis
  • Nicotine replacement
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation

Insurance & payment

MedicaidAccepted
MedicareAccepted
Private InsuranceAccepted
Military Insurance (TRICARE)Accepted
Cash / Self-PayAccepted
Sliding Scale FeesAccepted
State-Funded / Low-CostNot listed

Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)

Check your coverage for freeBenefits depend on your plan and network. An admissions specialist can verify yours in minutes.
Verify insurance

How Better Life Partners compares

  • #2of 4 ranked programs in Rumford in our 2026 ranking. See the Rumford ranking
  • ✓Accepts Medicare: 3 of 4 programs in Rumford do.

Based on SAMHSA-listed programs in our directory. Rankings use the StartDrugRehab Score; facilities can't pay to change them. Distances are straight-line.

Reviews of Better Life Partners

Write a review

No reviews on StartDrugRehab.com yet. Were you or someone you love treated at Better Life Partners? An honest review helps the next family choose with confidence. It takes about 2 minutes, and you can post with just your first name or initials.

Reviews are checked against our Review Guidelines before they appear. We publish positive and negative reviews alike, and facilities can't pay to remove, change or reorder them. Reviews are personal opinions, not medical advice.

Who they serve & support services

Specialized groups

  • Adult women
  • Pregnant/postpartum women
  • Adult men
  • Seniors or older adults
  • Veterans
  • Members of military families
  • Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
  • Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
  • Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
  • Clients who have experienced trauma

Recovery support

  • Housing services
  • Assistance with obtaining social services
  • Recovery coach
  • Mentoring/peer support

Counseling & education

  • Hepatitis education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis
  • Substance use disorder education
  • Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
  • Individual counseling
  • Group counseling

Ancillary services

  • Early intervention for HIV
  • Mental health services
  • Social skills development
  • Integrated primary care services
  • Suicide prevention services
Licensing & accreditationCommission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF)
Ages acceptedYoung Adults, Adults, Seniors
Operated byPrivate for-profit organization

Treatment access in Oxford County, ME

5Treatment facilities
0Offer detox
3Buprenorphine or methadone
0Offer 24-hour care

Oxford County, ME has 5 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 60,039 residents. No facility in the county lists detox services, so people who need medically supervised withdrawal usually have to travel to another county first. It is one of 3 listed providers of buprenorphine or methadone treatment in the county. 14 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 23.3 per 100,000 residents, compared with 27.3 statewide.

Source: StartDrugRehab Treatment Deserts 2026, built from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, U.S. Census 2024 population estimates and CDC overdose data. Counts are SAMHSA-listed facilities only.

Location

Address412 Waldo Street
Rumford, ME 04276
Facility's own phone866-679-0831
Websitebetterlifepartners.com

More rehab centers in Rumford →

Questions about Better Life Partners

What services does Better Life Partners offer?

Better Life Partners lists the following levels of care: outpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.

Does Better Life Partners accept insurance?

According to SAMHSA data, Better Life Partners accepts federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs, medicare, medicaid, federal military insurance (e.g., tricare), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than medicaid. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (833) 589-6933 for a free benefits check.

Does Better Life Partners offer detox?

Better Life Partners does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.

Is Better Life Partners accredited?

Yes. Better Life Partners reports accreditation from CARF. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.

Who does Better Life Partners treat?

Better Life Partners accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include adult women, pregnant/postpartum women, adult men, seniors or older adults, and veterans.

How many addiction treatment programs are in Oxford County, ME?

Oxford County, ME has 5 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 60,039 residents: 0 list detox services, 3 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 0 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).

How does Better Life Partners rank among rehab centers in Rumford?

Better Life Partners is #2 of 4 ranked programs in Rumford in our 2026 ranking, based on the StartDrugRehab Score (accreditation, levels of care, payment options, data completeness and patient ratings). Facilities cannot pay to change their rank.

How do I get admitted to Better Life Partners or a similar program?

Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Better Life Partners directly at 866-679-0831. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Better Life Partners. Our helpline is not affiliated with Better Life Partners.

Compare options

Other treatment centers near Rumford

See all in Rumford →
7.6Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.6 out of 10
5.0Google4 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Methadone Clinic
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.8FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.8 out of 10
2.0Google4 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

6.0GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.0 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Avalon Counseling Services

Wilton, ME 04294

6.4GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.4 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +2 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Private insurance · Self-pay +1 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Better Life Partners

Livermore Falls, ME 04254

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
2.8Google5 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 more

“Get help” calls our free helpline, not this facility.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. Logo courtesy of betterlifepartners.com. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Better Life Partners.