235 Center Street, Brewer, ME 04412
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Higher Ground Services is a private substance use treatment provider in Brewer, Maine, located at 235 Center Street.
Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling.
Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts children and adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Higher Ground Services is licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and state mental health department.
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| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State mental health department |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Operated by | Private for-profit organization |
Penobscot County, ME has 21 SAMHSA-listed addiction treatment facilities for 156,840 residents. 3 facilities in the county list detox services. 56 people died of a drug overdose in the county in the 12 months to March 2026 (CDC provisional data): 35.7 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.
Higher Ground Services lists the following levels of care: outpatient, dual diagnosis, and telehealth. Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Higher Ground Services accepts 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.
Higher Ground Services does not list detox services. If you need medically supervised withdrawal first, see detox programs or call (833) 589-6933 for help finding one.
Higher Ground Services reports licensing or certification from: State substance use treatment agency and State mental health department.
Higher Ground Services accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. Specialized groups include clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders.
Penobscot County, ME has 21 SAMHSA-listed treatment facilities for about 156,840 residents: 3 list detox services, 10 offer buprenorphine or methadone treatment and 6 offer 24-hour care (2026 data).
The nearest other SAMHSA-listed programs are A Time to Rise Csl and Wellness LLC (Brewer, under 1 miles), Community Health and Counseling Services (Bangor, under 1 miles), and Bangor Counseling Center – of New Life Mission (Bangor, under 1 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Higher Ground Services has a 3.4-star rating from 29 Google reviews (as of November 2026). Ratings reflect individual experiences and are not a measure of clinical quality.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Higher Ground Services directly at 207-561-9496. Our admissions helpline at (833) 589-6933 can connect you with a licensed treatment provider, which may not be Higher Ground Services. Our helpline is not affiliated with Higher Ground Services.
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Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Facilities report this information to SAMHSA, and it can change, so confirm details before admission. A listing is not an endorsement. StartDrugRehab.com is not affiliated with Higher Ground Services.
