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10 Best Sliding Scale Rehabs in Maine (2026)

We list 44 sliding scale rehabs in Maine, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data, with the most in Portland (8), Bangor (4), and Lewiston (3). Compare services, insurance accepted and accreditation, or call for free help choosing.

  • 44Treatment facilities
  • 3Offer detox
  • 2Inpatient / residential
  • 43Accept Medicaid

Sliding Scale Fees: the basics

Sliding-scale rehab programs charge based on what you can afford, usually using your income and household size. The lower your income, the less you pay, and some people pay very little. Community health centers, nonprofit programs and publicly funded clinics often use sliding fees. You'll usually need to show proof of income. Read the full guide →

2026 rankings

Top 10 sliding scale rehabs in Maine

Ranked by the StartDrugRehab Score: accreditation, levels of care, patient ratings and payment options. Featured or claimed status never affects rank. How we rank

  1. Mid Coast/Parkview Health – Addiction Resource Center

    Brunswick, ME

    8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
    4.0Google4 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detoxJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers detox, IOP, outpatient care, and MAT; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  2. Sweetser – Certified Community Behavioral Health

    Brunswick, ME

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    2.8Google20 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient careCARFCOA

    Why it made our list: CARF and COA accredited; offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  3. Merrimack River Medical Services – Healthcare Resource Centers

    Lewiston, ME

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
    5.0Google1 review

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  4. Better Life Partners

    Scarborough, ME

    7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  5. Healthcare Resource Centers

    Portland, ME

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    3.9Google20 reviews

    Best for: Methadone treatmentCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  6. Everest Recovery Centers ME LLC

    Manchester, ME

    7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
    4.9Google67 reviews

    Best for: Low-cost outpatient careCARF

    Why it made our list: CARF accredited; offers outpatient care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  7. Brighter Heights Maine – Bangor

    Bangor, ME

    7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

    Best for: Outpatient care with MATJoint Commission

    Why it made our list: Joint Commission accredited; offers outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts Medicaid, self-pay, and sliding-scale fees.

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  8. Avalon Counseling Services

    Lewiston, ME

    6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
    4.3Google16 reviews

    Best for: Intensive outpatient care

    Why it made our list: Offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  9. Zysk Recovery Partners LLC

    Augusta, ME

    6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
    5.0Google1 review

    Best for: Intensive outpatient care

    Why it made our list: Offers IOP, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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  10. Eastport Healthcare Inc – Machias

    Machias, ME

    6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
    4.2Google5 reviews

    Best for: Supervised detox

    Why it made our list: Offers detox, outpatient care, MAT, and dual diagnosis care; accepts private insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare.

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Cities with sliding scale rehabs in ME

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8.1ExcellentStartDrugRehab Score 8.1 out of 10
4.0Google4 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

Better Life Partners

Scarborough, ME 04074

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.

Better Life Partners

Gorham, ME 04038

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.

Better Life Partners

Portland, ME 04101

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.

Better Life Partners

Rumford, ME 04276

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.

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.

Better Life Partners

Ellsworth, ME 04605

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.

Healthcare Resource Centers

Portland, ME 04102

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
3.9Google20 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 +4 more

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

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
5.0Google1 review

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 +4 more

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

7.5Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.5 out of 10
2.8Google20 reviews

CARF · COA accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale

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

7.1Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.1 out of 10
4.0Google2 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale

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

7.0Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.0 out of 10
3.3Google3 reviews

Joint Commission accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale

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

6.2GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.2 out of 10
3.2Google17 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
4.2Google5 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +3 more

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

Everest Recovery Centers ME LLC

Manchester, ME 04351

7.4Very goodStartDrugRehab Score 7.4 out of 10
4.9Google67 reviews

CARF accredited

Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Outpatient
  • Telehealth

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

5.7FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.7 out of 10
5.0Google2 reviews
Setting
In/Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Not listed

Levels of care

  • Inpatient / Residential
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Sober Living / Transitional Housing
  • +1 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Self-pay · Sliding scale

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

Zysk Recovery Partners LLC

Augusta, ME 04330

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
5.0Google1 review
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

  • Intensive Outpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Medication-Assisted Treatment
  • +3 more

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
4.0Google3 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +4 more

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

Avalon Counseling Services

Lewiston, ME 04240

6.6GoodStartDrugRehab Score 6.6 out of 10
4.3Google16 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Private
MAT
Offered

Levels of care

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

Payment accepted

Medicaid · Medicare · Private insurance +2 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.

5.9FairStartDrugRehab Score 5.9 out of 10
3.1Google14 reviews
Setting
Outpatient
Operator
Nonprofit
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.

More options in Maine

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Frequently asked questions

How many sliding scale rehabs are in Maine?

We list 44 sliding scale rehabs in Maine, based on SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov data (updated October 2026).

Which Maine cities have the most sliding scale rehabs?

The most listings are in Portland (8), Bangor (4), and Lewiston (3).

How do I choose the right program?

Look for state licensing and accreditation (The Joint Commission or CARF), the right level of care for your needs, evidence-based therapies, and insurance compatibility. Read our guide to choosing a rehab or call (833) 589-6933 to talk it through.

Will my insurance cover treatment?

Most private plans and Medicaid cover substance use treatment when it's medically necessary, but benefits vary by plan and network. Call (833) 589-6933 for a free, confidential benefits check.

Source: SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, data updated October 2026. Listings are not endorsements.