Acadia Hospital
268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
Brighter Heights Maine
Address: 700 Mount Hope Avenue, Suite 480, Evergreen Woods, Bangor, ME 04401 · Map
Phone: (207) 989-2946
Website: bh-maine.com
Services reported to SAMHSA
- Levels of care
- Outpatient
- Treatment focus
- Substance use treatment · Mental health treatment · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious mental illness (SMI) in adults · Treatment for co-occurring disorders plus serious emotional disturbance (SED) in children
- Facility type
- Outpatient mental health facility
- Medications used
- Loxapine · Aripiprazole · Lurasidone · Olanzapine · Quetiapine · Risperidone · Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
- Treatment approaches
- Cognitive behavioral therapy · Couples/family therapy · Dialectical behavior therapy · Individual psychotherapy · Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Ages accepted
- Children/Adolescents · Young Adults · Adults · Seniors
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid · Private health insurance · Cash or self-payment · State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds · State welfare or child and family services funds
- Payment assistance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
- Ownership
- Private for-profit organization
- Recovery support
- Mentoring/peer support
- Other services
- Supported housing · Case management service · Suicide prevention services
Questions to ask Brighter Heights Maine
- Is my specific plan in network, and do you need prior authorization before admission?
- How many hours a week is the outpatient or IOP schedule, and are evening groups available?
- If I need medication for opioid or alcohol use disorder, do you prescribe it or refer out?
- Do you treat mental health conditions such as depression or anxiety at the same time?
- Is there a waitlist, and how soon can you do an assessment?
- What happens after the program ends: aftercare, alumni groups or step-down care?
Also confirm the facility is licensed by Maine. If you are withdrawing from alcohol or benzodiazepines, ask about medical detox; do not stop suddenly on your own.
Paying for treatment at Brighter Heights Maine
Brighter Heights Maine reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. With Maine Medicaid, treatment is usually covered at little or no cost, though some levels of care need prior authorization. Most private plans must cover substance use treatment on terms comparable to other medical care under federal parity law. A sliding fee scale is available, so bring proof of income.
Distance to specialized care from Bangor
Measured from the population center of Penobscot County, using SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap:
- Nearest medical detox: Bangor, about 8.7 miles
- Nearest methadone clinic (OTP): Bangor, about 7.9 miles (5 within 25 miles)
- Nearest buprenorphine (Suboxone) provider: Bangor, about 7.8 miles (8 within 25 miles)
See the Penobscot County treatment map, methadone clinics near Penobscot County and Suboxone doctors near Penobscot County.
Frequently asked questions
What services does Brighter Heights Maine offer?
Brighter Heights Maine reports these levels of care to SAMHSA: Outpatient, Dual diagnosis. Call to confirm current services and openings.
Does Brighter Heights Maine accept insurance?
It reports accepting Medicaid, Private insurance, Sliding scale, Self-pay. Ask whether your specific plan is in network before admission.
Where is Brighter Heights Maine located?
700 Mount Hope Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401.
How far is the nearest medical detox from Bangor?
From the center of Penobscot County, the closest program offering medical detox is in Bangor, about 8.7 miles away (straight-line), based on SAMHSA locator data mapped by FindRehabMap.
Other treatment facilities in Bangor
Acadia Hospital
268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
Ajyad Hospital
268 Stillwater Avenue, Bangor, ME 04401
Andwell Health Partners
Bangor, ME 04401
Bangor Comprehensive Treatment Center
689 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401
Bangor Comprehensive Treatment Center
689 Odlin Road, Bangor, ME 04401
See all 48 facilities in Bangor · Detox · Residential · Outpatient · MAT · Methadone · Accepts Medicaid
Last reviewed 2026-10-06. Facility details come from SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov locator and facility-provided information. Confirm services, availability and payment directly with the facility.