Groundbreaking Addiction Treatment: Aware Recovery Opens in Maine!

Groundbreaking Addiction Treatment: Aware Recovery Opens in Maine!

Aware Recovery Care Brings Innovative In-Home Addiction Treatment to Maine

SOUTH PORTLAND, MAINE — A groundbreaking new option for addiction recovery has launched in Maine. Aware Recovery Care, an in-home addiction treatment program developed in collaboration with Yale University addiction specialists, is now serving clients across the state—from Augusta to the New Hampshire border.

This pioneering program is the first of its kind in the United States and is based on a research-backed model that supports treatment in the “real world”—the client’s own home. Studies have shown that in-home recovery services lead to better physical and mental health outcomes, lower relapse rates, and stronger long-term recovery.

The Problem: Repeat Detox Visits and Poor Outcomes

Substance use disorder treatment is often cyclical. According to data from the Gosnold Treatment Center, 87% of people admitted to detox units in Massachusetts had been there before—and over half had returned five or more times. The story is similar in long-term residential programs, where 75% of participants are repeat admissions.

These numbers highlight the need for more sustainable, recovery-oriented treatment models—ones that address addiction where it happens and support recovery where it’s lived.

The Solution: Treating Addiction at Home

Aware Recovery Care is changing the game with its in-home addiction treatment program. Rather than requiring patients to check into a facility, Aware sends a full care team directly to clients in their sober living home or private residence.

Each client is supported by a multidisciplinary team, including:

  • A psychiatrist

  • An addiction nurse

  • A licensed marriage and family therapist

  • An individual therapist

  • Two Certified Recovery Advisors (CRAs)

This team-based model delivers customized, continuous care in the environment where the client will ultimately live their recovery—leading to stronger engagement and long-term results.

Insurance Coverage and Accessibility

Aware Recovery Care is an in-network provider with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine, expanding access to this innovative treatment option.

“Our collaboration with Aware Recovery Care has been driven by a shared spirit of innovation to meet the challenges of the opioid crisis and expand the network of substance use disorder providers in the state,” said Dr. Jeffrey Holmstrom, Medical Director at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Maine. “These programs provide new, evidence-based treatment options for our consumers, delivered in the home setting, where they are likely to be of the most benefit.”

How to Learn More

The Maine office of Aware Recovery Care is located in South Portland. For more information or to find out if you or a loved one is eligible, visit www.awarerecoverycare.com or call 844.292.7372.

Finding the Right Sober Living Home

While innovative treatment options like Aware Recovery Care are reshaping addiction recovery, the foundation remains the same: safe, structured sober housing.

Use our Sober House Directory to start your search. Look for homes that are:

  • Certified or inspected by trusted organizations

  • Transparent about their rules and expectations

  • Supportive of peer engagement and continued care

We recommend Vanderburgh Sober Living, a trusted provider that helped develop this guide and operates recovery-focused sober homes throughout the region.

Want to Run a Sober House?

If you’ve ever considered managing a sober living home, Vanderburgh Sober Living offers the first charter model for recovery housing in the U.S. We provide training, support, and a framework for those who want to create safe, ethical, and recovery-oriented living environments.

Visit www.vanderburghhouse.com to learn more. Every day in recovery is a new opportunity—take it one step at a time.

Sources:
[1] Gosnold Treatment Center data – National Council Member Report, Massachusetts
[2] Kirshenbaum AP, Olsen D, Bickel W. A Quantitative Review of the Ubiquitous Relapse Curve. J Substance Abuse Treatment. 2009;26:8–17