Sober Living in South Portland, Maine

Learn about Recovery Housing in South Portland, Maine

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South Portland, Maine, known for its picturesque waterfront and welcoming neighborhoods, is also a community dedicated to supporting individuals in recovery from substance use disorders. With a strong network of resources and a compassionate recovery community, South Portland offers a variety of structured sober living options designed to help individuals establish stability in a safe and supportive environment.

This article explores the concept of structured sober living and highlights the recovery housing opportunities available in South Portland. Whether you are familiar with terms like sober house, sober living, or recovery home, understanding these options can be a vital step toward achieving long-term sobriety and building a healthier, more fulfilling future.

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Structured Sober Living in South Portland

Guests of Portland, Maine, can choose from a variety of sober living residences from Vanderburgh Sober Living.. Universally, sober living homes solely dedicated to substance abuse recovery are gender-based. If you or someone you care about is struggling with substance abuse in Portland, Maine, there are numerous resources available to you, including recovery facilities and low-income housing. South Portland is well-known for its exceptional sober living facilities and extensive recovery resources.
Our main purpose in creating this resource in Portland, Maine is to help you or a loved one succeed on the path to sobriety. We understand that drugs and alcohol misuse are life-threatening, which is why there are several recovery-focused resources throughout the state.
While South Portland is well recognized for the quality of sober housing and all of the facilities that are available for individuals in recovery, it is also an amazing, safe environment to begin the process of recovery.

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Sober House Certification in Maine

Sober living homes in Maine are certified by MARR, the Maine Association of Recovery Residences. MARR is a 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organization whose mission is to support recovery residences throughout Maine and to practice national quality standards for recovery residences. MARR inspects and certifies Maine sober living homes, provides training to sober house operators, and maintains a forum for exchanging ideas, solving problems, providing guidance, and acting as an advocate for sober house operators well as sober living guests.

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Recovery Resources for Sober Living Guests in South Portland, Maine

Successfully recovering from addiction requires more than sober living. In addition to certification information, the Sober House Directory provides state-by-state information for recovery resources. For recovery resources in Maine, please visit our Addiction Recovery Resources in Portland, Maine page for more information. We work to have a complete list of recovery support organizations, including detox facilities, rehab facilities, clinical and medical services, and other organizations which operate to support men and women in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol.

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Recovery Housing in South Portland, Maine

Vanderburgh Sober Living is proud to offer sober living elsewhere in Maine! Take a look at our nearby locations below:

🏘️ Kismet Sober House | Sober Living for Men in South Portland, Maine

Welcome home to the Kismet Sober House for Men, a MARR Certified recovery residence, located in South Portland, Maine. This sober living home serves men who are serious about their recovery journey, supported through in-home meetings and support from a House Mentor and staff. The Kismet Sober House is poised to change lives across the State of Maine! We invite you to apply to this sober living home today.

🏘️ Broadway Sober House | Sober Living for Men in South Portland, Maine

Welcome to the Broadway Sober House! This home is South Portland’s newest structured men’s sober living home. This centrally located sober home provides convenient access to local amenities and services. Guided by an outstanding House Mentor, it offers structured sober living for men committed to their recovery journey.

🏘️ Tranquility Sober House | Sober Living for Men in Portland, Maine

Welcome to the Tranquility Sober House! This home is Portland’s newest structured and certified men’s sober living home. This centrally-located sober house is close to area amenities and services. Led by an exceptional House Mentor, this home offers structured sober living to men interested in pursuing a sober life.

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🏠 Oxford House in South Portland, Maine

There are several Oxford House model sober living homes throughout Maine, including in Springfield, MA. Vanderburgh House serves our guests in a structured sober living model. Oxford House operates differently, relying solely on peer support, typically with less structure, and typically serving guests who are looking for a sober living environment without the oversight and structure in place with certified sober living homes.
For a directory of Oxford House locations in Maine, please visit the Sober House Directory or Oxford House Maine locations.

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👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fellowship Meetings in South Portland, Maine

There are several convenient fellowship meetings in South Portland, including AA and NA, Al-Anon, and others. We encourage you to Find AA meetings in South Portland, Maine to help you on your road to recovery.

Find AA Meetings in South Portland, Maine

A peer-led support network for families dealing with addiction and recovery

Narcotics Anonymous Meetings in South Portland, Maine

Going to an AA meeting is simple. You can find where and when there is a meeting convenient for you and you just turn up. That’s it. There’s no signing in, no money to pay, and no appointment to make.

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🏥 Clinical Addiction Treatment in South Portland, MA

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South Portland’s clinical recovery support organizations include detox and rehab facilities, clinical stabilization, transitional support, recovery coaching, and other organizations serving men and women in recovery. In addition to serving those struggling with addiction, many of these organizations focus on encouragement and support for the friends and family members of those in recovery.

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🧑‍⚕️ Mental Health Services

Maine Behavioral Healthcare
Address: 78 Scott Dyer Road, Suite 2, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 347-2340
Website: https://mainehealth.org/maine-behavioral-healthcare

The Counseling Center
Address: 1 Cottage Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 774-4222
Website: https://counselingcenter.com

Spring Harbor Hospital Outpatient Services
Address: 75 John Roberts Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (888) 524-0080
Website: https://mainehealth.org/spring-harbor-hospital/programs-services/outpatient-services

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💊 Intensive Outpatient Treatment (IOP)

Detox Centers

Maine Behavioral Healthcare Addiction Resource Center
Address: 78 Atlantic Place, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 661-6333
Website: https://mainehealth.org/maine-behavioral-healthcare

Liberty Bay Recovery Center
Address: 343 Gorham Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (855) 607-8758
Website: https://www.libertybayrecovery.com

Discovery House Comprehensive Treatment Center
Address: 400 Western Avenue, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 835-4442
Website: N/A

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🛏️ Housing Assistance in South Portland, Maine

South Portland Housing Authority
Address: 100 Waterman Drive, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 774-2666
Website: https://www.spha.net

Preble Street Resource Center
Address: 5 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 775-0026
Website: https://www.preblestreet.org

Opportunity Alliance
Address: 50 Lydia Lane, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 874-1175
Website: https://www.opportunityalliance.org

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🚗 Transportation Assistance

South Portland Bus Transit Hub
Address: 41 Thomas St, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 767-5556
Website: https://www.southportland.org/departments/bus-transportation

South Portland City Bus Services
Address: 929 Highland Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 767-5556
Website: https://southportland.org/departments/bus-transportation/bus-schedule

Greater Portland METRO
Address: 114 Valley St, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 774-0351
Website: https://gpmetro.org

Amtrak Downeaster
Address: 100 Thompson’s Point Road, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 780-1000
Website: https://amtrakdowneaster.com

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🍔 Food Assistance

South Portland Food Cupboard
Address: 130 Thadeus Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 799-3997
Website: N/A

The Locker Project
Address: 222 Saint John Street, Suite 127, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 671-4460
Website: https://www.mainelockerproject.org

Wayside Food Programs
Address: 135 Walton Street, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 775-4939
Website: https://waysidemaine.org

Cultivating Community
Address: 998 Forest Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 761-4769
Website: https://www.cultivatingcommunity.org

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👔 Clothing Assistance

Threads of Hope Thrift Store
Address: 120 Main Street, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 699-5439
Website: N/A

Goodwill Industries of Northern New England
Address: 555 Maine Mall Road, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 774-6323
Website: https://www.goodwillnne.org

Salvation Army Thrift Store
Address: 1375 Congress Street, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 774-4172
Website: https://satruck.org

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➕ Other Agencies in South Portland, Maine

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💼 Workforce & Career

Goodwill Workforce Solutions
Address: 75 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 699-0724
Website: https://www.goodwillnne.org/programs-services/goodwill-workforce-solutions

CareerCenters of Southern Maine
Address: 151 Jetport Blvd, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 771-5627
Website: N/A

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⚖️ Legal Services

Pine Tree Legal Assistance Inc.
Address: 88 Federal St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (207) 774-8211
Appointments: https://www.ptla.org

Jackson & MacNichol
Address: 238 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (866) 312-2430
Appointments: https://veteransbenefits.com/who-we-are

Legal Ease
Address: 198 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 805-0055
Appointments: https://www.legal-ease.com

Ainsworth, Thelin & Raftice, P.A.
Address: 7 Ocean St, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 767-4824
Appointments: https://www.atrlaw.pro

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👨‍⚕️ Medical Services in South Portland, Maine

InterMed
Address: 100 Foden Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 523-8555
Website: https://www.intermed.com

Maine Medical Partners
Address: 778 Main St, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 482-7800
Website: https://www.mainehealth.org/Maine-Medical-Partners

Spectrum Medical Group
Address: 324 Gannett Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 482-7800
Website: N/A

New England Cancer Specialists
Address: 100 Brickhill Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 303-3300
Website: https://www.newenglandcancerspecialists.org

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🚑 Emergency Services in South Portland, Maine

Urgent Care of Maine
Address: 335 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 775-2057
Website: N/A

South Portland Police Department
Address: 30 Anthoine St, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 799-5511
Website: https://www.southportland.org/departments/police-department

South Portland Fire Department
Address: 684 Broadway, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 799-3314
Website: https://www.southportland.org/departments/fire-department

Maine Medical Center Emergency Department
Address: 22 Bramhall St, Portland, ME 04102
Phone: (207) 662-2273
Website: https://www.mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center/services/emergency-department

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📋 Health Insurance in South Portland, Maine

Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
Address: 2 Gannett Dr, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 822-7000
Website: https://www.anthem.com

Martin’s Point Health Care
Address: 331 Veranda St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone: (207) 774-5801
Website: https://www.martinspoint.org

Cigna
Address: 100 Middle St, Portland, ME 04101
Phone: (800) 244-6224
Website: https://www.cigna.com

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🦷 Dental Care in South Portland, Maine

Progressive Dental Care
Address: 160 Western Ave, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 773-1703
Website: https://www.progressivedentalcare.com

Breakwater Dental
Address: 25 Long Creek Dr. STE 2, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 775-2072
Website: https://breakwaterdentistry.com

Aspen Dental
Address: 171 Maine Mall Rd, South Portland, ME 04106
Phone: (207) 775-1551
Website: https://www.aspendental.com/dentist/me/south-portland/171-maine-mall-road