Biddeford/South Portland, Maine: Intensive Residential Housing and Treatment
Volunteers of America Northern New England's Intensive Residential Treatment & Housing is a program for 7 men or women diagnosed with a mental illness that need intensive residential housing and treatment. This program has 5 individual apartments in Biddeford and two in South Portland where clients receive one-on-one assistance 24/7. One of the goals of this program is to transition these individuals to a less restrictive housing environtment. Intensive Residential Housing and Treatment offers the skills and supports needed by men and women who experience mental illness so that they may live and interact as independently and creatively as possible in the community. The focus is to structure life in a way that best promotes growth and wellness while providing a home-like environment. Clients are encouraged to cope with the challenges of everyday living with increased independence by developing daily living skills, obtaining education regarding mental illness, and improving and learning how to manage symptoms with an individual treatment plan.
We are only able to accept referrals from DHHS Region 1 Mental Health Office.