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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
Pine Tree will contact your insurance provider to learn more about your benefits and how you are covered. Their Treatment Advisors will share all your insurance benefit information with you in simple language so you can understand exactly what your coverage includes.
Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree
Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree
About Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree
Guardian Recovery - Pine Tree provides detox, residential treatment, and outpatient levels of care for addiction and mental health disorders. They use a multi-pronged approach with medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for alcohol or opioid addiction, evidence-based therapies, holistic care, and support groups, most of which are gender-specific. Pine Tree employs licensed doctors, therapists, and nurses to offer clients an in-depth recovery experience. Treatment begins with thorough medical, psychosocial, and psychological evaluations. Clients also have their own case manager, who manages and tailors treatment to unique needs.
Medically Monitored Detox and Residential Treatment
Pine Tree’s clinical team monitors detox and administers medications for greater safety and comfort if needed or desired. Detox typically lasts 3-7 days, though the total time depends on each client. Detoxing begins on the 1st floor of Pine Tree’s facility. Clients have the option of a private room during detox and residential care, with on-site chefs preparing nutritious meals throughout the process. After residential treatment, clients can begin IOP on the 2nd floor.
Intensive Outpatient and Therapeutic Care
Intensive outpatient (IOP) care at Pine Tree Recovery lasts for 8 weeks. Sessions take place on site, Monday-Thursday. Clients attend IOP for 3 hours, with times available in the morning, afternoon, and evening. They begin 12-Step work during IOP, helping clients build community and relapse prevention skills. Pine Tree Recovery can arrange travel to their center and provides meals for IOP clients. If they don’t have one already, IOP clients are also assigned a case manager. Virtual outpatient services are also available.
Recover in a Comfortable Setting
Pine Tree Recovery prioritizes comfort and safety during treatment. They offer optional private rooms, chef-prepared meals, and comfortable lounge areas. Their group sizes in IOP stay small for a more intimate experience, with each group welcoming 12 clients at a time. Pine Tree Recovery also offers a family program, with psychoeducational workshops and support through case management.

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Licensed Medical Facility
Medically Assisted Detox
Certified Professionals
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Joint Commission Accredited
The Joint Commission accreditation is a voluntary, objective process that evaluates and accredits healthcare organizations (like treatment centers) based on performance standards designed to improve quality and safety for patients. To be accredited means the treatment center has been found to meet the Commission's standards for quality and safety in patient care.

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Meet Your Care Team

Kerry MacDonald
Executive Director
RDN, CADC

Janine Duggan
Assistant Director of Nursing
RN

Gabrielle Kobacker
Medical Supervisor
APRN

Gregory Lowell
Director of Operations

Brian Krantz
BHT Supervisor

Fran O’Boy
Behavioral Health Technician




Levels of Care
Your Care Options
Specializations
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.
Opioids
Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.
Prescription Drugs
It's possible to abuse any drug, even prescribed ones. If you crave a medication, or regularly take it more than directed, you may have an addiction.
Who We Treat
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Approaches
Evidence-Based
A combination of scientifically rooted therapies and treatments make up evidence-based care, defined by their measured and proven results.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Life Skills
Teaching life skills like cooking, cleaning, clear communication, and even basic math provides a strong foundation for continued recovery.
Medication-Assisted Treatment
Combined with behavioral therapy, prescribed medications can enhance treatment by relieving withdrawal symptoms and focus patients on their recovery.
Meditation & Mindfulness
A practiced state of mind that brings patients to the present. It allows them to become fully aware of themselves, their feelings, and the present moment.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
Anger
Although anger itself isn't a disorder, it can get out of hand. If this feeling interferes with your relationships and daily functioning, treatment can help.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Stress
Stress is a natural reaction to challenges, and it can even help you adapt. However, chronic stress can cause physical and mental health issues.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
Co-Occurring Disorders
A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.
Cocaine
Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Ecstasy
Ecstasy is a stimulant that causes intense euphoria and heightened awareness. Abuse of this drug can trigger depression, insomnia, and memory problems.
Heroin
Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
Executive Program
Addiction and mental health treatment for executives typically involves high discretion, greater technology access, and more private, 1-on-1 care.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
What people are saying
Treatment
4.7
Accommodations
4.8
Food & Nutrition
4.8
Value
4.6
Pros
- Treated With Respect (23)
- Friendly & Competent Staff (21)
- Gourmet & Nutritious Food (19)
- Confidential (16)
Cons
- Limited Time to Work (3)
Gabriel Rourke
Treatment in 2023 • (7 days) • Reviewed 04/04/23
Former Client
•Disabled
Ali F
Treatment in 2018 • (4 days) • Reviewed 03/28/23
Former Client
•Corporate Management
•Portland
Morgan
Treatment in 2023 • (12 days) • Reviewed 05/23/23
Former Client
•Unemployed
•Freeport Maine
SW
Treatment in 2023 • (3 days) • Reviewed 04/25/23
Former Client
•N/A
•Maine
Sophia
Treatment in 2023 • (7 days) • Reviewed 04/05/23
Former Client
•Hair Stylist
•Manchester, NH