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Pine Tree Recovery Center

Medical Detox Residential Treatment Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Address
17 Bishop Street
Portland, ME 04103
Accredited by
Joint Commission (JCAHO)
Insurance accepted
13 carriers including Aetna, Anthem
Pine Tree Recovery Center - drug and alcohol detox center in Portland, ME

About

About Pine Tree Recovery Center

Pine Tree Recovery Center has built a strong reputation in Portland, Maine as a clinically driven addiction treatment campus, earning a 4.6-star average across more than 310 Google reviews. Located at 17 Bishop Street, Pine Tree is part of the Guardian Recovery network, an organization with nearly two decades of behavioral healthcare experience and a stated mission of putting clients first. The Portland campus holds Joint Commission accreditation and offers medical detoxification, residential inpatient, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and virtual treatment options.

Clinical leadership at Pine Tree includes Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tamer Wassef, MD, CDS, ADM, ADP, whose background includes serving as Medical Director of acute inpatient psychiatry and medical detox programs. Chief Administrative Officer Ross Donahue, LCSW, MCAP, CRRA, brings deep clinical and administrative experience to operations. Day-to-day clinical care is supported by Day Charge Nurse Janine Duggan, Continuing Care Coordinator Katelyn Driscoll, CADC, MHRT-C, and Lead Behavioral Health Technician Jamie Hanson, CADC, CRMA. The staff structure reflects the program’s emphasis on combining medical leadership with hands-on clinical and peer support.

The clinical model spans individualized therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and trauma therapy, with mental health programming for adolescents complementing adult tracks. Pine Tree supports clients with co-occurring disorders, trauma and PTSD, and provides services accessible to the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing community. A continuing care coordinator works with each client to plan post-discharge support, including connections to alumni programming and virtual outpatient services for clients transitioning out of residential care.

Financial access is supported through a broad in-network insurance roster, including Aetna, Anthem, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cofinity, CareFirst, First Health Network, Independence BCBS, Maine Community Health Options, MaineCare, Molina, AmeriHealth Caritas, and New Hampshire Healthy Families. Self-pay is also accepted. Admissions advisors are available 24/7 to verify coverage, conduct assessments, and arrange same-week admission for clients ready to begin care.

  • 24/7 medical supervision with dedicated Chief Medical Officer overseeing withdrawal protocols
  • Joint Commission accreditation ensuring clinical standards for medical detox programs
  • Medication-assisted treatment (MAT) integrated into medically supervised detoxification
  • 15+ years of specialized detox experience since 2009 in Portland, Maine
  • Accessibility services for deaf and hard of hearing patients during withdrawal management

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care
Medical Detox Residential Treatment Partial Hospitalization (PHP) Intensive Outpatient (IOP) Outpatient Program
Conditions
Substance Use Disorders Co-Occurring Mental Health Conditions Trauma / PTSD
Methods
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Individualized Therapy Group Therapy Family Therapy Trauma Therapy Medication Management Virtual Therapy
Populations
Men Women Adolescents Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Languages
English American Sign Language (ASL)
Facility
Comfortable Detox Rooms Portland Campus Adolescent Treatment Track Virtual Therapy Options Guardian Recovery Network Affiliation

Location

Where it is

17 Bishop Street, Portland, ME 04103 Get directions

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Medical Detox Programs and Withdrawal Management

Pine Tree Recovery Center provides comprehensive medical detox services with 24-hour medical supervision for safe withdrawal management. The facility's detox programs address alcohol withdrawal, opioid detoxification, and other substance-related withdrawal syndromes under the clinical oversight of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tamer Wassef, who holds specialized credentials in addiction medicine (MD, CDS, ADM, ADP).

The center integrates medication-assisted treatment (MAT) into their medically supervised detox protocols, ensuring patients receive appropriate pharmaceutical interventions during withdrawal. Their inpatient detox program operates around the clock, accommodating urgent admissions and crisis situations that require immediate medical intervention for safe withdrawal management.

Levels of Care and Treatment Continuum

Following medical detoxification, Pine Tree Recovery Center offers a complete treatment continuum including residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), and traditional outpatient services. This integrated approach allows patients to transition seamlessly from medically supervised detox to ongoing addiction treatment without interrupting their recovery process.

The facility specializes in treating co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis cases, addressing both substance use and mental health conditions simultaneously. Their clinical team provides individualized therapy, group therapy, family therapy, and trauma-specific interventions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic methods tailored to each patient's medical and psychological needs.

Insurance Coverage and Accessibility

Pine Tree Recovery Center accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Health, MaineCare, and various Medicaid programs from Maine and New Hampshire. The facility also accommodates patients requiring accessibility services, including specialized support for deaf and hard of hearing individuals during detoxification and treatment.

Financial coordinators work with patients and families to verify insurance benefits for medical detox and ongoing treatment services. The center accepts self-pay options and provides transparent pricing for patients without insurance coverage who need immediate access to medically supervised withdrawal management.

Joint Commission Accreditation and Clinical Standards

As a Joint Commission-accredited facility, Pine Tree Recovery Center maintains rigorous clinical standards for medical detoxification and addiction treatment services. This accreditation ensures that withdrawal management protocols, medication administration, and patient safety measures meet nationally recognized healthcare standards.

The facility's nursing staff, including Day Charge Nurse Janine Duggan, provides continuous monitoring during detoxification. Administrative oversight by Chief Administrative Officer Ross Donahue (LCSW, MCAP, CRRA) ensures that clinical operations align with best practices in medical detox and addiction treatment services.

After Care

Continuing support

Continuing Care Coordination Alumni Network Virtual Outpatient Programming

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Insurance accepted
Aetna Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield Cofinity CareFirst First Health Network Independence BCBS Maine Community Health Options MaineCare Molina AmeriHealth Caritas NH Healthy Families Lower Hudson Valley E.A.P.
Payment options
Medicaid Private Insurance Self-Pay / Cash
Accreditations
Joint Commission (JCAHO)

Common questions

FAQs About Pine Tree Recovery Center

What types of medical detox does Pine Tree Recovery Center provide? +
Pine Tree Recovery Center offers medical detox for alcohol withdrawal, opioid detoxification, and other substance-related withdrawal syndromes. Their medically supervised detox programs include 24/7 medical monitoring and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) under the oversight of Chief Medical Officer Dr. Tamer Wassef.
Does Pine Tree Recovery Center offer 24-hour medical supervision during detox? +
Yes, Pine Tree Recovery Center operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, providing continuous medical supervision during withdrawal management. Their nursing staff monitors patients around the clock to ensure safe detoxification from alcohol, opioids, and other substances.
What insurance plans does Pine Tree Recovery Center accept for medical detox? +
The facility accepts major insurance carriers including Aetna Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Anthem Health, MaineCare, and Medicaid programs from Maine and New Hampshire. They also offer self-pay options for patients without insurance coverage.
Is Pine Tree Recovery Center accredited for medical detox services? +
Yes, Pine Tree Recovery Center holds Joint Commission accreditation, ensuring their medical detox programs and withdrawal management protocols meet nationally recognized healthcare standards. This accreditation covers their detoxification services, medication administration, and patient safety measures.
Can Pine Tree Recovery Center treat co-occurring mental health disorders during detox? +
Pine Tree Recovery Center specializes in dual diagnosis treatment, addressing both substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions during medical detox and throughout treatment. Their clinical team provides integrated care for patients with trauma/PTSD and other mental health disorders.
What happens after completing medical detox at Pine Tree Recovery Center? +
Following medical detoxification, patients can transition to residential treatment, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), or traditional outpatient services at the same facility. This integrated approach ensures continuity of care without interrupting the treatment process after withdrawal management.
Does Pine Tree Recovery Center provide accessibility services during detox? +
Yes, Pine Tree Recovery Center accommodates patients who are deaf or hard of hearing, providing specialized accessibility services during medical detox and treatment. The facility ensures that communication barriers do not prevent access to medically supervised withdrawal management.
How long has Pine Tree Recovery Center been providing medical detox services? +
Pine Tree Recovery Center has been operating since 2009, providing over 15 years of specialized medical detox and addiction treatment services in Portland, Maine. Their experience includes thousands of successful medically supervised detoxifications for alcohol, opioid, and other substance withdrawals.

Services

Programs and specialties

Treatment type
Hospital inpatient Outpatient Inpatient medical detox and stabilization IOP Aftercare recovery programs Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Cocaine Detoxification Opioid Detoxification Methamphetamines detoxification Routinely uses medication for detoxification
Payment
Cash or self-payment Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Specialty
Mental health counseling for co-occurring disorders Group therapy Family therapy Addiction recovery education
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