Behavioral and Mental Health Services

Healing Care for the Whole Person

At St. Mary’s Health System, we believe in providing holistic, healing care for individuals in need. As one of New England’s leading behavioral healthcare facilities, we specialize in transforming lives and guiding them towards a future filled with hope, happiness, and improved mental well-being.

Our dedicated team at is committed to delivering compassionate, patient-centered care to children, adolescents, and adults. We offer a wide range of comprehensive programs tailored to meet the unique needs of each individual. Whether it’s in the comforting environment of our hospital, or through our outpatient services, we strive to provide the highest quality of care and support to promote lasting recovery and overall wellness.

Behavioral Emergency Department

When a mental health crisis happens, compassionate and immediate care matters. St. Mary’s Behavioral Emergency Care Center offers a safe, dedicated space for both children and adults experiencing urgent behavioral or mental health needs. Designed with input from patients and families, our separate treatment areas ensure privacy, comfort and support during difficult moments.

This specialized unit is one of the only facilities of its kind in Maine. It was built to provide calm, respectful and expert care when it’s needed most.

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Connecting Hearts, Healing Minds: A Community Approach to Mental Health

At St. Mary’s, we offer a wide range of behavioral and mental health services for individuals of all ages. We believe that people experiencing mental illness or substance use challenges are not alone. These are common and treatable conditions, and support is available.

Our team is here to listen, guide and walk with you toward healing, with care that respects your dignity and focuses on your well-being.

Services

Outpatient Behavioral and Mental Health Services

Day Hospital Program (Partial Hospitalization Program)

Get more support without a hospital stay. The Day Hospital Program at St. Mary’s offers short-term, structured mental health treatment for adults who need more than weekly therapy but do not need inpatient care.

Patients attend five days a week and take part in group therapy, skill-building and medication support, all in a welcoming and supportive setting.

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Adult Inpatient Behavioral and Mental Health Services

St. Mary’s Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Unit offers short-term, intensive treatment in a safe and supportive setting. Opened in December 2021, this modern unit is designed to help adults experiencing a psychiatric illness or mental health crisis stabilize and begin healing.

Patients receive 24/7 care from a dedicated team of mental health professionals in a secure and welcoming environment.

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Adolescent Inpatient Behavioral and Mental Health Services

St. Mary’s Adolescent Behavioral Unit provides short-term crisis stabilization for youth ages 12 to 17 in need of a safe, structured environment.

We care for adolescents experiencing a range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD and psychosis, when outpatient care is not enough.

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Inpatient Treatment for Substance Use and Addiction

Center for Recovery
Immediate help for mental health and substance use

At St. Mary’s Center for Recovery, we offer daily same-day evaluations and admissions in a calm, welcoming setting. Whether you’re seeking help for the first time or returning for support, our team meets you where you are and walks with you on your journey.

What we offer

Rapid Access Center: Open every day from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. for same-day assessment and care
Inpatient Stabilization: Short-term medical and behavioral support to help stabilize you before ongoing treatment
Inpatient Treatment: Structured care tailored to your recovery goals
Evidence-based care: Proven treatment methods that consider your whole person
Seamless transitions: We connect you with outpatient care at St. Mary’s or community partners, so you are never alone after you leave

Recovery starts the moment you reach out. We are here every day when you are ready.