Connections for Kids

55 Foden Road, South Portland, Maine, 04106

Levels of care: Residential Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring +1 more
Insurance: Medicaid
Languages: English

Contact this center

In crisis? Call or text 988 (Suicide & Crisis Lifeline), or 911 for emergencies.

Connections for Kids is a residential rehabilitation program in South Portland, Maine, operating since the 1990s and set up specifically for adolescents between the ages of 13 and 17. It is one of 13 facilities among nearby providers offering residential rehab, giving teens a structured, live-in setting for treatment.

The program addresses PTSD and trauma in this age group and includes family therapy as part of treatment. Academic support is available on-site so schooling can continue during residential care, and the facility maintains a smoke-free environment throughout its grounds.

Conditions treated

PTSD / TraumaCo-Occurring Disorders

Treatment approaches

Therapies Offered

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)Individual TherapyFamily Therapy

Treatment Approaches

Evidence-BasedTrauma-Informed

Who this facility serves

Who We Support

Teens / AdolescentsYoung AdultsAdults

Age Groups

Adolescents (13–17)Young Adults (18–25)Adults (26–64)

Languages

English

Levels of care

✕Detox
✕Inpatient
✓Residential Rehab
✕PHP / Day Treatment
✕Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
✓Outpatient Rehab
✕Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
✓Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring
✕Sober Living
✕Aftercare / Continuing Care
✓Virtual / Telehealth
✕In-Home Care
✕Interventions
✕Recovery Coaching
✕Concierge Treatment
✕Retreat
✕Recovery School
✕Therapeutic Boarding School

Insurance & payment

Accepts

Medicaid

Payment options

medicaidPrivate InsuranceSelf-Pay / CashState-Funded / Free

The facility

Amenities

Academic Support / School

Established

1990s

Admissions and policies

Smoke-Free FacilityVape-Free Facility

How this compares nearby

Among the 50 treatment centers we list within 30 miles of South Portland, this is one of:

13that offer Residential Rehab

Frequently asked questions

What levels of care does Connections for Kids offer?

Connections for Kids offers Residential Rehab, Outpatient Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis / Co-Occurring and Virtual / Telehealth.

What conditions does Connections for Kids treat?

Connections for Kids treats PTSD / Trauma and Co-Occurring Disorders.

What therapies does Connections for Kids use?

Connections for Kids offers Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Individual Therapy and Family Therapy.

Who does Connections for Kids serve?

Connections for Kids lists programmes for Teens / Adolescents, Young Adults and Adults.

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Aware Recovery Care of Maine

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Healthcare Resource Centers

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Milestone Recovery

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Bishop Health

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Where this information comes from

Listing details for Connections for Kids are compiled from SAMHSA National Directory of Treatment Facilities, findtreatment.gov and the facility's own website.