"The counselor was able to read my emotions and / or emotional state. She was very caring and went over every bit of the program work with me. I was able to leave with an "I can do" attitude. She gave me very good suggestions to help me cope with my situation. I am glad to say I am doing well!"

"They take my ideas (about me) seriously. You can tell they really care about their clients. They work with me, not just on me. They don't beat around the bush and waste your time. They make you feel welcome, included, normal..."

Welcome to Acadia Family Center

Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment Has A New Home. After 18 years serving our clients at 19 Clark Point Road in Southwest Harbor, on December 20, 2006, we moved to our new outpatient treatment facility on 1 Fernald Point Road, Southwest Harbor. The new facility, purchased by MDI Alcohol & Drug Abuse Group, will allow us to grow not only in physical size, but in the services that we offer and the population we serve. The new location has private parking, beautiful gardens and ponds which we hope our clients will enjoy for reflection and journaling. Our new ADA accessible home, offers our clients a safe and confidential environment that is also warm and welcoming.

Our Mission

Acadia Family Center is dedicated to providing a variety of services for the treatment of chemical dependency (alcohol, illegal drugs, prescription drugs), co-dependency, and the affected others --i.e. family members or loved ones of the addicted individual.

Our Philosophy

The Acadia Family Center believes that chemical dependency is a disease characterized by loss of control over the use of alcohol or other addictive substances. This disease is primary, chronic, and fatal if left untreated. Further, this disease has significant negative impact on all aspects of a person's well-being, including physical, emotional, social and spiritual dimensions. We believe that chemical dependency is a treatable illness, and we strive to offer a message of hope. The Center believes that self-help groups (AA, Alanon, and other 12 step programs) are effective and considers them an integral part of any treatment effort. The Center believes that our clients ultimately are responsible for their own recovery and we support clients to this end as part of their treatment.

Our Services

Our staff of licensed counselors offers counseling for those who are experiencing chemical dependency or substance abuse. We also offer counseling for co-dependency and affected others.

Substance Abuse and Chemical Dependency come in many forms (alcohol, cocaine, heroin, marijuana, prescription drugs, nicotine, speed, methamphetamines. etc.) and it is common for an abuser to be addicted to one or more of these drugs at the same time. We are here to help you conquer your addictions in a safe, comfortable and relaxing atmosphere where you are treated with dignity and respect. Critical to the treatment process, however, is for an individual to admit that he or she has a problem. Admitting that a problem exists is the initial step in a successful recovery.

Co-dependency is a term that describes the reactive behaviors and feelings an individual develops when raised in a dysfunctional family - often a family where an addiction exists. It can be alcohol, drugs, food, work, etc. The coping skills ("Don't Trust", "Don't Feel") that children develop in order to survive the pain are deep rooted and have damaging consequences in adult life. Co-dependency itself becomes a breeding ground for future addictions.

Affected Others are spouses, family members, friends, or adult children of alcoholics or other drugs users who have been affected by a loved one's substance abuse. Affected others may have have the following characteristics: difficulty with intimacy; lack of trust or jealousy; fear of failure or rejection; low self esteem and difficulty setting boundaries.

DEEP Services: Acadia Family Center is a Driver Education and Evaluation Program (DEEP) certified agency. If you have been referred by DEEP for an Evaluation or Treatment in order to retain or regain your drivers license, please call for further information and to schedule an appointment.

• Assessment: Assessment provides a thorough look at the problem, a gauge of its severity, and support in exercising choices that may be taken.
• Individual Therapy: Individual therapy provides a safe place to explore problems, look at attitudes and feelings, consider alternatives, and work on making healthy changes. It includes education, skill building and support to reach the identified goals.
• Family Therapy: Counseling is available as appropriate for clients and their families in all phases of recovery.
• Art Therapy: Art therapy is a way for people to engage in self-discovery and allows them an effective outlet to express those feelings through images.
• Intervention: Intervention helps educate and guide concerned others to interrupt the denial system and encourage treatment of the addicted person.
• Group Therapy: Group therapy helps to bring chemical dependents, and co-dependents out of their isolation and to accept support from those in similar situations.
• Resource Library: Our Resource Library includes books, tapes, movies, CDs and brochures for loan to clients and to community members. See expanded description on this web site.
• Consultation: Consultation includes a lecture series for community groups, employers and schools on topics such as chemical dependency, co-dependency and family issues.

Confidentiality

The foundation of any therapeutic relationship is trust. This trust is based on confidentiality. The Acadia Family Center is in strict compliance with all Federal Confidentiality Regulations.