Rehab for Women with Children
The children and mothers residential program is a specially designed rehab for women with children. This residential treatment program for pregnant and postpartum mothers in Windham, Maine doesn’t leave children out of the parent’s recovery journey.
Addiction Recovery for Pregnant and Postpartum Mothers
A major concern of women seeking addiction treatment is often their children. They worry about being away from them or who will care for them while they are in treatment. The children and mothers residential rehab program for addiction recovery in Maine is unlike traditional programs. It encompasses childcare, parenting education and related services. Pregnant and postpartum mothers keep their children close and learn how to more effectively care for them as they work on their own recovery and creating a healthier lifestyle.
The rehab program for women with children is open to women at any stage of pregnancy, those who have children under age 5, and those who are working on family reunification. The mother child program provides onsite living arrangements as well as childcare while women attend counseling, support group meetings, parenting classes and other activities all on-site. We address co-occurring mental health issues, and take gender-responsive and trauma-informed approaches to provide treatment that meets the challenges women face in recovery. Evidence-based curriculum is used incorporating Seeking Safety, A Woman’s Way Through the Twelve Steps, and Motivational Interviewing and Relapse Prevention Therapy.
Extensive Treatment Services at CAMP
CAMP provides extensive on-site treatment services that span all aspects of women’s lives. From counseling, family relationships and aftercare to parenting skills, medical care and safe, sober housing. With these services, there is direct access to clinicians that help mothers build the skills to create a healthier lifestyle for themselves and their family.
No two women are the same. This is why our clinicians at rehab for women with children collaborate with each client. They create a personalized treatment plan that meets their individual needs and goals. Women can delve more deeply into their personal situation and struggles with recovery during weekly
Substance use disorders affect all aspects of a woman’s life as well as their child’s. Recognizing the need for planning and support, the mother child program offers case management and assistance services. Case managers can help to connect women with OB/GYN, primary care, or other specialty care to monitor, protect, and boost their health during and after pregnancy. Medical care can also be arranged for their infant or young child.
When pregnant or new mothers enter addiction treatment, they are often concerned about their ability to be a good parent to their child. Up to that point, their focus may have been mainly consumed by their substance use. With parenting and children’s services and assistance, they can develop the knowledge and skills they need to care for themselves and their children. A licensed, on-site daycare is available for children ages 6 weeks and older and developmentally appropriate activities are provided while mothers are in rehab treatment.
