What is substance use disorder?
Substance use disorder (SUD) - also known as addiction - happens when your body and mind become dependent on a substance to function. This can happen with substances such as alcohol, opioids, stimulants, cannabis and tobacco. Many people do not believe they will be become addicted to the substances they use. But substance misuse can quickly lead to addiction. Learn more about SUD.
Substance use disorder during pregnancy
One of the most important things you can do when you're pregnant is to avoid or reduce your use of alcohol and drugs. Even substances that are legal, such as tobacco and cannabis can have negative effects on your pregnancy and growing baby.
Substance use disorder can also affect you and your baby before and after birth. The best time to treat a substance use disorder is before you get pregnant. But sometimes, pregnancy is unexpected. If you learn that you are pregnant and need help quitting or reducing your use of these or other substances, we are here to help and there are resources to help you.*
Substance use disorder after childbirth
The early moments with your baby can be both exciting and overwhelming. This page provides SUD resources that can help you, your baby and others who may care for your baby, such as relatives and day care providers.
Pre- and post-natal SUD care and resources
Your primary care provider can help you access treatment and support. You can also reach out to the following groups directly.
MaineHealth Behavioral Health provides compassionate substance use care in convenient locations across Maine and in parts of New Hampshire.
- Phone: 844-292-0111
MaineHealth Findhelp is an online directory of free or reduced-cost services such as medical care, food, housing and more.
MaineHealth Patient Assistance Line can help you apply for health coverage, access affordable medications, find transportation and other social services at no charge.
- Phone: 1-833-MHHELP1 (1-833-644-3571)
- Email: patientassistline@mainehealth.org
MaineMOM - Help and support services to pregnant people and new parents with substance use disorder
- Phone: 888-644-1130
- Website: https://www.mainemom.org/
211 Maine - Free and confidential helpline
- Phone: Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211
- Website: 211maine.org
CradleME Home Visiting, Nursing and Parenting - Free service that connects you with home-based or virtual support for you and your baby
- Phone: 888-644-1130
- Website: https://cradleme.org/
FindTreatment.gov - Search for substance use disorder treatment near you
- Website: https://findtreatment.gov/
Portland Recovery Community Center (PRCC) – Access a network of recovery community centers throughout Maine
211NH.org - Free and confidential helpline
- Phone: Dial 211 or text your zip code to 898-211
MaineHealth Comprehensive Addiction Medicine, North Conway - Outpatient substance use treatment in a safe, supportive, confidential and easily-accessible environment designed to support your recovery and health
- Phone: 603-356-5472
MWV Supports Recovery - Programs and services to support individuals in recovery and those affected by addiction
- Phone: 603-662-0668
The Family Resource Center - Recovery support and resource navigators
- Phone: 603-466-5190
The Doorway - Assistance with access to substance use disorder treatment
- Phone: Call 211 for more information
FindTreatment.gov - Search for substance use disorder treatment near you
