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The Northern Maine Vet Center offers individual and group counseling and other support, free of charge and without limitation, including

• Combat-related groups
• Vietnam Groups

We offer the following evidence-based therapies

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Motivational interviewing (MI)

The Northern Maine Vet Center offers individual and group counseling free of charge and without limitation. We also provide referral services to appropriate resources in our community.

Care at our center includes

• One-on-one counseling sessions targeted at your individual needs
• Group counseling for Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans, Vietnam Veterans; Spouse / Significant Others, and more evidenced based therapies.
• Combat-related groups
• Vietnam Veteran groups
• PTSD
• Substance addiction
• Family / couples therapy
• Military Sexual Trauma

We offer the following evidence-based therapies:

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
• Motivational interviewing (MI)
• Biofeedback therapies

The Portland Vet Center does not offer specific treatment if the primary concern is addictive issues, however we can direct the Veteran to the VA Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program within the VAMC Togus hospital or other residential treatment programs contracted with the VA.

We offer secure and confidential individual and group counseling through telehealth. You can schedule a phone or video appointment for Vet Center services.

As an alternative to a traditional group setting, we periodically offer workshops and classes if you want to connect with other Veterans and service members to learn about spousal supports, volunteer opportunities in the community or education on suicide prevention.  For more information for potential offerings contact our Veteran Outreach Program Specialist or Office Manger  at 207-780-3584.

Here at the Portland Vet Center we partner with several state and community providers to assist homeless Veterans obtain shelter and care:

• Homeless Veterans - VA Maine Healthcare System
• Homeless Veteran housing and emergency shelter at 393 Main Street, Lewiston, Maine, 207-240-2566
• Maine Veterans in need please email: maineveteransinneed@gmail.com
• Maine Bureau of Veterans’ Services or call 207-822-2391
• Preble Street - Social work services, supported housing, shelter, food pantry or call 207-775-0026

It is always preferred that services be provided in person however we understand there are times/situations where this may not be possible. If you are unable to come to the Portland Vet Center for a variety of reasons, such as living in a rural area required extended drive to get to the Vet Center, not being able to take time off from work and/or not feeling well, we can accommodate you with telehealth services.

Here at the Portland Vet Center, we work to bridge mental health care with every other aspect of a Veteran or service member’s life.  You can expect your counselor to help you highlight the connection between mental health and various aspects of self-care (e.g. food and drink, working your body, surroundings, spirit and soul, personal development, recharging and relationship supports).  

The Vet Center offers the following groups for creativity and self-care:

• The Vet Center offers virtual iREST classes to assist with stress reduction and feeling more present in one’s life.
• The Portland Vet Center works with other local stakeholders who offer recreational therapy. Veterans Adaptive Sports, and Training (VAST) meets weekly and provides outdoor activities, such as bocce, archery, mountain biking, hiking, walking, and disc golf. Learn more by visiting Pineland Farms, Inc.

The Portland Vet Center offers both male and female clinicians for Veteran preference and currently service African American, Hispanic American and Native Maine tribesman as part of our diverse, inclusive, and welcoming low-barrier facility.