Groups Recover Together

About Groups Recover Together

Groups Recover Together in Waterville, Maine, is part of a national network of outpatient clinics that treat opioid use disorder by pairing Suboxone with weekly group counseling. Launched in 2014 and now operating more than 120 offices, they take a nonjudgmental, whole-person approach that treats medication, therapy, and practical life support as equally important parts of recovery. Care is offered in person at local offices or virtually through the Groups app. They accept most commercial insurance, Medicaid, and Medicare, and they offer discounted self-pay options for people without coverage.

New members typically start with a virtual intake: a licensed counselor or recovery consultant reviews their health history, and then a physician sets an appropriate Suboxone dose, often within one business day. Treatment centers on a one-hour weekly group led by a licensed counselor, with evening, weekend, and online sessions available for people with busy schedules. Providers can also prescribe comfort medications to ease withdrawal, and in some states they offer long-acting injectable medication. Members complete weekly confidential urine screens, but a positive result leads to added support rather than punishment. Staff also help members with everyday needs such as finding housing, applying for insurance, looking for work, and getting access to food and transportation.