Groups Recover Together

About Groups Recover Together

Groups Recover Together is an outpatient program in Portland, Maine, that treats opioid use disorder with Suboxone, weekly group therapy, and practical support for rebuilding daily life. They have offered this model since 2014 and now run more than 120 offices across over a dozen states, with care available in person or through their app. Their approach is non-judgmental, so a setback is treated as part of recovery rather than a reason to be pushed out. They accept most commercial insurance plans, Medicaid, and Medicare, and offer discounted self-pay options for people without coverage.

Getting started usually begins with virtual meetings with a counselor and a physician, and many people receive a Suboxone prescription within one business day. Some states also offer long-acting injectable medication, and providers can prescribe comfort medications to ease withdrawal. The ongoing commitment is a one-hour group session each week, led by a licensed counselor, with evening, weekend, and virtual times available. Members complete weekly confidential urine screens, and positive results lead to safety planning rather than punishment, while staff also help with needs such as housing, employment, insurance, food, and transportation.