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Health Services

Health Services

AMBULANCE SERVICES
Bethel Ambulance Service
911
Bethel, ME 04217
Ambulance service personnel also offer the “File of Life” - an identification magnet with a form to list medications and place in the refrigerator in the event of a medical emergency.
Non-emergency: David Hanscom, 207-824-2815.

Pace Ambulance Services
207-743-5933
Norway, ME

COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Bethel Family Health Center
207-824-2193
http://www.lovejoychc.org/Bethel/Default.aspx
32 Railroad Street
Bethel, ME 04217
3 Doctors of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.), a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Behavioral Health Consultant (BHC; LCSW; LADC), a Licensed Social Worker (LSW), a Dental Hygienist (IPDH), several nurses and patient service representatives. Office hours: M-F, 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Sa, 8:00 am-noon.

ENERGY BODY WORK
Cathy Lane, Reiki
207-461-6232
Bethel, ME 04217

Emily Ecker, Energy Balancing
207-357-9954
eecker@gmail.com
63 Elm Street
Bethel, ME 04217

HERBOLOGY
Darlene H. Akers, Dragon Fly Healing Nest
207-357-3037
dragonflyhealingnest@gmail.com
Andover, ME 04216
A special place in the heart of Andover to learn and connect with the plants. 

Wendy Green, Singing Brook Herbs
207-461-2291
W13turtles@yahoo.com
Albany, ME 04217
Herbs can arrest the causes behind disease and be part of preventive therapies. 

HOME CARE SERVICES
Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice
1-800-482-7412
http://www.ahch.org/
15 Strawberry Avenue
Lewiston, ME
A non-profit Medicare-certified agency that provides skilled home care, supportive care and hospice care for residents of Oxford County.

Beacon Hospice
877-242-8394
http://www.beaconhospice.com/index.php
245 Center Street, Suite 10A
Auburn, ME 04210
Provides hospice and palliative care.

Northern Vista Senior Care Services and Respite Center
207- 836-2173
http://northernvistahomecare.com/
791 North Rd.
Bethel, ME 04217
Provides non-medical care and is available as needed for a few hours a week or for more comprehensive 24-hour assistance. Caregivers are screened, trained, insured and bonded for safety and security.

HOSPITALS
Androscoggin Valley Hospital
603-752-2200
http://www.avhnh.org/
59 Page Hill Rd
Berlin, NH 03570
Comprehensive health care services, including primary care, specialty practices and advanced surgery.

Central Maine Medical Center
(800)795-0111
https://www.cmmc.org/
300 Main Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
An integrated healthcare delivery system serving the people living in central, western, and mid-coast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization with a presence in 17 Maine communities. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other high quality clinical services.


Maine Medical Center
877-339-3107
https://mainehealth.org/maine-medical-center
22 Bramhall Street
Portland, ME 04102
This large hospital serves as both a community hospital and a referral center for a large breadth of services, including the state’s only medical school, through a partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, and a biomedical research center, the Maine Medical Center Research Institute.

Mercy Hospital
800-293-6583
https://www.mercyhospital.org/Home.aspx
195 Fore River Parkway
Portland, ME 04102
A not-for-profit community health care system sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Member of EMHS, an organization dedicated to partnering with individuals and communities to improve health and well-being by providing high quality, cost-effective services. EMHS unites a network of providers and hospitals from Portland to Presque Isle.

Rumford Community Hospital
207-369-1000
http://www.rumfordhospital.org/
420 Franklin Street
Rumford, ME 04276
Affiliated with CMMC, Central Maine Medical Center. Offers a wide range of services including in-patient care, emergency care and out-patient clinics with specialists.

St. Mary's Health System
207-777-8100
https://www.stmarysmaine.com/
93 Campus Ave.
Lewiston, ME 04240
An acute care facility, a primary care provider network, urgent care and emergency department, behavioral and mental health services, and outpatient specialty practices.

Stephens Memorial Hospital - Western Maine Health
207-743-5933
TTY (for the hearing impaired):(207) 743-1597
http://www.wmhcc.org/
181 Main Street
Norway, ME 04268
Affiliated with Maine Medical Center. Offers a range of in-patient and out-patient services, including a 25-bed critical access hospital, Western Maine Multi Medical Specialists, school-based health clinics and community educational programs.

MASSAGE THERAPISTS
Cathy Lane
207-461-6232
Bethel, Maine 04217

Erin Mitchell - Integrative Body Massage and Bodywork
508-237-2513
Erin@theintegrativebody.com
Bethel, ME 04217
A licensed massage therapist, certified Bowen practitioner and life coach, Erin has a strong belief in the body’s wisdom to heal itself and supports this theory through her integrated bodywork.

Kathy Berberian, Mountain Village Therapeutic Massage
207-357-1264
https://www.facebook.com/mountainvillagemassage/
63 Elm Street
Bethel, ME 04217

Kelsey Pelletier
207-357-9691
Bethel, ME 04217

Mt. View Massage
207-370-8580
http://mtviewmassageme.com/
mtviewmassage@gmail.com
Two experienced massage therapists, Donna Gifford and Rebecca Diaz, will come to your home.

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
Bethel Area Health Center
207-824-2193
http://www.lovejoychc.org/Bethel/Default.aspx
32 Railroad Street
Bethel, ME 04217
Counseling services with a licensed clinical social worker.

Sue Howe, LCPC
207-420-1600
111 Main Street
Bethel, ME 04217
Counseling services for all ages, specializing in families, substance abuse issues, trauma and grief, loss and bereavement.

Health Affiliates of Maine- Statewide Directory of Therapists
207-333-3278
https://www.healthaffiliatesmaine.com/find-a-counselor/?county=oxford-county
306 Rodman Road
Auburn, ME 04210
A statewide substance abuse and mental health agency providing therapy, case management, psychiatric assessment and treatment services.

Oxford County Mental Health Services
207- 364-3549
http://www.ocmhs.org/
150 Congress Street
Rumford, ME 04276
Offices in Rumford and South Paris, providing mental health and emergency services.

Sheila Rollins, LCPC
207-956-3786
18 Mechanic St.
Bethel, ME 04217
Anxiety, PTSD, relationship Issues, substance abuse, mood disorders, personality disorders, major depression, physical/sexual abuse and neglect, grief, loss and bereavement. sliding fee scale.

Tri County Mental Health Services
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207 783-9141
1155 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
One of their clinics is located in Rumford. Provides mental health, substance abuse, habilitation, and life skills services that are trauma-informed, recovery-based and integrated.

OTHER HEALTH-RELATED SERVICES
2-1-1 of Maine
http://211maine.org/
50 Lydia Road
Portland, ME 04101
One number – thousands of services. 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember number that connects people who want to give help or get help with a full range of health and human services in their community.

AARP Home Fit Guide
1-866-554-5380
aarp.org/homefit
52 Baxter Boulevard
Portland, ME 04101
This guide offers tips and resources to download or order for free or print. Gives a room by room review of your house to turn the home you love into a lifelong home. Available through the Age-Friendly Community Initiative.

AARP Maine
1-866-554-5380
http://states.aarp.org/about-aarp-maine/
53 Baxter Boulevard
Portland, ME 04101
Working to enhance the lives of Mainers 50+ through advocacy, information sharing, volunteerism and service. Staff and volunteers advocate on issues such as caregiving, livable communities, affordable utilities and consumer fraud, to name a few. Resources and information encourage informed health and retirement decisions.

Bethel Family Dentistry
207-824-3378
http://www.bethelfamilydentistry.com/
49 North Road
Bethel, ME 04217
Offers a wide range of dental services.

Bethel Physical Therapy Services
207-824-4895
312 Mayville Rd.
Bethel, ME 04217
Offers a wide range of physical therapy services.

Bethel Station Chiropractic
207-824-7677
http://bethelstationchiropractic.com/
1 Parkway
Bethel, ME 04217
At your first visit you will receive a full evaluation to see if chiropractic solutions are a good fit to address your needs. If so, a customized plan of chiropractic care will be prescribed.

Maine Aging and Disability Resource Center
877-353-3771
http://www.adrcmaine.org/
Augusta, ME 04330
Provides information about aging and disability resources in Maine.

Mountain View Eye Care
207-824-2227
http://mtnvieweyecare.com/
Main Street
Bethel, ME 04217
Offers a wide range of optometry and optician services, including emergency care.

Senior Companion Program
207-743-6329
Olson Road
S. Paris, ME 04210
University of Maine Center on Aging. Senior Companions visit homebound/isolated adults in an effort to combat their loneliness and isolation. Provides respite for caregivers, giving them a break from their everyday care giving responsibilities. Senior Companions are trained to offer clients information on such topics as alternative treatments to promote health and well being, emergency preparedness, food safety, safe driving practices, home energy solutions, diabetes and nutritional updates.

Seniors Plus Aging and Disability Resource Center
207-795-4010
http://www.seniorsplus.org/
800-427-1241
8 Falcon Road
Lewiston, ME 04240
Provides seniors with resource and referral information, assistance with applications and health insurance counseling, Medicare counseling, Nutrition education, Caregiver resources and budgeting. A staff person comes to the Norway Savings Bank in Bethel on the third Thursday of every month 12:30-4:00. FREE and open to the public.   Call ahead: 1-800-427-1241.

Veterans Services- Bureau of Veterans Services
207-430-6035
http://www.maine.gov/veterans/
117 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04330
Provides a wide range of services for veterans and their spouses.

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PO Box 833, Bethel, ME 04217
207-824-4444


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