The Northern Lighthouse, Inc.

Mission Statement

The Northern Lighthouse Inc staff will provide respect, understanding and strength based service to our families. We acknowledge that families undergo a growth process including a grieving process, when their children are in need of services. We will be respectful of where each family member is at in this process. Our staff will provide quality supportive services to children and parents involved in our programs. We will provide educational support to all family members involved with the child as needed. Our staff will focus on a trauma informed, consumer guided and family driven approach to treatment. All staff will have an understanding of co-occurring disorders. Our staff will also focus on a strength based approach to working with families, recognizing strengths within the family structure.

Our staff will provide services to support families, build self-confidence, and self-esteem, personal responsibility as well as skill development. Our staff will encourage families to make informed choices regarding their children, by providing education geared towards the specific challenges that they face. The Northern Lighthouse, Inc team will be nondiscriminatory and respectful of culture, social and religious differences.

Let’s Grow as a Community at The Northern Lighthouse

Mental and behavioral health therapy in Presque Isle, Mars Hill, Caribou, Waterville and Houlton, ME

Northern Lighthouse Inc. is one of the largest outpatient therapy departments in the county. With 12 certified therapists and a friendly, experienced staff, we’re able to provide the best care for adults and children with mental and behavioral disabilities.

Find Love and Support at The Northern Lighthouse, Inc.

We’re a nonprofit organization that has been providing a wide variety of mental health services for over 15 years. We have five locations in the Caribou, Mars Hill, Houlton, Waterville and Presque Isle, Maine areas. Our mental and behavioral health therapy includes:

• Short-term residential program (ages 8-21) – Residents will learn life skills through independent living programs, family integration programs, one-on-one weekly therapy and group therapy sessions.
• Section 28 program – Children with autism will focus on safety awareness, fine and gross motor skills and daily living skills.
• Outpatient therapy – Home and community-based treatment (HCT) for youth, adults and families. We focus on cognitive behavioral therapy and specific clinical-based skills.
• Training and education – We offer CPR and first aid classes, parenting education and parent support groups. We also offer anti-bullying, self-awareness and team-building training for schools, businesses and sports teams.
• Community integration and skills-building program – With adult group trainings, we integrate mental health awareness in homes and in the community.
• Contact one of our clinics to learn more about our therapy options.