If you are in need of addiction services and/or have questions regarding our programs, please call 207-324-1137.
We help people who are struggling with substance addiction.
An essential element of York County Shelter Program’s mission is to help people solve the core issues that led to homelessness.
When people come to the shelter, we pair them up with a navigator, a person who will help them ascertain the reasons and circumstances that left them with nowhere to go.
Our navigators connect residents to the support and services that will help them heal.
Our staff includes substance abuse counselors, mental health counselors, and a psychiatrist who helps guide people who may require medication. We have a substance abuse outpatient program for people who have completed treatment. We also have a residential treatment program that is a unique partnership with York County’s District Attorney’s office and York County government. (See below.)
We are more than simply a shelter. We help people face and overcome the issues that led them to homelessness. We have been helping our neighbors for 43 years.
Layman Way Recovery Center – A Unique Recovery Center
Layman Way is an extraordinary place. This six-month residential treatment program helps people overcome drug and/or alcohol addiction.
In 2018, YCSP, York County government and the York County District Attorney’s office created this comprehensive and dynamic treatment program in order to offer options for people in the criminal justice system. Someone arrested for a substance abuse violation could seek a treatment option instead of a York County jail sentence. Today Layman Way also offers treatment to all local residents.
The center has 24 beds. Center residents receive intensive support, which includes group and individual counseling; 12-step support, such as Alcoholics Anonymous, Narcotics Anonymous and Young People in Recovery; medication assistance treatment (MAT) for people withdrawing from opiates; family support groups; mentor programs and case workers who help residents plan for life following graduation. The Center also provides after-care, with counseling and support available for those who have successfully completed the program.
The Center continually integrates new opportunities for residents. For example, a local adult education program – Massabesic Adult Education in Waterboro – offers classes and help for people interested in obtaining their high school diploma or enrolling in college. Exercise classes, art therapy and pet therapy have all been offered. Many of these classes are offered by volunteers.
This program offers opportunities for growth and change. It is not just about ending substance abuse; it is also about creating a new life.
Layman Way Recovery Center is a supportive and compassionate community focused on recovery. Call us today at 207-324-1137 if you or someone you know is struggling with substance addiction.