Seeking Help With Overcoming Addiction?
Our IOP and Aftercare programs are designed with you in mind. Our admissions process is simple and accessible. A licensed counselor will answer the phone when you call our admissions line. If no one answers we will return your call that day. Our programs serve Southern New Hampshire, Maine and Northern Massachusetts. We are a short commute from Portsmouth and the Seacoast, North Shore of Massachusetts, and York County, Maine.
ARS has been offering services via telehealth throughout the pandemic. We will continue to give people the choice to be in-person or on telehealth as long as there is a need.
INSURANCE PLANS WE ACCEPT
ABOUT ARS
Addiction Recovery Services (ARS) of New Hampshire provides Intensive Outpatient (IOP) offerings from our Seacoast, NH location in Greenland, NH – just outside of Portsmouth.
The Mission of Addiction Recovery Services is to provide accessible and effective group therapy, family education and medication management for addiction and mental health symptoms provided by compassionate licensed professionals.
ARS PRINCIPLES
- RESPECT
- CHOICE
- TREAT THE PERSON, NOT THE PROBLEM
- PREVENTING AND MANAGING RESUMED USE (RELAPSE)
Evidence-based treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health symptoms
ADMISSION PROCESS
To schedule an admission interview with the intake counselors at Addiction Recovery Services, or if you have questions, feel free to call or text us at (978) 228-5853
We accept most major insurances or can arrange a self-payment plan.
ADDICTION RECOVERY SERVICES
NH IOP
Our Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) offers an effective and innovative program for addiction. It includes psychiatric consultation and there are no waiting lists to begin services.
ADMISSIONS
We will first conduct a brief phone interview then schedule an intake within 48-72 hours of initial contact. To get started call or text:
AFTERCARE
Our ongoing support group created for Alumni to stay connected to the staff and peers at their own pace is available to all who complete treatment with ARS.
Serving New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Southern Maine
With our convenient Seacoast locations in Greenland, New Hampshire, we are accessible to people in both Northern Massachusetts and even Southern Maine. No matter if you are coming from Massachusetts (Newburyport) Southern Maine (Kittery, York, Sanford or Ogunquit), or New Hampshire (Manchester, Rochester or Dover) – if you can make it here safely and regularly for IOP meetings – we can accommodate.
ARS has also been offering services via telehealth throughout the pandemic. We will continue to give people the choice to be in person or on telehealth as long as there is a need.
Also – we are happy to discuss out-of-state insurance plans and how they work. Please contact us for more information.
WHAT WE TREAT
Frequently Asked Questions ABOUT IOP
What level of care is outpatient?
Outpatient care is best for those who still need help but do not require hospitalization.
Which is better, inpatient or outpatient?
Both inpatient and outpatient have their positives. An inpatient program can be a great starting point for those beginning their journey to recovery. It can allow you to safely stop your substance use if that is what they wish to do. However, staying at the facility for your entire treatment is required. An outpatient program allows you to go home at the end of the day. This level of care is often a step down from an inpatient program and gives you more freedom in your treatment plan.
What is considered outpatient treatment?
Outpatient treatment does not require staying at the facility while you complete treatment.
What is outpatient treatment for mental health?
Outpatient treatment for mental health is a service that treats you for conditions such as depression, anxiety, or substance use disorders and does not require staying at the facility.
Contact ARS
To schedule an admission interview with the intake counselors at Addiction Recovery Services, or if you have questions, feel free to call or text us at (978) 228-5853. We can also be reached via email at admissions@arsnh.com.
If you are looking to speak to someone regarding absences or tardiness to an IOP session, please call the office lines directly.
OUR MISSION
OUR PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Our team is composed of some of the best and brightest minds who care deeply about the people and families who contact us for help and understand how people change.
George Nowak, MD
MEDICAL DIRECTOR
John Iudice, LICSW, MLADC
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Olivia Dupell, CRSW
ALUMNI ENGAGEMENT
WHAT OUR ALUMNI HAVE TO SAY ABOUT ARSNH
Real Alumni and Fellow Practitioners Speaking to Their Experiences With ARS
I attended their 5-week I.O.P. and theIr aftercare classes and it was very helpful. The counselors they have there are very knowledgeable and made me feel welcome and comfortable. So I definitely recommend ARS to anyone looking for help. Thank you guys for everything.
I attended many IOP programs before finding this one and this one was by far the best. The program was great I felt really comfortable there and the staff was the best I’ve ever worked with. I’ve been sober over 3 years since attending and I am lucky I found them.
I attended many IOP programs before finding this one and this one was by far the best. The program was great I felt really comfortable there and the staff was the best I’ve ever worked with. I’ve been sober over 3 years since attending and I am lucky I found them.
ARS provided an indispensible foundation to build upon when I attended their intensive outpatient program in fall 2017. Their welcoming staff and environment were able to tackle the situation I'd found myself in with an individualized plan to work towards being my best self. We discussed and implemented many tools that have very much played a large role in getting to where I am today. I really enjoyed the group therapy aspect as well as it benefitted myself and others to have people to relate to at various points in recovery. Long story short - I always looked forward to attending sessions and will suggest ARS to anyone in my life who is seeking assistance in putting their respective vices in the past. Thank you for everything ARS!
John is a phenomenal advocate in the world of addiction and mental health services who has a wealth of knowledge and experience that translates easily into a variety of supervisory and consultation settings. His laidback personality, coupled with his professionalism, makes you feel at ease while discussing the challenging aspects of mental health and addiction work. John is flexible, dependable, and will work with you to strengthen your own knowledge and skills
10 years addicted
14 months sober.
Alive. Happy. Thriving.
Richard C. - (5 Star Google Review)
Exactly 2 years ago I entered this facility. I was lost, scared and had absolutely no idea what my future would hold. The staff at ARS were the most compassionate and encouraging group of individuals I have ever met. I had completed an IOP program across the country and it didn't even compare to this program. I attribute my success in my personal and professional life to the staff. I would not be where I am without them.