Paugus Bay Behavioral Health

The center provides care for substance use disorders (SUD), co-occurring mental health conditions, and gambling addiction, addressing concerns such as anxiety, depression, and mood disorders. Care is tailored for both adults and adolescents, with intensive outpatient programs (IOP) designed to provide structured therapy while clients remain engaged in school, work, and family life. Nestled in the scenic lakes region of New Hampshire, the center provides a warm, supportive environment for healing.
Therapies include individual and group counseling, psychoeducation, case management, and peer support. Adults receive services such as medication management, 1-on-1 therapy, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT) for opioid and alcohol use disorders. Adolescents take part in small group sessions, personalized counseling, and family-based support. The center also offers a certified driving under the influence (DUI) program, helping individuals meet legal requirements while addressing underlying issues.
The center also provides sober living options to reinforce stability after treatment. It offers three homes in Laconia, with two designated for men and one for women. These spacious, single-family residences include Lane Court Men’s Recovery Residence, Harvard Street Women’s Recovery Residence, and Pleasant Street Men’s Recovery Residence. Located in welcoming neighborhoods, the homes are clean, organized, and designed to promote accountability, and supportive long-term recovery.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Paugus Bay Behavioral Health provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Paugus Bay Behavioral Health offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Paugus Bay Behavioral Health works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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