MDI Behavioral Health Center
Behavioral Health • Bar Harbor, ME • Since 1897
About
MDI Behavioral Health Center in Bar Harbor appears within the Mount Desert Island Health (MDI Health) network. Key details: - Organization: Mount Desert Island Health (MDI Health), a nonprofit healthcare network serving Bar Harbor and Hancock County, Maine. - Scope: Includes a hospital, health centers, and Birch Bay Village; serves Mount Desert Island and surrounding outer islands and satellite communities. - Brand note: In May 2026, MDI Hospital, Health Centers, and Birch Bay Village announced a unified brand, MDI Health. - Location: Bar Harbor, Maine (HQ), with multiple local offices within Bar Harbor. - Contact / access: Main hub in Bar Harbor; specific behavioral health program details (locations, services, and hours) are not listed on the provided content. - Mission: Provide compassionate care and strengthen community health through a network of local providers. If you’re seeking the MDI Behavioral Health Center specifically in Bar Harbor, you may want to: - Visit mdihospital.org (MDI Health) for the behavioral health service page. - Contact the Bar Harbor HQ at 207-288-5081 for program details, admission processes, and appointment availability. - Look for “MDI Health” branding updates to locate the current behavioral health facilities and services under the unified brand.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
322 Main St. 3rd Floor, Bar Harbor, ME 04609
Phone
207 288-8604
patient.advocate@mdihospital.org
Opening Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Emergency Care
If you have a medical emergency, call 9-1-1; Maine Crisis Line: 888-568-1112; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Domestic Violence Helpline; Sexual Assault Support; Teen Text Line; Warmlines and other crisis resources listed on page
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FAQs
What services are offered at the MDI Behavioral Health Center?
Psychiatric evaluation and medication management (ages 6+), substance use, and a comprehensive range of mental health services.
If you have a medical emergency, what number should you call?
Call 9-1-1.
What crisis resources are available in addition to emergency services?
Maine Crisis Line: 888-568-1112; 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline; Statewide Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-866-834-4357; Sexual Assault Support: 1-800-871-7741; Teen Text Line: 207-515-8398; Intentional Peer Support Warmline: 866-771-9276; StrengthenME Helpline: 207-221-8198; The FrontLine WarmLine: 207-221-8196 or 866-367-4440.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades / U.S. News & World Report (Hospital-wide data): 84% to 92% patient recommendation rate (for the hospital)
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS): 5-star rating (for hospital patient experience)
Patients praise
- Compassionate, warm, and inviting clinical staff reported by some patients
- High patient recommendation rates for the parent institution (MDI Hospital)
- 5-star patient experience rating for the parent hospital from CMS (as of 2025)
- Recognition as a vital local resource for comprehensive mental health services
Common complaints
- Reports of administrative disorganization and difficulty accessing care or appointments
- Concerns regarding staff motivation or responsiveness in some clinical settings
- Isolated reports of negative patient experiences with specific providers or lack of follow-up care
"The standard of care has become dangerously bad inside MDI Hospital's health clinics, including this one. It does not seem the staff is motivated."
— Healthgrades user review"I have been trying to get appointments and blood work done at the MDI Hospital and have never encountered such unbelievable levels of disorganization and incompetency."
— Wanderlog user review"Our goal is to create a supportive environment where individuals feel safe to seek help and receive the care they need."
— Dr. Rebekah Villarreal, MDI Hospital Behavioral Health Center, via MDI Islander commentarySynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dick Wolf Gives $10 Million Lead Gift to MDI Hospital’s Building Our Future Campaign - MDI Hospital — Aug 27, 2025
- Design Review Board Approves New Illuminated Sign Plans — Apr 15, 2026
- 'Law & Order' creator Dick Wolf donates $10M to MDI Hospital — Aug 27, 2025
- MDI Hospital gets $4M gift to help fund major upgrade — Dec 2, 2025
- TV producer Dick Wolf gives $10M lead gift to MDI Hospital upgrade — Aug 27, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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