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Medication-Assisted Recovery in Portland, CT

Portland faces Middletown from the east bank of the Connecticut River, a short trip across the Arrigoni Bridge. Michael Valalik, PMHNP-BC, provides compassionate, evidence-based recovery support for Portland adults, in person at the Middletown office or by telehealth.

Recovery support for Portland

For Portland residents, the office is essentially a bridge crossing away, which makes consistent recovery visits realistic even on a tight schedule. Michael starts with a private, respectful evaluation to understand your history and goals before recommending any medication.

The right medication can reduce cravings and protect sobriety, and it works best paired with practical support for the routines and triggers that matter most in early recovery.

Learn more about how medication-assisted recovery works, or see the Middletown office directly.

If you are in crisis or thinking about harming yourself, help is available right now. Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911. This website is not for emergencies.

From Portland

Middletown office
770 Saybrook Rd, Bldg B
Typical drive: about 5 to 10 minutes
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Good fits for this care

Portland patients often reach out for

Opioid use
Alcohol use
Cravings and relapse worry
Early recovery
Protecting long-term sobriety
Co-occurring anxiety or depression
How it works

Getting started from Portland

01

Reach out

Call, text, or send a message to book your first evaluation, in person at Middletown or by telehealth from Portland.

02

A private evaluation

A thorough, respectful conversation about your history and goals, the foundation for a plan that fits.

03

Ongoing, monitored care

Regular visits to see how you are responding and adjust the plan as needed.

Common questions

Good to know

How far is Portland from the Middletown office?
Just across the Connecticut River, typically about a 5 to 10 minute drive over the Arrigoni Bridge.
Do you treat alcohol use as well as drugs?
Yes. Alcohol use disorder is common and very treatable, and it is a frequent focus of care.
What if I relapse?
Relapse is part of many recovery journeys and is treated as information, not failure. Michael works with you to adjust the plan and keep moving forward.

Start recovery support from Portland

Book an evaluation in Middletown or by telehealth. Middlesex County patients are welcome.

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