MDI Behavioral Health Center
Behavioral Health • Bar Harbor, ME • Since 1897
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Last gathered July 11, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
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. - 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.
Services Offered
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Insurance & Payment
Not published.
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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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Photos published by MDI Behavioral Health Center showing the behavioral health practice in Bar Harbor, ME.
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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