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Online psychiatry for Biddeford, Maine
Board certified telepsychiatry for adults in Biddeford, the old mill city on the Saco River, home to the University of New England and the heart of the Biddeford-Saco area in York County. Expert psychiatric care reaches you by secure video.
Medically reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, FAPA, board certified psychiatrist · Published June 7, 2026 · Last reviewed June 8, 2026 · Editorial policy
The Saco River mill city
Care for Biddeford and York County
Biddeford grew up around the mills on the Saco River, and the old brick mill district has been reborn with restaurants, breweries, and lofts, while the University of New England brings students and faculty to the city's south end near Biddeford Pool. Together with Saco across the river, it anchors a busy stretch of York County between Portland and the southern coast, and like much of Maine it has more people seeking mental health care than providers to see them.
shrinkMD brings board certified care to you by secure video, so you don't have to drive up to Portland or wait months for an opening. Care reaches you wherever you are in the Biddeford-Saco area.
You'll work with a clinician licensed in Maine, with the same warmth, continuity, and follow up you'd expect from an in person practice, reached from home, work, or anywhere in southern York County.
What we treat
Conditions we treat
Care for the full range of adult mental health conditions, by secure video.
Specialty Populations
Athletes, students, professionals, healthcare workers, first responders, and veterans.
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From the mill district to the beaches of York County, expert care is a few days away.
How it works
Getting started in Biddeford
Quick intake
Share your history and goals through a simple, secure form, in minutes.
Schedule fast
Pick a near term video visit. No referral, no long waitlist.
Meet your clinician
A thorough evaluation, a clear diagnosis, and a plan built around you.
Ongoing care
Continuity and follow up with the same clinician over time.
Biddeford resources
Mental health resources in the Biddeford area
Public starting points for care in and around Biddeford. These are informational, not endorsements, and details can change. None replace evaluation by a licensed clinician.
- Crisis, 24/7: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline (call or text 988). Maine Crisis Line: 1-888-568-1112, staffed around the clock by phone, text, and chat. Call 911 for emergencies.
- Southern Maine Health Care, part of MaineHealth, in Biddeford: hospital and behavioral health care, with 24 hour crisis intervention through the emergency department.
- Sweetser: statewide behavioral health serving York County, with mobile crisis response and a PromiseLine at 1-800-434-3000.
- NAMI Maine: a statewide helpline, support groups, and an online database of more than 250 Maine mental health resources searchable by county, at namimaine.org.
- 211 Maine: dial 211 for free, confidential local referrals.
- MaineCare, Maine Medicaid: behavioral health coverage at maine.gov/dhhs.
- Veterans: the VA Maine Healthcare System serves the Biddeford area. Veterans Crisis Line, call 988 then press 1, or text 838255.
Cost and coverage
Insurance, access, and appointment availability in Maine
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis, so you always know the cost up front, with no surprise bills. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide the documentation you need to submit for reimbursement.
We're built for timely access. Many Maine patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, not the months long wait common in traditional practices, with online scheduling, virtual visits that remove travel and missed workdays, and consistent follow up that never restarts your care.
Local to you
Biddeford neighborhoods and nearby areas we serve
shrinkMD provides telepsychiatry across Biddeford and the surrounding York County communities, including:
- downtown and the mill district
- the area around the University of New England
- Biddeford Pool and the beaches
- Five Points and the Elm Street corridor
- and nearby Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Arundel, and Dayton
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Frequently asked questions
Good questions, clear answers
Is telepsychiatry available in Biddeford?
Yes. You can be seen anywhere in Biddeford and York County by secure video, as long as you're physically located in Maine and your clinician holds an active Maine license at the time of your appointment.
Do you prescribe controlled medication in Biddeford?
No. shrinkMD does not prescribe controlled substances. We use non controlled medications such as SSRIs and SNRIs, paired with coordinated therapy.
How fast can I be seen in Biddeford?
Many patients schedule a full evaluation as soon as availability allows, depending on availability, which often beats the wait for an in person psychiatrist in the Biddeford-Saco area.
What areas around Biddeford do you serve?
Biddeford, the mill district, Biddeford Pool, and nearby Saco, Old Orchard Beach, Kennebunk, Arundel, and Dayton, all by secure video.
Can University of New England students get care?
Yes. We provide outpatient psychiatric care for adults, which includes students. Visits happen by secure video from your room, apartment, or any private spot, and we coordinate with campus resources as appropriate.
What number do I call in Biddeford for a mental health emergency?
Call or text 988, or call the Maine Crisis Line at 1-888-568-1112, staffed 24/7 by phone, text, and chat. In York County, Sweetser provides mobile crisis response. If you may be in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
Does insurance cover telepsychiatry in Biddeford?
shrinkMD operates on a transparent self pay basis. If your plan includes out of network telehealth benefits, we can provide documentation you can submit for reimbursement.
Where do appointments take place?
Wherever you are in the Biddeford area, by secure, HIPAA compliant video, from home, work, or any private spot with an internet connection.
Can UNE students be seen through shrinkMD?
Yes, adults 18 and older, with continuity through breaks anywhere in Maine and in our other states if you move after graduation. Nothing connects to campus systems.
My work is seasonal on the coast. Can treatment survive the busy season?
Yes. We compress follow ups into your off hours during peak months and space them sensibly in the off season. Treatment plans should bend to a seasonal economy, not break against it.
Get started in Biddeford
Expert psychiatric care, wherever you are in Biddeford. Complete the intake and book your evaluation online, often as soon as availability allows.
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