No waiting. Real Treatment. Real Recovery.

Because every set back deserves a comeback and you are not alone.

Making a Comeback Mental Health provides comprehensive psychiatric and addiction treatment in a supportive, respectful, and confidential environment. We meet people where they are in their mental health and recovery journey and provide evidence-based care without judgment.

We do not believe in waiting lists for mental health or addiction treatment. Anyone transitioning from a hospital, urgent care, or emergency department will be seen within 72 hours when clinically appropriate to ensure continuity of care and stability.

We reserve urgent appointment openings, actively triage referrals, and schedule new intake clients as quickly as possible based on clinical need.

If you are in crisis, call or text 988 for immediate mental health support.

Our services

  • Psychiatric Care

    Diagnostic Evaluation

    Medical Management

    Ongoing Psychiatric Treatment

    Crisis Triage and Urgent Appointments

  • Addiction Treatment

    Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Providors for:

    Opiate Use Disorder

    Alcohol Use Disorder

    Stimulant Use Disorder

    Our addiction Services Include:

    Medication Management

    On-Site Narcan Distribution

    Residential and Recovery care coordination across VT / NH

  • Medical & On - Site Testing

    Lab Testing and Screening

    Bloodborne Pathogen Screening

    On-Stie Hepatitis C Treatment

Our Provider

  • Laurie Ellam, PMHNP-BC APRN


Who We Serve: 
  • Self-Referral

  • Referral from a therapist

  • Referral from a primary care provider

  • Referral from a hospital or emergency department

  • Referral from probation, parole, or justice services

  • Referral from a community resource

We treat individuals transitioning from:

  • Hospital discharge

  • Emergency room visits

  • Urgent care settings

  • Incarceration Transition

We prioritize appointments within 72 hours when clinically indicated.

Insurance & Payment: 

We accept:

  • All major insurance plans

  • Medicaid

  • Medicare

We offer:

  • Sliding scale fees

  • Free services for individuals with a pending Medicaid application

Cost should never be a barrier to receiving care.

Care Coordination & Community Partnerships

We provide direct care coordination with community partners to ensure continuity of care and wraparound support.

We collaborate with:

Primary Care & Hospitals:

  • Primary Care Newport (Orleans County)

  • Blue Spruce Health

  • Dr. Lockridge Primary Care/Hematology

  • Jennifer Edlund, ND

  • North Country Hospital

  • NVRH

  • CVMC

  • Copley

  • Littleton Regional Hospital

  • DHMC

Community & Social Services:

  • NKHS

  • DCF / Lund

  • NECKA

  • HireAbility

  • Journey to Recovery / Ben’s House

  • Probation & Parole / Justice Center

  • Department of Corrections

  • Local Therapists & LADC providers

  • Public Guardians Office / IDDS

  • VA

Residential & Higher Levels of Care:

  • Valley Vista

  • Serenity House

  • Jenna’s Promise

  • Brattleboro Retreat

  • Residential treatment programs across Vermont and New Hampshire

We ensure seamless transitions between outpatient care, residential treatment, and hospital discharge.

Confidentiality & Privacy We strictly adhere to HIPAA privacy standards. We serve individuals from all walks of life, including public figures and members of law enforcement. If you require additional discretion or confidential scheduling accommodations, please request to speak directly with a provider. We will ensure appropriate privacy arrangements.

Make your comeback, today.