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Agreement reached for ending court oversight of Maine’s mental …

(1 days ago) WebMaine’s Department of Health and Human Services and a group of plaintiffs with severe mental health and psychiatric needs have reached an agreement that could end 30 years of court oversight of

https://www.pressherald.com/2021/02/05/agreement-in-place-for-ending-court-oversight-of-mental-health-services/

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How Maine aims to end almost 30 years of court oversight of …

(Just Now) WebThe parties to a sometimes-maligned 1990 settlement holding Maine's mental health system accountable want to wind it down, but that won't happen overnight. …

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2019/02/04/politics/the-end-may-be-coming-for-the-document-overseeing-maines-mental-health-system/

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Agreement could end court oversight of mental health service

(4 days ago) WebAn agreement between the Maine Department of Health and Human Services and advocates for people with psychiatric and mental health needs could end 30 years …

https://apnews.com/general-news-7efef6a46ead8f6e649b83e692cded6f

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Renewed energy to address Maine’s ‘broken’ mental health care …

(6 days ago) WebMaine’s mental health care system wasn’t always so broken, as the state was once considered a leader on the issue in the 1990s and early 2000s, advocates …

https://mainemorningstar.com/2023/11/15/renewed-energy-to-address-maines-broken-mental-health-care-system-in-upcoming-session/

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Agreement could end court oversight of mental health service

(9 days ago) WebMaine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew said the recent agreement "represents a clear and achievable path" toward ending the court oversight of the state's …

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2021/02/06/news/agreement-could-end-court-oversight-of-mental-health-service/

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Maine to decide if voters under guardianship can vote

(4 days ago) WebEvery Maine resident aged 18 and over who is also a U.S. citizen can vote, “excepting persons under guardianship for reasons of mental illness,” according to the …

https://themainemonitor.org/maines-constitution-says-people-in-guardianships-with-mental-illness-cannot-vote-voters-can-change-that-in-november/

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Office of Behavioral Health Legislative Orientation

(8 days ago) WebPriorities & Initiatives – StrengthenME. Stress management and resiliency resources to promote the health and well-being of all Mainers. Knowing there is no health without …

https://legislature.maine.gov/doc/9546

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Maine’s unmet behavioral health care needs must be top funding …

(5 days ago) WebFinally, LD 496 would provide the resources needed for the nearly 700 kids on waitlists for home and community mental health treatment. It would also fund basic …

https://thealliancemaine.org/news/maines-unmet-behavioral-health-care-needs-must-be-top-funding-priority/

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A-3 Legislative Guide

(8 days ago) WebMaine’s Adult Mental Health System OPEGA identified a number of areas in connection with Maine’s mental health system that are impacting demand for beds at Riverview …

https://www.maine.gov/legis/opega/reports/legislative%20oversight%20guides/Legislative%20Guide%20-%20Oversee%20Adult%20Mental%20Health.pdf

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Behavioral Health and Access to Care among Adults in Maine …

(9 days ago) Webamong Maine adults based on Maine Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data from years 2015-2017. We compare access to health care services and …

https://mehaf.org/wp-content/uploads/2.25.2021-Data-Brief-Behavioral-Health.pdf

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Maine lawmakers eye tighter oversight on guardianships

(7 days ago) WebIn 2022, there were 1,368 adults under public guardianship of the state. The majority of the people had multiple chronic conditions, and 60% were age 59 or older, …

https://themainemonitor.org/lawmakers-eye-tighter-oversight-on-guardianships/

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Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services, 129th

(3 days ago) WebReports Received by Committee, 129th Legislature 2nd Regular Session (may not include all reports received) Resolve 2019, c. 34, Case Loads for Child Welfare …

https://legislature.maine.gov/new-committees-page/joint-standing-committee-on-health-and-human-services

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Mental Health Advocacy - Disability Rights Maine (en-US)

(Just Now) WebFrom the website: "Developing a disability can be frustrating for many reasons, and the inability to work is one of the hardest things to deal with. In the U.S., 12.8% of people are …

https://drme.org/mental-health

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(9 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

https://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2024-04-29/maine-governor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings

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§15004. Children's Mental Health Oversight Committee

(6 days ago) WebTitle 34-B, §15004 Children's Mental Health Oversight Committee. Maine Legislature Maine Revised Statutes. Session Law; Statutes; Maine State Constitution; Information …

https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/34-B/title34-Bsec15004.html

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Mental Health Services Department of Health and Human

(Just Now) WebDepartment of Health and Human Services 109 Capitol Street 11 State House Station Augusta, Maine 04333. Phone: (207) 287-3707 FAX: (207) 287-3005 TTY: Maine relay 711

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh/support-services/mental-health-services

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In New Settlement, Maine Promises Foster System Accountability …

(3 days ago) WebPortland, Maine – Child welfare advocates, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), and the Maine Office of Child and Family Services (OCFS) have …

https://www.bernsteinshur.com/what/news/in-new-settlement-maine-promises-foster-system-accountability-and-safety-through-oversight-of-psychotropic-medication-administered-to-children/

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Department of Health and Human Services - Maine DHHS

(4 days ago) WebHealthcare Oversight. Current Healthcare Reviews; Older Reviews; CNA Registry. Frequently Asked Questions; Learn about mental health and substance use, agency …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/dlc/licensing-certification

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(9 days ago) WebFILE - Gov. Janet Mills attends an event, March 11, 2022, in Augusta, Maine. On Friday, April 26, 2024, Mills signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved …

https://abcnews.go.com/US/wireStory/maine-govenor-signs-off-new-gun-laws-mental-109696105

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Behavioral Health & Disability Supports - Penquis

(1 days ago) WebAdditionally, The Behavioral Health Navigator can refer to a center known as the Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Bangor to address urgent mental and behavioral …

https://www.penquis.org/services/behavioral-health-disability-supports/

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports …

(8 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/maine-govenor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings/ar-AA1nJbkB

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Governor Mills Signs Legislation to Strengthen Public Safety

(5 days ago) WebCreating the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund: $5 million in one-time funding to create the Maine Mass Violence Care Fund to provide coverage for physical and mental …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-legislation-strengthen-public-safety-maines-mental-health-system-2024-04

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Maine governor signs off on new gun laws, mental health …

(7 days ago) WebAUGUSTA, Maine (AP) — Democratic Gov. Janet Mills on Friday signed into law a suite of gun safety legislation approved by lawmakers after the deadliest mass …

https://apnews.com/article/maine-governor-signs-laws-gun-control-4bc11dc818cc678b25488d36cf9bcfdd

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Thomas Cooper, PsyD - Mental Health Associates of Maine

(9 days ago) WebMental Health Associates of Maine. 251 Woodford Street • Portland, Maine 04103 • 207.773.2828. Home; Clinicians; Client Resources; Contact Us; Partners. since 2012 …

https://mentalhealthassociates.me/members/cooper/

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Lawmakers propose restructuring, increased oversight to improve …

(6 days ago) WebGovernment + Politics; Public Health; Lawmakers propose restructuring, increased oversight to improve child welfare in Maine GOP Sen. Jeff Timberlake said …

https://mainemorningstar.com/2024/01/11/lawmakers-propose-restructuring-increased-oversight-to-improve-child-welfare-in-maine/

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Maine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports …

(6 days ago) WebMaine govenor signs off on new gun laws, mental health supports in wake of Lewiston shootings By The Associated Press Published April 26, 2024 9:43 am

https://keyt.com/news/2024/04/26/maine-govenor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings/

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Governor Mills Signs Supplemental Budget Office of Governor …

(3 days ago) WebGovernor Janet Mills announced today that she has signed into law the supplemental budget proposal passed by the Legislature last week. The proposal funds …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/governor-mills-signs-supplemental-budget-2024-04-22

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