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Maine DHHS Announces Historic Payment Reforms for …

(6 days ago) WEBReforming Rates for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services: Effective January 1, 2023, In 2022, as part of the Johnson & Johnson and distributor’s settlement, Maine received $28 million to be spent by the Recovery Council, Attorney General, …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/blog/maine-dhhs-announces-historic-payment-reforms-behavioral-health-2023-01-11

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Mills Administration Announces Landmark Agreement …

(6 days ago) WEBThe Mills Administration today announced a new landmark agreement (PDF) that charts a path toward ending the Augusta Mental Health Institute (AMHI) Consent …

https://www.maine.gov/governor/mills/news/mills-administration-announces-landmark-agreement-charts-path-toward-ending-three-decades-long

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Maine on track to end historic settlement governing its …

(9 days ago) WEBThe historic settlement that has governed Maine’s mental health system for more than 30 years could wind down by 2023 under a new agreement between the …

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2021/02/05/politics/maine-on-track-to-end-historic-settlement-governing-its-mental-health-system/

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Agreement reached for ending court oversight of Maine’s …

(1 days ago) WEB5 min read. Font size +. Maine’s Department of Health and Human Services and a group of plaintiffs with severe mental health and psychiatric needs have reached …

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 …

(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 …

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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Mental Health Recovery Support Services & Treatment

(7 days ago) WEBAssertive Community Treatment (A.C.T.): A.C.T. is the most intensive community-based mental health service offered in Maine. The service is available 24/7 and consists of a …

https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/obh/support-services/mental-health-services/recovery-support-services-treatment

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Agreement seeks end to 30-year-old AMHI consent …

(2 days ago) WEBThe Mills Administration announced Friday an agreement that could end a 30-year-old consent decree requiring the state to maintain a comprehensive mental health …

https://www.wmtw.com/article/agreement-seeks-end-to-30-year-old-amhi-consent-decree/35432471

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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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Maine Recovery Council close to distributing 1st $9M

(2 days ago) WEBThe 15-member Maine Recovery Council is tasked with overseeing the distribution of half of Maine’s $230 million share of the opioid settlement funds over 17 …

https://www.bangordailynews.com/2024/04/23/state/state-health/maine-recovery-council-first-funding-distribution/

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THE AMHI CONSENT DECREE - Maine State Legislature

(8 days ago) WEBThe settlement agreement of the parties is incorporated into the Decree signed by the Court. The Maine Superior Court retains jurisdiction of this agreement until all the the …

https://legislature.maine.gov/doc/5910

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Opinions arise over how Maine should use opioid settlement funds

(8 days ago) WEBAs opioid settlement funds reach Maine, opinions arise over how best to use them. By Emily Bader. August 27, 2023. Share. A nationwide coalition urges support …

https://themainemonitor.org/as-opioid-settlement-funds-reach-maine-opinions-arise-over-how-best-to-use-them/

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Department of Health and Human Services Adult Mental …

(Just Now) WEBhealth care services” including adult mental health, children’s behavioral health, and substance abuse services, through a contract with an experienced outside agency (L.D. …

https://www1.maine.gov/dhhs/sites/maine.gov.dhhs/files/inline-files/Consent%20Decree%20Plan-October%202006.pdf

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Maine Mental Health Service Provider Settles Case Involving …

(8 days ago) WEBOn April 4, 2019, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. (AMHS), Caribou, Maine, entered into a $17,750.12 settlement agreement with OIG. The settlement agreement resolves …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/maine-mental-health-service-provider-settles-case-involving-excluded-individual/

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In New Settlement, Maine Promises Foster System Accountability …

(6 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 …

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

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Justice Department Finds Maine in Violation of ADA For Over

(3 days ago) WEBOn the 23rd anniversary of the landmark Supreme Court decision in Olmstead v. L.C., the Department of Justice announced today that it has concluded that …

https://www.justice.gov/opa/pr/justice-department-finds-maine-violation-ada-over-institutionalization-children-disabilities

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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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40 percent of Maine high schoolers report mental health problems

(9 days ago) WEBPhoto by Egoitz Bengoetxea Iguaran/iStock. Nearly 43% of Maine high school students reported their mental health was not good “most of the time” or …

https://themainemonitor.org/more-than-40-percent-of-maine-high-schoolers-report-mental-health-problems-new-survey-says/

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L.D. 2224: Strengthening Maine’s “yellow flag” law - MSN

(7 days ago) WEBFocus solely on repairing the broken mental health system in meaningful ways and improving law enforcement methods.” ~ Michael Parker, Strong “Maine’s current laws …

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/opinion/l-d-2224-strengthening-maine-s-yellow-flag-law/ar-AA1nNL9R

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Man who died at Wiscasset jail was struggling with mental health

(6 days ago) WEBFor immediate assistance during a mental health crisis, call or text the Maine 24-Hour Crisis Hotline at 888-568-1112. For any other support or referrals, call …

https://www.pressherald.com/2024/04/29/man-who-died-at-wiscasset-jail-was-struggling-with-mental-health-family-says/

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Maine Mental Health Services Provider Settles Case Involving …

(9 days ago) WEBMaine Mental Health Services Provider Settles Case Involving Excluded Individual. On November 27, 2018, Spurwink Services (Spurwink), Portland, Maine, entered into a …

https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/enforcement/maine-mental-health-services-provider-settles-case-involving-excluded-individual/

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Mental Health Services Department of Health and Human

(Just Now) WEBSettlement Agreement; Archived Quarterly Reports; Get Support. Impaired Driving (DEEP) Mental Health Services. Crisis Services. Early Intervention Health and Human …

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

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Despite Violent Threats, Maine Signs Trans and Abortion

(9 days ago) WEBDestie Hohman Sprague of Maine Women’s Lobby celebrated the passage of the bill despite threats of violence, saying in a statement, “A gender-just Maine ensures …

https://truthout.org/articles/despite-violent-threats-maine-signs-trans-and-abortion-sanctuary-bill-into-law/

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Grievance Process Department of Health and Human Services

(9 days ago) WEBAugusta, ME 04333-0011. (207) 287-2595 (Ask to speak to the Grievance Coordinator) TTY Users: Dial 711 (Maine Relay) Each of these agencies will either provide you with …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh/support-services/rights-and-legal-issues/grievance-process

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

(1 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/other/maine-govenor-signs-off-on-new-gun-laws-mental-health-supports-in-wake-of-lewiston-shootings/ar-AA1nJbkB

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Maine governor signs transgender, abortion sanctuary bill into law

(9 days ago) WEBThe law is extensive. It asserts that gender-affirming care and reproductive health care are “legal rights” in Maine. It states that criminal and civil actions against …

https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/04/24/maine-governor-signs-transgender-abortion-sanctuary-bill-into-law/

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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 …

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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Two shootings, two different responses — Maine restricts guns …

(4 days ago) WEBLIMITS ON GUNS IN MAINE. Maine has a tradition of hunting and gun ownership. But after an Army reservist killed 18 people and wounded 13 others in …

https://apnews.com/article/guns-schools-mass-shootings-states-b7104227457bc85536b6d5a6c6eb650e

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OBH Home Department of Health and Human Services

(Just Now) WEBIntentional Peer Support Warmline:Speak with staff who have lived experience with mental health conditions: 866-771-9276. Teen Text Line- 207-515-8398. National Suicide …

https://www.maine.gov/dhhs/obh

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Harvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out - The New York Times

(6 days ago) WEBHarvey Weinstein Conviction Thrown Out New York’s highest appeals court has overturned the movie producer’s 2020 conviction for sex crimes, which was a …

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/26/podcasts/the-daily/harvey-weinstein-overturned.html

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