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Maine kids with developmental disabilities are facing a ‘catastrophic crisis’

Aug 6, 2024

by Callie Ferguson Rachel Bousquet is the executive director of KidsPeace New England. The organization runs one of the two remaining residential programs in Maine for kids with developmental disabilities. Credit: Linda Coan O’Kresik / BDN The recent closure of three Maine residential programs for children has rapidly reduced the services available to youth with developmental…

Alliance Welcomes New Executive Director

Jun 12, 2024

Augusta, Maine – The Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services, Maine (the Alliance), the leading statewide association dedicated to advancing quality mental health and substance use treatment, is proud to announce the appointment of Adam Bloom-Paicopolos as its new Executive Director, to join newly promoted Associate Director, Jennifer Christian, effective June 1, 2024. Adam…

Wait times balloon for Maine mental health services as access barriers persist

May 13, 2024

Richie Morris, 21, of Portland, had to wait nine months to see a therapist after moving from New Hampshire to Portland in 2023. “It’s extremely disheartening,” they said.Ben McCanna/Staff Photographer Tessa Buckley is on a waitlist for in-home mental health services for her 10-year-old son, who suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and anxiety. It might…

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