Jul 7, 2021

The ongoing work to improve the child welfare system includes collaborating with the Legislature to pursue law changes that help keep children and families healthy and safe. Even during the COVID-19 pandemic, Governor Mills signed into law nearly a dozen bills, in addition to a biennial and supplemental budget that included more than $17 million in additional General Funds to improve Maine’s child welfare system. 

• Read more about Improvements to Child Health and Safety Resulting from the 2021 Legislative Session

Jul 7, 2021

Highlights of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Components of 2022-23 Part 2 Biennial Budget (LD 221)

• Read more about State Budget Improves Health Care and Pandemic Recovery in Maine

Jun 6, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has directly affected millions worldwide and over 68,000 people in Maine. But its impact is much larger given its indirect effects on families and public health. Evidence from across the country documents heightened mental health issues due to the pandemic, including among parents and children.

• Read more about DHHS Intensifies Support for Health and Safety During Current Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic

Jun 6, 2021

The Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) today published new data on the percentage of health care workers in Maine who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The dashboard serves several purposes. It helps target vaccination and infection control efforts as well as staff surveillance testing in long-term care settings.

• Read more about Maine DHHS Publishes Health Care Worker COVID-19 Vaccination Rates

• Read more about DEEP Application and Renewal Forms

• Application (Word) | (RTF)
• Clinical Supervision Agreement (Peer) (Word) | (RTF)

• Read more about Substance Use Disorder Services Commission

The Substance Use Disorder Services Commission was established via Legislation on June 30, 1993 and consists of 21 members.

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Crisis Services

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Jun 6, 2021

Ensuring that Maine people with age-related, physical, behavioral, intellectual, and cognitive health needs have access to high-quality care that supports independence is vital to Governor Mills’ vision for improving Maine’s health care system.

• Read more about DHHS Announces Preliminary Plan to Improve Home and Community Based Services for Mainers Living with Disabilities 

• Read more about Provider Reporting