Education
Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE)
The Higher Opportunity for Pathways to Employment (HOPE) program helps Maine parents enroll in and complete training and education beyond high school by providing financial support for costs related to training and education.
Inspections & Licensing
DHHS oversees several certification and licensing programs through various Offices within the Department.
Division of Licensing and Certification
This division oversees licensing and certification of health services and facilities in Maine and the CNA Registry. For more information, visit the Division of Licensing and Certification website.
Financial Assistance
Food Supplement Program (SNAP)
Food Supplement provides a monthly benefit to help low-income households purchase nutritious food.
Learn more about Food Supplement.
Child Care Affordability
The Child Care Affordability Program helps eligible families pay for child care so they can work, go to school, or participate in a job training program.
Employment Assistance
ASPIRE
ASPIRE helps TANF recipients move towards financial independence through case management, job training, education, support and employment services
Maine Career Centers
Maine Career Centers provide a variety of employment and training services at no charge to Maine workers and businesses.
Safety
Child Protective Services
1-800-452-1999 (Voice)
711 (Maine Relay)
If you are concerned about child neglect or abuse, call this 24-hour hotline to speak to with a child protective specialist. Calls may be made anonymously.
Health & Prevention Services
Adult Behavioral Health Services
DHHS behavioral health services can help connect you with information on prevention, treatment, and recovery services for mental health and substance use disorders.
Human Services
Services for Families and Children
Child Support
Maine Child Support can help you establish, enforce, and collect child support payments, locate parents, and establish paternity.
Learn more about Child Support Services.
Child Care Locator
The Child Care Locator tool allows users to search for licensed child care facilities in Maine.
Food & Nutrition
Food Supplement Program (SNAP)
Food Supplement helps low-income households buy the food they need for good health.
Through SNAP-Ed, participants can also receive nutrition education services with helpful information on how to eat healthy on a budget.
Rulemaking
The Office of the Secretary of State is charged with overseeing the State of Maine rulemaking process and publishing Rule Chapters.
Information on proposed and recently adopted rules at the Department of Health and Human Services are below.
Commissioner
Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services Sara Gagné-Holmes
Sara Gagné-Holmes, a Maine native, was sworn in as Commissioner of the Department of Health and Human Services on October 15, 2024 by Governor Janet Mills fol