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Laying a foundation to Transform Care

The road to becoming a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) is long and winding. Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) is committed to a successful journey thanks to a $4 million implementation grant

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Cultivating Medical Assistant Professionals Benefits All

Medical Assistants are integral to providing quality care to Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) patients. Following the successful completion of a 16-week course, each certified Medical Assistant (MA) partners with prescribing providers to support treatment activities…

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A Passion to Stop at Zero

Talking about suicide brings tears to the eyes of Dr. Linda Durst. She has been touched both personally and professionally by it and is heartbroken to see suicide rates increase. This is true for all ages but particularly with teens…

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Welcoming Face Makes a World of Difference

Imagine being a family member of a loved one diagnosed with a developmental disorder who has their first appointment at an outpatient clinic. The patient has needs and so does the anxious family…

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Main Street Team Providing Critical Services in Biddeford

For more than 30 years, a dedicated team of behavioral health professionals has provided critical services to the Biddeford community from their offices on Main Street…

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Community Rehabilitation is a Recipe for Success

On any given day at The Elms in North Berwick, you may find Olivia, or Liv as she prefers, perusing recipes, baking brownies for her neighbors, or grocery shopping for their family-style suppers. Liv’s culinary flair is one of many talents the 24-year-old brings to the community rehabilitation program

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Patients Win with Team-Based Care

“For seven years, my son struggled every day and night in torment with this disease of the mind. I thank you because you gave hope to a family that was grieving the loss of a loved one who was still alive… Now my boy has a renewed mind…

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Philanthropy Activity and Donor Listings

This year’s philanthropy activity focused on a wide variety of opportunities to engage with valued donors and help patients in need. The Development Office is pleased to share these highlights from the year…

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Audible Screening Sparks Insightful Community Conversation

Last fall Maine Behavioral Healthcare (MBH) provided a free screening of Audible, a Netflix documentary. The film shares the inspirational story of Deaf football player Amaree McKenstry-Hall, during his last year at Maryland School For the Deaf…

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