About CBHS

Children's Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) is dedicated to strengthening Maine's System of Care by coordinating comprehensive behavioral health services for children and families across the state.

Mission & Role

Our mission is to support the well-being of Maine children and families by improving access to behavioral health services and strengthening how those services work together.


We focus on:


  • -Helping families connect to the right services
  • -Supporting providers and community partners
  • -Improving coordination across the system
  • -Ensuring services are accessible and effective

System of Care Overview

Children’s behavioral health services in Maine are delivered through a network of providers, agencies, and community partners.

CBHS helps bring this system together so that:

  • -Services are available across different regions
  • -Providers can work together to support children and families
  • -Care is coordinated when multiple services are involved

Whenever possible, services are designed to support children in their homes, schools, and communities.

CBHS

System Coordinator

Healthcare Providers

Schools & Education

Community Organizations

Family Support Services

Children & Families

Receiving Coordinated Care