Support for Families

If you’re concerned about your child’s behavior, emotions, or development, you’re not alone, and support is available. This page will help you understand what children’s behavioral health services are, what types of support exist, and what to expect as you begin exploring options. You don’t need a diagnosis or a full plan to get started.

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Understanding the Single Assessment

Some children may need more intensive services. In those cases, a process called a Single Assessment helps determine the level of support that is needed.

What is the Single Assessment?

The Single Assessment (SA) for medium-or high-intensity services is a standardized process used to:
-Help identify what level of care is appropriate
-Determine which services a child may be eligible for

Service Levels & Pathways

Prevention & Early Intervention

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Community-Based Services

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Intensive Services

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Crisis & Residential Care

Children's Behavioral Health Programs & Services

CBHS offers a wide range of programs and services tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and family.

Care Coordination

Helps families understand their options and connect with services.

-Targeted Case Management (TCM)
-Behavioral Health Home (BHH)

Counseling & Clinical Support

Focuses on emotional and behavioral health.

-Outpatient therapy (individual or family counseling)
-Medication management

Community Support

Provides hands-on support in your child’s everyday environment.

-Rehabilitative and Community Support (RCS)
-Specialized RCS (including ABA-based support)
-Home and Community Treatment (HCT)

Family-Based & Intensive Services

Designed for more complex or higher-level needs.

-Functional Family Therapy (FFT)
-Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST)
-Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)

Short-Term Residential Support

For children who need a higher level of care for safety or stabilization

-Children’s Residential Care Facilities (CRCF)

Not all services are needed for every child. A provider can help determine what level of support is appropriate.

Eligibility and Coverage

Many children receive services through MaineCare or the Katie Beckett Waiver. If your child is not currently enrolled, additional options may still be available. You don’t need to figure this out on your own, providers and care coordinators can help guide you through eligibility and next steps.

General Eligibility Criteria

✓Child is a Maine resident
✓Child is under 21 years of age
✓Child has behavioral health needs that impact daily functioning
✓Family is willing to participate in the assessment and care planning process

Services are Available to Children with:

✓MaineCare
✓Katie Beckett Option/Waiver

Note: Specific programs may have additional eligibility requirements. Contact CBHS to discuss your family's situation and determine which services are available to you.

Are you uninsured or unsure if your family qualifies? Click below for help.

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You and your child have rights

Families have the right to be treated with respect and to be involved in decisions about their child’s care. If you ever feel your rights, or your child’s rights, have not been respected, you can ask questions, raise concerns, or file a grievance.

Your Rights Include

• Informed consent and participation in care decisions
• Privacy and confidentiality
• Access to your child's records
• Culturally and linguistically appropriate services
• Right to file grievances or appeals

Grievance Process

If you disagree with a decision about your child's services, you have the right to file a grievance. The process provides a fair review of the decision.

File a Grievance

Ready To Take The Next Step

When you feel ready, we can help you take the first step toward getting support for your child.

Get Started

Provider information and status is updated to the best of the Department's ability, but services, locations, and availability may change. We encourage you to contact the provider directly to confirm that the information listed is current.

Provider Status

Accepting new patients

Accepting new patients but on waitlist

Not providing services at this time

Unknown

Children's Behavioral Health Service Providers: Need to update your organization's information? Complete the change request form to submit your updates.

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