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Children's Behavioral Health Services

Program and Services


 

In order to receive the services listed below, children up to the age of 21 need to be eligible for MaineCare

MaineCare Service/Provider Who it Serves Purpose How You Get This
Case Management-MaineCare Children with a diagnosis of mental illness, mental retardation, pervasive developmental disorder Help to identify & locate appropriate treatment services to meet the needs of the child and navigate the system. Refer to any agency providing these services or call the OCFS district office serving the area your client lives in for help.
Crisis Services Anyone who is concerned because their child is showing behaviors or dangerous thinking. To respond to a child & family in crisis in order to keep everyone safe. 1-888-568-1112

Outpatient-MaineCare

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Children/youth that show need for mental health assessment & treatment. Services may include counseling, family therapy. Address any symptoms and promote emotional and behavioral stability. Refer to any clinician or agency providing outpatient services that is a MaineCare provider.

Medication Management-MaineCare

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Any child who is receiving medication for behavioral or emotional health needs. Prescription, administration and/or monitoring of medications intended for treatment and management of symptoms. Refer to any clinician or agency providing outpatient services that is a MaineCare provider.

Home & Community Supports for Children with Intellectual and Functional Disability Section 24 MaineCare

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Children with mental retardation (IQ 70 or under) or pervasive developmental disorder. Skill building in areas of daily living & behavioral management to support child’s functioning in the home & community. Refer to any agency providing these services or call the OCFS district office serving the area your client lives in for help.

Home & Community Treatment Services Section 65 HCT-MaineCare

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Children/Youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance Offer strategies to help the child & family manage mental health symptoms, function better in home, school & community, and prevent hospitalization. Refer to any agency providing these services or call the OCFS district office serving the area your client lives in for help.

Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)-MaineCare

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Those families living with, or caring for, children with serious mental illness. Intense 24/7 symptom management and supports in home, school & community to prevent hospitalization. Refer to agency providing these services or call the OCFS district office serving the area your client lives in for help.

 

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The types of services listed below do not require MaineCare eligibility, but do require prior approval by Children's Behavioral Health Services

Non MaineCare Services Population Purpose
Respite Care Caregivers of children/youth up to the age of 18 with behavioral health disability Relief to parents/guardians responsible for the care of children/youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance or developmental disability.
Homeless Youth Homeless youth up to age 21 Provide shelter, mentoring & guidance to homeless youth.

Flexible Funds

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Youth up to age 21 receiving service through CBHS To provide financial assistance to support treatment goals in the child’s support plan.

 

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