Consent Decree

This page includes a Settlement Agreement that sets forth requirements to improve the mental health system in Maine; the major goals being:

• Continuity of care
• Services available close to an individual's home
• An array of services available in a timely manner

It also includes a Consent Decree Plan that articulates specific actions and timelines for meeting the Settlement Agreement requirements and Quarterly Reports that describe progress.

This page is intended for recipients of mental health services; families; mental health service providers; advocates; and all other interested parties.

• Settlement Agreement - includes a Settlement Agreement & Amendments that sets forth requirements to improve the mental health system in Maine
• Consent Decree Plan - articulates specific actions and timelines for meeting the Settlement Agreement requirements and Quarterly Reports that describe progress
• Standards for Defining Substantial Compliance - Court order adopting Compliance Standards
• Current Adult Mental Health Services Quarterly Report
  • May 2013
  • Archived Quarterly Reports
• Rulings & Data Reports
• Annual Reports
  • May 2013 - (Word* | also in PDF*) - Location Effort Report Quarters Quarters 3 and 4, Fiscal Year 2012, Quarters 1 and 2, Fiscal Year 2013
  • February 2013 (Word* | also in PDF*) - Location Effort Report Quarters 3 and 4 Fiscal Year 2012, Quarter 1 and 2,
  • November 2012 (PDF*) - Consent Decree Compliance Standards IV.23 and IV.43