Behavioral Health

The Behavioral Health Program is a regulatory program that licenses Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder programs. The statutory authority for Mental Health licensing is 34-B MRS §3601 and §3603. The statutory authority for Substance Use Disorder licensing is 5 MRS §20005(6) and §20024, 22 MRS §42(1), §8002, and 22-A MRS §205(2). 

Behavioral Health Organization Licensing Rule (PDF)

Behavioral Health Organizations

A Behavioral Health Organization is a person, firm, association, or corporation that provides mental health and/ or substance use disorder treatment services.  Licenses are not currently integrated.  Providers who offer both mental health and substance use disorder services must submit separate applications and hold separate licenses for each agency type. 

How to Apply

To apply for initial licensure or to renew a current license, complete the appropriate mental health or substance use disorder application below.  These applications are fillable.  Please download the correct application to your computer and fill in the appropriate boxes.  Once complete, send the application and all supporting documents to BehavioralHealth.DLC@maine.gov.  To submit licensing fees, send the first page of the application and a check or money order made out to "Treasurer, State of Maine" to: 

  • Division of Licensing and Certification
  • ATTN: Behavioral Health Program
  • 41 Anthony Ave. 
  • Augusta, ME 04330

Mental Health Agency Initial, Renewal, and Change Application (PDF)Rev 6/2026

Substance Use Disorder Treatment Agency Initial, Renewal, and Change Application (PDF) Rev 6/2026

Changes to Existing Licenses

Changes to an existing license can occur at any point throughout the licensing cycle and must be approved by the Division of Licensing and Certification.  Changes requiring an application include adding and/or removing sites, changes to services and/or modules, and change of administrator, program manager, and/or agency contact information.  Please see the “How to Apply” section above and select the appropriate application.

Waivers

Agencies can apply for a waiver of specific rule provisions that are not mandated by state or federal law, and do not violate client rights by submitting a waiver request application (PDF).

Water Testing Requirements Due

All licensed sites that utilize a private well are required to complete the Basic Safety Test. The results of the Basic Safety Test must be submitted with all initial and renewal applications. 

Water test kits can be ordered from the Health and Environmental Testing Laboratory.

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