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The Office of Child and Family Services utilizes an electronic system of collection of Reportable Events from all OCFS children's providers. The electronic system identified is web-based through the Enterprise Information System (EIS), which is familiar for many providers. This system is also used by the Office of Aging and Disability Services, allowing continuity of information across offices.
Categories that are required to be reported are as follows:
Other Qualified Mental Health Professional (OQMHP) professionals are individuals employed by Children's PNMI providers who have a contract with the Department to provide Children's Residential Treatment services in Maine. These staff may be considered qualified for delivering these services if they meet the requirements set forth by the Office of Child & Family Services (OCFS):
The Office of Child and Family Services’ Children's Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) division collaborates with community providers to provide Behavioral Health Services to Maine youth aged 0-21. CBHS supports providers by providing training to enhance the skills of staff in accessing the most appropriate services for the youth of Maine.
Children's Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) providers must comply with the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration's (SAMHSA) System of Care Principles.
Providers who are interested in becoming a CBHS Service Provider must contact a Resource Coordinator to begin the application process.
CBHS will post copies of external communications here, to view please click on the link below.
Maine people and visitors urged to take precautions during an active mosquito season
AUGUSTA— The Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Maine CDC) and the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry (Maine DACF) announced today that a horse from Somerset County tested positive for Eastern Equine Encephalitis virus (EEE). This is the third domestic animal this year to test positive for the virus, which is spread through the bite of infected mosquitoes.
As authorized by P.L. 2023 Ch. 643 Part UU and Part SSS, the Department has distributed a supplemental payment to NFs on September 5, 2024.
The Office of Aging and Disability Services in collaboration with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Maine is excited to announce a virtual De-Escalation training opportunity scheduled for Monday October 28, 2024.
This training is available for caregivers providing care to Section 12, 19, and 96 members. Caregivers can include personal support staff, attendants, home health aides, nurses or other natural and family supports.
Children’s Behavioral Health Services (CBHS) focuses on treatment and services for children from birth to their 21st birthday. Services include providing information and assistance with referrals for children and youth with developmental disabilities or delays, intellectual disability, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and mental health disorders.