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

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

• February 4, 2021 Court Master Progress Report (PDF)
• January 21, 2021 Consent Decree Updated Agreement (PDF)
• Provider Forms - referral refusal request, termination, and critical incident reporting forms are now submitted through the Kepro Atrezzo system.
• 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
  • Archived Quarterly Reports