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As mental health and substance use problems rise, Maine is dealing with a lack of providers and limited space to send people who need treatment. The new facility means more northern Mainers can be treated.

St. John Valley Associates and Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. are pleased to announce that the two agencies will merge, which will take effect on July 1. SJVA will retain the same personnel and level of services in the community; AMHC will provide leadership and  administrative services.

Ellen Bemis, CEO of Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has  announced that Julia Macek, LCSW, has joined the agency as program director of Behavioral Health and  Integration in Aroostook County. The position was previously held by Lorraine Chamberlain, LCSW, CCS, who  retired in November.

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Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has announced the appointment of Sarah Wright, MHRT-CSP, to program director of Emergency Support Services.

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc., has announced the appointment of Sarah Wright, MHRT-CSP, to program director of Emergency Support Services.

Ellen Bemis, CEO, Aroostook Mental Health Services, Inc. has announced the appointment of Michelle Ferris, LCSW to chief operations officer, “Michelle’s experience in direct service, administration, and as a member of the senior leadership team, combined with her 15 years of service to AMHC makes her well suited for the role.”

Pressure is mounting on Congress and the Biden administration to make permanent pandemic-inspired rules that fueled telehealth growth.

Health industry leaders and patient advocates are pushing Congress and the Biden administration to preserve the expansion of telehealth.

AMHC highlights Mental Health Awareness Month Contributed • May 19, 2021 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in highlighting its “You Are Not Alone” campaign. PRESQUE ISLE, Maine — May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and Aroostook Mental Health Services Inc. joins the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) in highlighting its “You Are Not Alone” campaign.  “During COVID-19, ...