Alliance for Addiction and Mental Health Services, Maine

02/05/2026

01/30/2026

An announcement from the Maine health care clinician community to our fellow staff and patients:

The Maine Medical Association and partner organizations are committed to ensuring that all Maine patients, regardless of immigration status, have access to safe, high-quality health care.

Recent reports of increased immigration enforcement activity in Maine have raised concern across our community. We recognize that fear and uncertainty can prevent individuals from seeking needed care and may disrupt the delivery of essential health services.

In response, we have released a joint statement sharing important information regarding rights and responsibilities in health care settings, with the goal of supporting care continuity and safety for all.

Learn More: https://bit.ly/4r8d5au

Maine Chapter, American Academy of Pediatrics Maine Academy of Physician Associates - MEAPA Maine Osteopathic Association

01/15/2026

The Trump administration sent hundreds of letters Tuesday terminating federal grants supporting mental health and drug addiction services. The cuts could total as much as $2 billion.

01/14/2026

Yesterday evening, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sent a letter to mental health and substance use disorder grant recipients across the country notifying them that certain congressionally appropriated grants were terminated effective immediately.

As the statewide association for Maine’s community behavioral health providers, the Alliance is deeply concerned over the decision to eliminate lifesaving services and programs in our communities.

Read our full statement here (https://thealliancemaine.org/news/alliance-statement-on-samhsa-funding-cuts/) or contact Maine's Congressional delegation to share your concerns using National Council for Mental Wellbeing's customizable tool here (https://bit.ly/4qU7y7p).

Alliance Statement on SAMHSA Funding Cuts Yesterday evening, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) sent a letter to mental health and substance use disorder grant recipients across the country notifying them that certain congressionally appropriated grants were termi...

12/12/2025

Congratulations to Alliance member Spurwink Services on the opening of their new crisis center in Lewiston! "The center will offer short term intervention for teens and adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. It's not a residential program, but it will be open 24/7 and use a home-like "Living Room" model that aims to reduce stigma and trauma for people in crisis, said Angela Blier, director of adult outpatient and community services for Spurwink in Lewiston."

The center will offer short term intervention for teens and adults who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

11/19/2025

Maine HOPE Conference 2026 - Seeking Workshop Presetations. See details below.

11/14/2025

Congratulations to Alliance member KidsPeace Maine Education and Residential Services on the exciting grand opening of their new early intervention and day treatment learning center in Orono!

11/10/2025

Guess what is coming? Time to get excited!

10/31/2025

10/31/2025

🚨 Late-Night Action Alert from the MCA Team 🚨

ICYMI: Last week, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced that SNAP benefits will not go out to anyone for the month of November.

We need your help to:
🥫 Make sure food pantries are prepared to meet the increased need
💪 Put pressure on the Administration and Congress to act — so families can still put food on the table this November

Let’s make sure children and their families don’t go hungry.

Tap the link below for more details ⬇️
https://www.mainechildrensalliance.org/blogs/snap-action-alert-kQc5

10/10/2025

Friday, Oct. 10, is World Mental Health Day — a moment to raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations and inspire action for mental wellbeing. It’s also a reminder that mental health matters just as much as physical health, and that supporting it benefits everyone.

09/25/2025

"Among potential solutions participants discussed were providing funding for free health care clinics in rural areas and telehealth services to address mental health needs."

According to a recent survey from the University of Maine, around half of farmers and fisherman in Maine say they struggle to access health care due to costs and availability in rural areas.