Welcome to AMHC


With 60 years of dedicated service, AMHC has become the largest behavioral healthcare provider in the region, operating 27 service locations across Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington counties. The agency annually supports up to 5,500 clientele, with a team of 350+ employees delivering a comprehensive range of services in mental health, substance use, crisis, sexual assault, prevention, brain injury, and programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. Guided by our mission, we strive to provide integrated healthcare services that empower individuals to recover and enhance their overall quality of life. AMHC is committed to an integrated, patient-centered approach in all services, characterized by a high degree of collaboration among community and health professionals and led by the client as the focal point of all services.

 

AMHC is a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) host organization and a designated Recovery Friendly Employer, joining the Northeastern Workforce Development Board’s Recovery Friendly Employer network, making visible AMHC’s commitment to offering a healthy, safe, and stigma-free work environment to eliminate barriers to recovery for those impacted by addiction.

 

No individual will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. A discounted/sliding fee schedule is available based on family size and income.

More About Us


Mission

To provide integrated healthcare services that maximize an individual’s potential to recover and improve their quality of life.

 

Vision

To improve the well-being of our community.

 

Values

  • Integrity: Treating everyone consistently by the same set of sound, moral and ethical principles.
  • Compassion: Seeking to fully understand another’s situation and improve their well-being.
  • Excellence: Maintaining a commitment to quality and exceptional service.
  • Service: Providing assistance to others and making contributions to our communities.
  • Collaboration: Working in partnership with others, we can achieve more than by working alone.
  • Respect: Having high regard for every individual’s rights, responsibilities, and abilities.

 

Who We Serve

AMHC serves all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, age, marital status, family/parental status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, or other classification that is protected by Federal law or by Maine State law.

 

Payment

AMHC accepts all forms of insurance including MaineCare, Commercial Insurance, Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplemental plans, and private pay. No one will be denied access to services due to an inability to pay. There is a sliding fee schedule for payment of services based on family size and income available to those who qualify.

Confidential Helplines


Discover essential support services tailored to your needs. From crisis helplines to behavioral health resources and youth assistance, find the guidance you seek. Access confidential and free help today!

988

The 988 Lifeline provides 24/7 free and confidential support for individuals in distress in the United States.

Maine's Crisis Line

The Maine Crisis Line (MCL) is the state’s crisis telephone response for behavioral health crises or thoughts of suicide and self-harm.

OPTIONS Maine

Contact your local OPTIONS liaison for guidance on naloxone, Maine's Good Samaritan Law, or suitable services for yourself or a loved one.

NAMI Teen Support Line

Free, confidential support for youth aged 13-23, staffed by trained specialists aged 18-24, available daily from 2 pm to 10 pm EST.