AMHC News
Caring For the Caregiver: Preventing Burnout
November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregiving is rewarding but demanding. Learn to recognize the warning signs of caregiver burnout, including compassion fatigue, social isolation, and financial strain. Discover mental health resources and support available to help you care for yourself while caring for others.
Ecotherapy-Trained Counselor Joins AMHC in Calais
Meet Eunice Francis, the newest counselor at AMHC's Calais office. With ecotherapy training and extensive experience in behavioral health coordination, she offers clients a unique therapeutic approach that connects mental wellness with the healing power of nature. Serving adults, children, and families in Washington County.
AMHC Welcomes Sonya Keene to Presque Isle Team
A familiar face returns to Aroostook County with valuable expertise. Meet the licensed clinical social worker who's returning to her roots in Aroostook County with specialized training in eating disorder treatment. Find out how Sonya Keene, LCSW, is expanding access to vital mental health services for clients of all ages.
Depression Signs You Shouldn’t Ignore at Any Age
Depression looks different at every age. Learn to recognize the signs in children, adults, and older adults, understand common misconceptions about depression, and discover how to take the first step toward help. AMHC offers counseling, care coordination, and support when you need it most.
ADHD in Daily Life: Symptoms at Home, School, Work
October is ADHD Awareness Month. This guide explains what ADHD is, clears up common myths, and shares practical everyday tools for kids, teens, and adults. Learn symptoms, impacts, executive function challenges, and strengths plus tips for routines, checklists, timers, accommodations, and how to seek help.
AMHC Promotes Lori Deschaine to Chief Operating Officer
AMHC names Lori Deschaine Chief Operating Officer. A 27-year AMHC leader, she grew from frontline roles to guiding programs and earning national accreditation for Children’s Advocacy Centers in Aroostook and Downeast. Lori brings steady leadership to AMHC's work across Northern and Eastern Maine.