AMHC is pleased to welcome Dr. Silvia Merida-Copeland to its team. Dr. Copeland will be providing psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults at AMHC’s Presque Isle Outpatient Office. She will be working collaboratively with other mental health providers in the area to provide comprehensive care for her patients.

“We are fortunate to have a child psychiatrist serving families in Presque Isle,” said Christy Daggett, AMHC CEO. “Dr. Copeland is well regarded by the community, and we are grateful to have her join the team at AMHC.”

Dr. Copeland joins a dedicated team of therapists and psychologists who work collaboratively to deliver compassionate, effective care. The Presque Isle office integrates in-person and telehealth services to ensure accessible, holistic support for clients across Aroostook County and beyond.

“I am excited to start at the Presque Isle Outpatient Office,” said Dr. Copeland. “I feel passionate about the work that I do and look forward to continuing it with AMHC.”

Dr. Copeland began her medical career at Universidad Francisco Marroquín in Guatemala City, Guatemala, before completing a year of residency at Instituto Guatemalteco de Seguridad Social. She received her training in psychiatry and obtained her fellowship with the University of Illinois at Chicago.

In 2006, she moved to Aroostook County and has spent the past 19 years at Northern Light Health AR Gould.

AMHC is proud to welcome Dr. Copeland and looks forward to the expertise and compassion she brings to its mission of supporting mental health and wellness throughout northern Maine.