MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland has provided expert behavioral health care services since 1963. Our multidisciplinary team includes board-certified psychiatrists, licensed clinicians and other care providers who work collaboratively to support people who are experiencing behavioral health challenges.
We work in partnership with MaineHealth Behavioral Health - giving patients access to the most comprehensive network of expert behavioral health providers north of Boston. A provider referral is required for all services.
Compassionate behavioral health care in Portland, Maine
Our multidisciplinary team works collaboratively–sharing their expertise to achieve the best possible patient outcomes. Our team of experts includes:
- Psychiatrists
- Psychologists
- Nurse practitioners
- Registered nurses
- Licensed clinical social workers
- Neuropsychologists
- Occupational therapists
- Certified nursing assistants
- Psychiatric assistants
- Employment specialists
- Psychiatry fellows, residents & medical students
More about our services
- Adjustment Disorder
- Alcohol Use Disorder
- Anxiety Disorders
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder | ADHD
- Autism Spectrum Disorder | ASD
- Behavioral Health Homes
- Bipolar Disorder
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Case Management
- Counseling
- Crisis Services
- Deaf/Hearing Impaired Counseling
- Depression
MaineHealth Behavioral Health Adult Outpatient Services Portland offers expert outpatient behavioral health services in a professional and supportive environment. Treatment is focused on recovery and helping patients reach their full functional potential. Our recovery-based care philosophy includes partnering with patients and families by:
- Providing expert comprehensive and coordinated team-based care
- Providing treatment that is informed by outcomes and evidence
- Committing to ongoing education and professional development of staff and trainees
- Embracing research as an integral part of our work
- Evaluating and allocating resources to meet defined patient population and trainee needs
Services include:
- Behavioral health evaluation and consultation
- Medication management
- Individual, family and group therapy
- Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)
- Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
- Telehealth psychiatry and therapy
- Provider consultations
Please call 207-662-2221 for more information, or to make an appointment.
MaineHealth Behavioral Health Pediatric Outpatient Services Portland provides expert behavioral health services for people under age 21. Our multidisciplinary team is highly experienced in diagnosing and treating psychiatric and co-occurring disorders in youth. We work collaboratively with other providers in the MaineHealth system so young patients experience coordinated care and seamless transitions to their next stage of care.
Services
Evaluation and assessment
Many pediatric mental health issues, such as shyness, anxiety or emotional outbursts, can occur as a normal part of a child's development. Behaviors become symptoms when they occur often, last a long time, occur at an unusual age or significantly disrupt the child's and/or family's ability to function.
A comprehensive evaluation is necessary to diagnose most emotional, behavioral or developmental disorders. This involves a complete medical history and physical examination to rule out any underlying medical conditions or medication side effects. A mental health provider will also ask about the type and duration of a child’s behavioral health symptoms; observe the child’s attitude and behavior; and review reports from parents, teachers and other adults.
Your provider may recommend other services such as:
- Medication management
- Psychiatric consultation
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Telehealth psychiatry and therapy
- Patient and family support resources
Specialty Services
- Portland identification & early psychosis (PIER) Program for people age 14-26 years old within one year of a psychotic episode
- Early childhood (0-5 yrs) evaluation, including autism and developmental disorders
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR)
- OCD and tic disorder evaluation & treatment
- Co-management treatment for children with physical illnesses and associated behavioral difficulties
Inpatient Services
When hospitalization is required for children and adolescents with psychiatric issues, inpatient treatment is provided through MaineHealth Barbara Bush Children's Hospital or MaineHealth Behavioral Health at Spring Harbor. Typically, admission is appropriate when young patients present an imminent risk to themselves or others, or are unable to function at a lower level of care due to their psychiatric symptoms.
For more information, please call 207-662-2221.
Older adulthood is a time of transitions. Many older adults experience loss and illness that can lead to emotional, behavioral and cognitive challenges. The expert care team at MaineHealth Behavioral Health Senior Outpatient Services Portland can diagnose and treat these conditions — supporting healthy aging and well-being.
Our experienced behavioral health team helps older adult patients improve mental/cognitive health and enhance their quality of life. Our multidisciplinary approach to care includes expert assessments, evaluations and treatment for older adults who experience psychiatric or co-occurring substance use disorders.
Services
- Coordinated, team based care
- Treatment informed by outcomes and evidence
- Technology and adaptive tools that maximize safety
- Psychiatric evaluation
- Medication management
- Recommendations for psychiatric treatment
- Individual and family therapy
- Continuous process and quality improvement
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland P6 provides highly-specialized, 24/7 inpatient psychiatric care to medically-complex patients. Our multidisciplinary team promotes safety and adapts to the needs of individuals with cognitive and functional impairments. We develop individualized behavioral health treatment plans that support patient and family participation. We also educate patients and their caregivers about their illness, treatment options, risks of non-treatment and prognosis. Our goal is to return patients to the community with support services in place. We serve:
- People age 65 and older who meet inpatient psychiatric admission criteria, have a complex medical condition, and have an acute need for a secure setting
- People age 18-64 who require specialized medical and psychiatric care including the neuropsychiatric symptoms of dementia
- People with a decrease in cognitive functioning, decline in activities of daily living independence, and unsafe behaviors, who also require a secure inpatient psychiatric treatment setting
Our care team focuses on treatment planning and active involvement of families and caregivers. We consider the multiple relatives, caregivers and aspects of an individual’s life, and identify the specific factors that contributed to hospitalization. Services include:
- Patient and family education
- Medication management
- Individual, group and family therapy
- Occupational and recreational therapy
- Comprehensive discharge planning
Approximately 80% of our patients are jointly managed by a medical or surgical consulting service for acute or unstable medical conditions. When needed, MaineHealth specialists are close at hand, including physical therapy, neuropsychology, nutrition services, spiritual care, physical therapy, vocational services, clinical nurse specialists, care coordination, pharmacy services and respiratory therapy.
For more information, please email P6info@MaineHealth.org. Providers may call 207-662-6632 option 2 to refer a patient.
A provider referral is required for all services Please call 207-662-2221 and select "new patient."
- Psychotropic Medication Consent Form
- Medication Refills: Current patients may call 207-662-2221 and select adult, child/adolescent or geriatric prescription refills. Please leave your name, date of birth, medication name and preferred pharmacy. Please allow two business days to process requests.
- Storm Policy: Please visit the MaineHealth Maine Medical Center weather page for information about delays and closings.
- Billing & Financial Services: We’re here to help with your billing and financial assistance questions. Contact MaineHealth Patient Financial Services by sending a message to Customer Service in MyChart, or call 866-804-2499 (toll-free) Monday through Friday: 8 am – 4:30 pm. Learn more about MaineHealth billing and financial services.
- Emergency Care: If you are a current patient experiencing a mental health crisis and need to speak with someone prior to your next scheduled appointment:
- Call 207-662-2221 to leave a message for your provider (unless they have provided another contact method)
- If it is a life-threatening emergency, please go to your nearest emergency department or call 911.
- Support Lines
- Cumberland County Crisis: 207-774-HELP (4357)
- Maine Crisis Line: call or text 988
- NAMI Maine Helpline 1-800-464-5767 (Press 1)
- Intentional Peer Support Warmline 1-866-771-WARM (9276)
- Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
- Trans Lifeline: 1-877-565-8860
- Sage LBGT Elder Hotline: 1-888-234-SAGE (7243)
- Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255, press 1
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: call or text 988
Provider Consultations
We assist local physicians in delivering safe and effective behavioral health treatment to patients of all ages. Provider consultation services provide professional diagnostic expertise and recommendations for further evaluation and treatment. For more information, please call 207-661-2771.
Provider Referrals
- Please call 207-662-2221 to refer a patient. MaineHealth providers may refer through EPIC.
A licensed psychiatrist oversees the treatment of each individual receiving care from our professional team members. We follow State and Federal HIPAA guidelines on confidentiality for behavioral health and chemical dependency services. Learn more about our privacy practices. No information about a patient’s treatment can be shared without that patient’s or guardian’s consent, except in a few circumstances. Learn more about patient rights. Our services meet or exceed Joint Commission Hospital and Behavioral Health accreditation standards. By meeting these standards, we assure the quality and integrity of our practice and treatment.
