Behavioral Health

The clinical guidelines and policies on this page assist clinicians in standardizing the evaluation, diagnosis, and care of patients, with the goal of achieving optimal outcomes. The guidelines translate national recommendations and the best available evidence into local context. Adherence to these guidelines should limit unwanted or unintended variation in practice, but guidelines are not meant to be prescriptive. The clinician retains the responsibility to select the appropriate guideline for a particular patient and to use the guideline to the extent that it serves the individual patient. Any given approach must be carefully considered with each individual patient to ensure that an effective Shared Decision Making process is in place, which reflects the patient's personal wishes, medical history, and family history.

Behavioral Health Integration

Anxiety Guidelines and Outcome Measures

Opioid Guidelines

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Manuals

Documentation Handouts

Thought Record Handouts

Breathing-Progressive Relaxation Handouts

Exposure Handout

Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Maine Behavioral Healthcare is an integrated system of behavioral health care services serving Maine and parts of New Hampshire. Services include inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, community-based treatment programs and integrated behavioral health care in MaineHealth primary care practices. Coordinating client and patient care across multiple locations and treatment settings provides optimal health outcomes and serves as a national model for treating people with behavioral health issues.

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Franklin Memorial Hospital’s 36th Annual Health Care Golf Classic on July 12

Franklin Memorial Hospital is excited to announce its 36th Annual Health Care Golf Classic at Sugarloaf Golf Club on Friday, July 12.

April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month

If you or someone you care about is sexually assaulted or is experiencing domestic violence, a special group of nurses at Pen Bay Medical Center, Waldo County General Hospital, and LincolnHealth in Damariscotta provide safe, compassionate and non-judgmental care.

Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital Seek Vendors for Spring Farmers’ Markets

Local farmers and entrepreneurs are invited to showcase their products at spring farmers’ markets on the campuses of Pen Bay Medical Center and Waldo County General Hospital in May.

MaineHealth recognized as top place to work

Becker’s Healthcare, a leading industry publication, selected MaineHealth as one of the best 150 organizations for which to work across the entire health care industry.