Getting started.
Who this helps
Youth ages 0 to 21 may qualify if they have MaineCare or a Katie Beckett waiver, a mental health diagnosis, and a need for intensive treatment beyond outpatient therapy. The youth and their caregivers must take part in treatment.
How to get started
HCT uses strategies to help youth and families manage symptoms and improve daily life. The youth and their caregivers take part in treatment.
Call the referral center.
Call AMHC's Referral Center at 1-800-244-6431 to ask about HCT.
Complete an assessment.
AMHC starts mental health services with an assessment to understand needs and goals.
Plan ongoing support.
The assessment guides a personal care plan and connects the youth and family with ongoing support and resources.
How they can help.
AMHC offers HCT to youth and families in Aroostook, Hancock, and Washington counties. HCT aims to prevent the need for more intensive care, including hospitalization.
- In-home clinical treatment
- Strategies to manage mental health symptoms
- Support to help youth function at home, school, and in the community
A few questions before you go.
Check how the service works, when it is available, and any costs. Ask about communication or accessibility support if you need it.
- Could HCT meet my child's needs?
- What does the first assessment involve?
- What might treatment look like at home?
- How can a caregiver take part?