Community Health and Counseling Services
CHCS
Free, no cost By appointment
Community mental health center offering counseling, psychiatric services, and substance use treatment. Accepts MaineCare and offers sliding fee scale. No one turned away for inability to pay.
Who can use this?
Adults and children. Accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and most insurance. Sliding fee scale for uninsured.
About this resource
CHCS is one of Maine's largest nonprofit community behavioral health organizations. Their Ellsworth office provides outpatient counseling, psychiatric medication management, and substance use treatment.
Services offered
- Individual therapy
- Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
- Substance use treatment
- Children's behavioral health
- Crisis intervention
- Case management
What to expect
Call to schedule intake. Clinician will assess needs and develop a treatment plan. Mention urgency if applicable.
What to bring
Insurance card if available, photo ID, list of medications.