Community Health and Counseling Services
CHCS
Comprehensive community-based behavioral health services for children, adolescents, and adults. Offers outpatient therapy, crisis intervention, and a 24/7 mobile crisis team serving the greater Bangor area.
Who can use this?
Open to all ages. Accepts Medicare, MaineCare, and most private insurance. Sliding scale fees may be available for uninsured individuals.
About this resource
Community Health and Counseling Services is a nonprofit providing a wide range of behavioral health services throughout eastern Maine since the 1960s. Their Bangor office offers outpatient mental health treatment, crisis intervention, and intensive community-based services. CHCS operates a 24/7 mobile crisis team and a Children's Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic.
Services offered
- Individual and group therapy
- Crisis intervention and 24/7 mobile crisis team
- Children's Behavioral Health Urgent Care Clinic
- Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
- Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
What to expect
Call to schedule an initial intake appointment for ongoing services. For crisis situations, walk in Mon-Fri 8 AM-5 PM. After hours, call 988 or 1-888-568-1112 for mobile crisis response.
What to bring
Insurance card if available. Photo ID. List of current medications. No insurance required for crisis services.