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Maine Parent Federation, Inc.

Case Management Services

1-800-870-7746

Maine Parent Federation, Inc. has begun providing Level 1 Case Management Services to families of children between the ages of 5-20 who have a diagnosis of Mental Retardation, Autism, Pervasive Developmental Disorder or Asperger Syndrome.  We are offering services in Kennebec and Somerset counties to families who receive or qualify for MaineCare. 

MPF believes that in a family-driven system of care:

• Families are their children’s first teacher
• Families are their children’s best advocate
• Families sometimes need support
• Families should have the opportunity to build a system of care for their child that meets the needs of the child and family

As parents and family members, our staff has personal experience in raising children with disabilities.  We promise to keep families at the heart of our case management services.

To learn more about our Case Management Program and how to qualify, email Ann Long at along@mpf.org, Bev Baker at: bbaker@mpf.org or call 1-800-870-7746.

Deaf Counseling Service is a program of Community Counseling Center.  We have a new office on 6 State Street, suite 612,  in Bangor and provide both children’s targeted case management services and outpatient counseling services to children, adults, and families.  Clinicians in our program provide services in both spoken English and American Sign Language.  We specialize in providing this unique service with a systems-oriented approach for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals and their family members.  We currently have NO WAIT LIST for children’s case management or outpatient counseling in region III.  We also have case managers and clinicians in Belfast, Augusta, Lewiston, and Portland.

For more information or to make a referral, you can contact our Bangor office at #262-4311 or our main office in Portland at #874-1030, x-505.  We are also happy to consult with area agencies regarding the unique mental health needs of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals if you have families with whom you are currently working.

We look forward to talking with you!

Shana Cohen, LCSW

Clinical Supervisor, Deaf Counseling Services

Community Counseling Center

scohen@commcc.org

(207) 874-1030, x-505