Specifications include, but are not limited to: The Department is dedicated to promoting health, safety, resilience, and opportunity for Maine residents. The Department’s Office of Behavioral Health is responsible for ensuring the safety, permanency, and well-being of individuals living with the effects of mental illness and substance use. Recovery from Serious Mental Illness (SMI) is a primary goal for behavioral health care. The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Recovery Support Strategic Initiative is leading efforts to advance the understanding of Recovery/Resiliency and to ensure that vital Recovery supports, and services are available and accessible to all who need and want them.
