Ascentria Community Services
Last updated on Dec 8, 2020
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Federal Grants
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds
  • State mental health agency

Contact Info

30-32 Martin Drive
Lewiston, ME - 4240

T +207 (783) 344-6126

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Community Mental Health Center

Ascentria Community Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. Ascentria Community Services receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. Ascentria Community Services is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Department of Health & Human Services
Jeanne Lambrew ( Commissioner )
211 State Street State House Station 11
Augusta, ME - 4333
Phone: 207-287-4223
Fax: 207-287-3005
www.maine.gov
Maine Department of Health and Human Services - Office of Child & Family Services
Jaimi Clifford ( CSBG State Coordinator )
2 Anthony Ave./SHS 11
Augusta, ME - 04333-0011
Phone: 207-624-7900
Fax: 207-287-5282
Jaimi.clifford@maine.gov
http://www.maine.gov/dhhs/ocfs/

Federal Grants

Ascentria Community Services receives federal grants destined for mental health services. This means that Ascentria Community Services either recieved money to obtain certification or training for its employees or it has recieved money to offer services such as suicide prevention, telehealth programs, or other behavioral initiatives.

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. Ascentria Community Services accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. Ascentria Community Services is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

Ascentria Community Services recieves funding from the state of Maine other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call Ascentria Community Services to find out.

State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds

Ascentria Community Services Funds designed to finance the cost of treatment for mental health conditions.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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