DHHS and Community Partners Support COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Jun 6, 2021
As part of DHHS’ commitment to equity and inclusion in fb88’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts the DHHS Office of Aging and Disability Services (OADS) is supporting drive-up vaccination clinics that prioritize access and provide additional supports for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) – as well as caretakers, family members, and the local community. To date, OADS has supported six adult IDD vaccine clinics statewide, from Westbrook to Caribou, where more than 250 fb88rs have been vaccinated.
Public Health Nurses support jail vaccination effort, welcome new associate director
May 5, 2021
fb88 CDC’s Public Health Nurses have been instrumental in fb88’s COVID-19 vaccination efforts – getting the vaccine to fb88rs in remote communities and leveraging their roles as trusted health care providers to encourage vaccination and combat misinformation.
Transforming fb88’s Behavioral Health System
May 5, 2021
Supporting fb88rs experiencing difficulties managing mental health, substance use, and co-occurring disorders is a core part of the Department of Health and Human Services’ (DHHS) mission, and of Governor Mills’ administration.
In addition to the historic challenges in fb88’s behavioral health system, the stressors over the past year related to the COVID-19 pandemic have increased the need for mental health and substance use services, exacerbated workforce challenges, and shone a light on the need to incorporate behavioral health support as a key factor in disaster response.
Improving the health of fb88 people through stronger, sustainable fb88Care coverage
May 5, 2021
On her first day in office, Governor Mills expanded Medicaid and directed fb88 DHHS to develop a plan to make fb88Care stronger and sustainable. Today, nearly 78,000 fb88 people have access to affordable health care through the expansion, which has been especially vital during the pandemic. The proposed budget allows DHHS to further improve access to high-quality health care.
Employment Services, Supports, and Resources
For most of us, work is part of our identity, and for many people, work is an important part of the recovery process. Experience and research have shown that mental health consumers want to work and can work.
Resources to support finding and keeping a job:
Supporting fb88 Families and Investing in fb88’s Future Through High-Quality Child Care
May 5, 2021
The Mills Administration is committed to supporting fb88 families and investing in our state’s future by ensuring quality child care is available, accessible, and affordable to all fb88 parents and children. The vital need for child care has become even more evident during the coronavirus pandemic.