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Sometimes getting there takes a specialist. Depression, anxiety, addiction. Mental and behavioral health problems can affect anyone. We offer a comprehensive range of outpatient and medication services. Our experienced psychiatrists and counselors offer adults, children, and families professional guidance and effective treatment plans so people can once again enjoy peace of mind.

KBH News for Thursday, July 29, 2010
KBH conference to feature Burlingame, Hemmelgarn
Kennebec Behavioral Health will host a thought-provoking conference with nationally known presenters Gary Burlingame, Ph.D., and Anthony Hemmelgarn, Ph.D., on Oct. 22 at the Maple Hill Farm Conference Center in Hallowell. Registration for the day-long event is required by Oct. 10.
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KBH expands Independent Housing program
Kennebec Behavioral Health's Independent Housing Program has assumed responsibility for the Augusta BRAP & Shelter+Care Rental Subsidy programs that had been managed in southern Kennebec County by Motivational Services. KBH now administers the programs for all of Somerset and Kennebec counties.
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Careers video on KBH workplace culture
KBH Clinical Director Karen Mosher, Ph.D., has produced an evocative video for our Careers page about our agency's respectful workplace culture and the natural beauty of central Maine.
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Clubhouses welcome prospective employers
Maine's two vocational rehabilitation clubhouses recently redesigned their websites to better highlight the employment readiness of their members.
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KBH marks 50th; honors Celenza, Rothstein, more
Kennebec Behavioral Health on June 16 celebrated its 50th year of providing health care to central Maine residents, and it honored several area residents and the City of Waterville with awards.
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Baldacci proclaims June 16 'KBH Day'
Maine Gov. John E. Baldacci has proclaimed June 16, 2010 "Kennebec Behavioral Health Day." The Proclamation praises KBH for creating "effective, innovative programs that have been at the forefront of health care in Maine."
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UWKV awards two grants to KBH programs
The United Way of Kennebec Valley has awarded Kennebec Behavioral Health $9,500 for the agency's Substance Abuse/Dual Diagnosis Program and $9,500 for KBH's Family Visitation Center program.
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KBH staff big part of fund-raiser walk

Glenn Close and Kennebec Behavioral Health staffers and clients participated in the annual NAMI Maine walk.
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Agency celebrates Children's Mental Health Month

Kennebec Behavioral Health CEO Thomas J. McAdam and provider Brandi Farrington attended the salute to Children's Mental Health month at the Statehouse.
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KBH speakers available on health care
Need a speaker on health care? Call Kennebec Behavioral Health at 873-2136 and ask for George Myers Jr.
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Behavioral Health at the Confluence:
Inspired Hearts, Solid Science and Organizational Excellence

Mark your calendars for a day of inspiration and education for health-care providers:

A statewide conference Oct. 22, 2010 at the Maple Hill Farm Conference Center in Hallowell, Maine and organized by Kennebec Behavioral Health.

Featuring talks by Gary M. Burlingame, Ph.D. and Anthony L. Hemmelgarn, Ph.D.

For details and reservations (by Oct. 10) call Michelle Snowden at KBH, 873-2136, ext. (ext. 2253) or e-mail msnowden@kbhmaine.org.

 
Anthony L. Hemmelgarn, Ph.D. Gary M. Burlingame, Ph.D.


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