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Sponsored by: Kennebec Behavioral Health
Updated: September 28, 2020 2020 Giving Guide

Kennebec Behavioral Health

2021 Goals

In 1960, Kennebec Mental Health Association was incorporated to promote a comprehensive community mental health program for the community of Kennebec County. This brand-new organization, which was housed in rented space at Thayer Hospital in Waterville, began its journey toward providing high quality community-based prevention, education, treatment, medication management, emergency shelter, outreach, rehabilitation, substance abuse and mental health programs throughout Central Maine and beyond.

For 60 years, the agency has envisioned and worked toward a community in which everyone enjoys physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health–and remains in pursuit of that goal.

Photo / Courtesy Kennebec Behavioral Health
Providing innovative, effective care since 1960

Fundraising events/Opportunities

Kennebec Behavioral Health will be hosting its 4th Annual “A Night Out” comedy show on Saturday, November 7. This year the event will be virtual, and will feature The River Comics therivercomics.com as well as an on-line themed basket raffle and 50/50 raffle. More details are on KBH’s website at kbhmaine.org. Funds raised through the event will benefit KBH’s College Scholarship Program.

As we consider that Kennebec Behavioral Health has been here providing services in Central Maine for 60 years, it is nothing less than spectacular! Since the inception of KBH, much has changed in the delivery, funding, research, and understanding of how mental health services play a role in our greater healthcare system. To that end, we have aspired to be responsive and effective in our work. We are grateful for the work we do and the support we have received from so many.

— Tom McAdam, Kennebec Behavioral Health Chief Executive Officer

Giving Opportunities

Nearly everyone has a friend or family member that is or has struggled with mental illness and/or substance use disorder. Gifts to KBH can be restricted to a specific program or kept unrestricted to go where the need is greatest, such as the Homeless Youth Outreach Program or Substance Use Disorder Prevention programing. Every gift that is made is someone’s next step toward recovery. One-time, annual or planned gifts can be arranged by contacting Tina Chapman, Development & Communications Director at 207-873-2136 ext. 1022, tchapman@kbhmaine.org or kbhmaine.org.

Volunteer Opportunities

Kennebec Behavioral Health offers opportunities for those interested in volunteering at the Board level. We have four separate corporations — KBH Programs and Services, Kennebec Mental Health Associates (KMHA) Foundation, KMHA Real Estate, and the KMHA Parent Board.

Leadership

Thomas J. McAdam, CEO
Rosalie C. Williams, KMHA Parent Board President/Secretary

Kennebec Mental Health Association (KMHA) Parent Board

Leon A. Duff, Board Vice President/Treasurer

Carol Axtell

Chief Harold Bickmore

Lisa Landry Esq.

Thomas Longstaff, Ph.D.

Walter Price


KMHA Foundation Board

Lori Fiandaca, Board President

Megan Stiles, Board Vice President

Marilyn E. Canavan

Patsy Garside Crockett

Marjorie Downing


Kennebec Behavioral Health Programs and Services Board

Samuel N. Goddard, Board President

Karen Normandin, Board Vice President

Chief David Bucknam

Kerma Cordice

Guy Cousins

Nancy Merrick

Cathryn Stratton


KMHA Real Estate Board

Benjamin Murray, Board President/Secretary

Bruce S. Harrington, Board Vice President/Treasurer

Melissa Bartlett

Kim Croswell

Daniel Stevens, Esq.

At A Glance

Established: 1960
Employees: 400
Annual revenue: $31,828,548

Top funding sources

81.5% Patient services (including MaineCare and private insurance)
13.0% Grants
2.4% Other Misc Revenue
1.9% Fundraising
1.2% Rental Income

Contact

Waterville Clinic & Administrative Offices:
67 Eustis Parkway,
Waterville, ME 04901,
1-888-322-2136

Augusta Medication Clinic:
11 Caldwell Road,
Augusta, ME 04330,
1-888-322-2136

Augusta Outpatient & Community Based Services:
66 Stone St.,
Augusta, ME 04330,
1-888-322-2136

Skowhegan Clinic:
5 Commerce Drive,
Skowhegan, ME 04976,
1-888-322-2136

Winthrop Clinic:
736 Old Lewiston Road,
Winthrop, ME 04364,
1-888-322-2136

Farmington Clinic:
115 Mt Blue Circle, Suite 3,
Farmington, ME 04938,
1-888-322-2136

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Awards/Accolades

Kennebec Behavioral Health is accredited by CARF International (Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities). Kennebec Behavioral Health’s three Clubhouses, Looking Ahead Clubhouse in Lewiston, Capitol Clubhouse in Augusta and High Hopes Clubhouse in Waterville all have been awarded the highest level of accreditation from Clubhouse International (www.ICCD.org). Our newest Clubhouse, Village Clubhouse in Topsham, will undergo its first accreditation process within the next two years. In 2018 and 2019 KBH was recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Maine.

Mission Statement

Kennebec Behavioral Health’s mission is to promote the well-being of persons who experience mental illness, emotional difficulties or behavioral challenges. Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) has provided high quality community-based prevention, education and treatment with regard to mental illness, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders for 60 years.

Service locations

Kennebec Behavioral Health offers clinic-based services in Waterville, Augusta, Winthrop, Skowhegan and Farmington as well as vocational rehabilitation programs — “Clubhouses” located in Waterville, Augusta, Lewiston and Topsham. KBH also offers several community-based services which are provided throughout mid-Maine and beyond.