AMHC recognizes staff, teams, civic and business leaders for excellence

    At the annual meeting recently held at the Caribou Inn and Convention Center, AMHC recognized staff, teams and civic and business leader service excellence. Wesley Davidson, chief executive officer, and Athill Hebert, board chairman presented 5-, 10-, 15-, 20-, 25- and 30-year service awards to 26 AMHC staff members representing a combined total of 240 years of service to the organization.
    AMHC staff teams were recognized by AMHC's senior leadership team for their commitment to excellence to include:
    The Access Center Team for their exemplary dedication to improving timely client access to AMHC outpatient and residential treatment facility services.
    The ACSU/HELPLine Team for their outstanding work improving client access and utilization of Adult Crisis Stabilization Services while providing back-up support to other AMHC service sites.
    AMHC High Performing Team (HPT) Coaches for their commitment to AMHC, dedication to mission of service, and outstanding work providing HPT coaching supports and guidance to AMHC's self managed teams.
    Therapeutic Foster Care/Targeted Case Management Team for their demonstrated commitment to supporting the Grand Isle Family Treatment Home in achieving its mission to serve Maine children and families seeking reunification.
    Civic and business leader awards were presented by AMHC's senior leadership team to include:
    Vernon Ouellette of the Aroostook County Emergency Management Agency accepted an award for his consistent dedication to working with AMHC to ensure that Aroostook County's behavioral health service needs are responded to immediately in times of community crisis.
    Judge Bernard O'Mara, Maine District Court, accepted an award for his collaborative work with AMHC and support of individuals in need of substance abuse treatment.
    Joseph Pickering, CEO of Community Health and Counseling Services (CHCS) accepted an award for CHCS's commitment to working collaboratively with AMHC's GIFT Home to meet the needs of children and families in need of intensive reunification services.