The development of Maine's new practice guidelines for recovery-oriented care is underway and needs focused consumer attention and input. As many may already know, the Office of Adult Mental Health Services (OAMHS) is using guidelines developed by Connecticut as the template for this project. (CT Guidelines)
The guidelines contain 6 "domains" or areas, and OAMHS is gathering any and all input on one domain each month during 2010, as follows:
| May. . . . . . . . |
Recovery-oriented care is consumer and family-driven |
| June . . . . . . . |
Recovery-oriented care is timely and responsive |
| July . . . . . . . . |
Recovery-oriented care is person-centered |
| August . . . . . |
Recovery-oriented care is effective, equitable, and efficient |
| September. . |
Recovery-oriented care is safe and trustworthy |
| October . . . . |
Recovery-oriented care maximizes use of natural support and settings |
There are several ways to give feedback: 1) Participate in OAMHS monthly webinar-conference call; 2) email your written comments to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; 3) snail mail to OAMHS, Recovery Guidelines, 11 SHS, AMHI Campus/Marquardt Bldg, Augusta, ME 04333-0011; or 4) comment below, and we will submit to OAMHS. The CCSM will also gather feedback from the local councils. For information on how to join the webinar-conference call on May 18th, click HERE.
Each domain is available separately by clicking above or by going to the Recovery for ME page on the OAMHS website. You may also request paper copies by calling Jane Malinowski at OAMHS: 287-4243. Meaningful feedback does require thoughtful study--we encourage everyone to dive in and give it their best. The process will move pretty quickly, so let's "strike while the iron is hot!"