Psychiatry Services

Woodfords’ Psychiatry Services program provides treatment and management of developmental, mental health, and/or co-occurring disorders for children and adults. The program has particular experience in serving individuals with autism or intellectual disabilities. Individuals receive services appropriate to their needs over time and may be seen by the psychiatrist or physician assistant depending on the situation.

Services

Comprehensive evaluations of individuals
Medication management
Ongoing reviews of progress through medication reviews and team collaboration
Treatment planning that evaluates current needs and ongoing progress in service
Collaboration with treatment team members and primary care physicians

Eligibility & Referrals

Children and adults who have MaineCare or are MaineCare-eligible and meet APS Managed Care authorization criteria and basic level of care screening criteria.

Woodfords is currently accepting referrals for any child in need of services but is not able to accept referrals for adults who are not currently receiving at least one other service from the agency. Individuals not found eligible for Woodfords’ psychiatry services will be referred to other resources within or outside the organization. To submit a referral, please download our referral form below.

Woodfords Psychiatry Referral Form.pdf

To Make a Referral or FMI Contact

Karen Dehetre, LSW
Director of Intake & Utilization Management
(207) 878-9663, x 4170

“We are both impressed with the Physician Assistant. He puts us at ease, reassures us, never pressures, but instead educates us and provides helpful options. We are so grateful to be at Woodfords.”—Woodfords Family