11 State House Station
221 State Street
Augusta,
ME 04333
207-287-3707 (Voice)
207-287-3005 (FAX)
207-287-4479 (Voice - TTY)
The Maine Department of Health and Human Services provides an array of health and human services to the State's citizens. The Department is divided into a number of bureaus and units, including: Elder and Adult Services, Child and Family Services, Family Independence, Medical Services and Health. The latter administers the Department's public health services. Some of its divisions include: Health Promotion and Education, Child Health, Disease Control, Public Health Nursing, Health Engineering and Dental Health. The Department is divided into three regions, with local offices throughout the State.
The Department publishes over 100 pamphlets, brochures, and booklets on health education, maternal and child health, substance abuse, and other health-related topics.