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Advocacy Initiative Network of Maine

The Advocacy Initiative Network (the Network) is a statewide organization developed by, for and with customers of mental health services throughout Maine. Our mission is to support the creation and sustainability of programs & initiatives that provide a better quality of life for Maine consumers.

Our beliefs have influenced how we have determined what constitutes consumer involvement.

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Latest News

Drugmakers Win Exemption in House Budget-Cutting Bill

Thursday, 27 September 2007
Drugmakers Win Exemption in House Budget-Cutting Bill [...]secured a provision ensuring that their mental health drugs continue to fetch top price[...]

State mental hospital superintendent defends segregation for security

Thursday, 27 September 2007
State mental hospital superintendent defends segregation for security [...]An unprovoked attack in the state hospital unit for the criminally insane that nearly cost the life of a hospital worker has raised questions about the state's ability to handle its most violent patients.[...]

Some not swallowing forced-meds plan

Thursday, 27 September 2007
Some not swallowing forced-meds plan [...]State officials now are able to force some mentally ill patients to accept psychiatric drugs and other treatment.[...]

Recovery from mental illness is possible

Thursday, 27 September 2007
Recovery from mental illness is possible [...]professional mental health caregivers were taught that major mental illness was a progressively disabling disorder[...]

TV Screen, Not Couch, Is Required for This Session

Thursday, 27 September 2007
TV Screen, Not Couch, Is Required for This Session [...]growing number of psychiatrists are using telemedicine technology to reach patients in rural[...]