Graham Behavioral Services, Inc.

Augusta: 207-626-0003, Portland: 207-210-6503, Fax: 207-626-0004, Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8AM - 5PM EST

With offices in both the greater Augusta and Portland areas, Graham Behavioral Services provides high quality, in-home mental health and behavioral services, as well as case management for children and adults. Our ultimate goal is to enable people we serve to overcome challenges presented by their particular situation and live a full, rich, and dignified life.

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Company News:

Support Special Olympics!

Graham Behavioral Services, Inc is conducting two fundraisers to help raise money for our Special Olympics athletes.

On May 26, 2012 we are hosting a carwash at VIP Tires Parts and Services, at 61 Western Ave. in Augusta, ME from 9am to 2pm. There is no set price for the car wash but we will be accepting donations.

On June 1, 2012 our employees and athletes will participate in a Bowl-A-Thon at Sparetime Recreation in Augusta. Donations are welcome for this event also. There will be door prizes for the tournament winner and the top fundraiser.

If anyone is interested in making donations, please feel free to contact Kaley Boucher at 626-0003 x106 or via email kaleyboucher@gbsmaine.com.

Tammy Turner Promoted To Senior Management

Graham Behavioral Services (GBS) is proud and excited to announce the promotion of Tammy Turner, MRTHC, to Director of the Adult Community Integration Services program. With her experience and knowledge, GBS is confident that Tammy will maintain and continue to improve upon the services that our program consumers already receive.

Tammy joined GBS two and a half years ago as a case manager within the Adult Community Integration Services program. She has sixteen years of experience working with individuals who face mental health and developmental challenges. In addition to her experience at GBS, Tammy has worked in other supervisory and management positions in PNMI programs within our community.

GBS is dedicated to providing high quality services to our consumers and the communities we operate in. We know that Tammy will embody that dedication. Should you have any questions about the Adult Community Integration Services program or any other service that GBS provides, please contact Tammy at 207-626-0003 or contact her via our web form.