[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 133 (Wednesday, September 29, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1802]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HONORING KENNEBEC BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

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                        HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD

                                of maine

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 29, 2010

  Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Kennebec 
Behavioral Health on its 50th year of providing health care to central 
Maine residents.
  Kennebec Behavioral Health (KBH) is dedicated to providing high 
quality, innovative, community-based services and to improving the 
lives of central Maine residents who experience mental illness, 
emotional difficulties or behavioral challenges. Founded in 1960 by Dr. 
Charles Rothstein as the Community Mental Health Center of Central 
Maine, KBH has grown by leaps and bounds. Today, Kennebec Behavioral 
Health employs over 340 Mainers in the service of helping their 
neighbors in need. With medical clinics in Augusta, Skowhegan, 
Waterville and Winthrop, KBH serves more than 12,000 children and 
adults every year.
  Mainers far and wide have come to rely on the dedication and devotion 
of KBH and its employees. The programs and services offered demonstrate 
a keen understanding of mental and behavioral trauma across age and 
economic demographics. With many Mainers generally unable to afford the 
level of care provided by Kennebec Behavioral Health, the organization 
makes over $2.5 million dollars available in financial assistance each 
year. Governor Baldacci recently proclaimed June 16 as ``Kennebec 
Behavioral Health Day'' in recognition of the effectiveness of KBH's 
mental health services.
  I am pleased to share in the recognition of Kennebec Behavioral 
Health as they reach this important milestone.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in celebrating Kennebec Behavioral 
Health on reaching a half century of service to the residents of 
central Maine.

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