Mental Health - Community Concepts
Mental Health • Rumford, ME • Since 1965 • Multiple (Rumford-based facilities and affiliate programs) locations
About
Summary: Community Concepts Maine (a 501(c)(3) nonprofit and Community Action Agency based in Lewiston, ME) provides housing support, mental health, family and children's services, and other programs to strengthen individuals and communities in Western Maine. Founded in 1965, it employs hundreds of staff and volunteers, reinvesting over $24 million annually into the local area. The organization focuses on child development, family stability, housing opportunities, and economic/community development, with services delivered through various programs and partnerships across western Maine, including Rumford and surrounding areas. Relevance to your query (Mental Health - Community Concepts Rumford): - Mental health is among the core services offered by Community Concepts. - The organization operates in Rumford, Maine (part of Western Maine) and emphasizes supporting families and communities, which includes mental health resources as part of its housing, family, and community development programs. - If you’re seeking specific mental health programs or contacts in Rumford, consider outreach via Community Concepts’ Rumford area services or their general Maine-based programs for tailored information.
Clinic Type
Mental Health
Address
150 Congress Street, Rumford, ME 04276
Phone
207-364-3549
info@ocmhs.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Emergency Care
24/7 county wide emergency outpatient mental health services; crisis intervention, aftercare, and referral services
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
This is a MaineCare funded service
Languages Spoken
FAQs
What services are available at the Beacon House Peer Recovery Center?
Open every day, Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:30pm. Coffee and canteen service is always available, and lunch is available each Tuesday at noon.
Where is the Beacon House located and how can I contact them?
Beacon House is located at 3 Canal Street in Rumford. Call 207-369-0868 or email Beacon House Coordinator, Jana Mason, at jmason@ocmhs.org.
What is OCCR and what does it provide?
OCCR provides county-wide emergency outpatient mental health services on a 24/7 basis at agency offices, in the community and in hospitals, including crisis intervention, aftercare, and referral services. Call 888-568-1112.
What is the Aftercare program?
Aftercare services are a maximum of 5 sessions focused on resolving problems identified in the first contact with OCCR staff. They follow a day-after telephone call or office visit with an Aftercare Counselor. Call 207-364-3030 to learn more.
What is the Crisis Stabilization Unit and where is it located?
The Jane deFrees Health Center Crisis Stabilization Unit is located at 150 Congress Street in Rumford. It provides needs assessment and stabilization with the goal of returning home within 5 to 7 days; it is not hospitalization.
How can I get referral or admission information?
Call 207-364-3549 for referral or admission information.
What is Andy’s Place?
Andy’s Place, located in Rumford, is a community residence and rehabilitation program for people with chronic and persistent mental illness. Call 207-364-3549 for referral or admission information.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Charity Navigator: Four-Star (out of four stars) (Not explicitly stated total count for agency reviews)
Patients praise
- Valued community resource for low-income families and individuals in need
- High accountability and financial health ratings from some charity watchdog organizations
- Appreciated for providing critical services like housing assistance and holiday support
Common complaints
- Employee complaints regarding management, turnover, and pay
- Operational challenges such as facility conditions and parking safety reported by some clients
- Audit identified material weaknesses in internal financial and governance controls
"Many clients express gratitude for the support they received, especially during critical times, such as providing Christmas gifts and housing assistance."
— GiveFreely charity directory"Management very unprofessional... low morale & lots of turn over."
— Indeed.com employee reviewsSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Community Concepts - Lewiston Schools, Community Concepts Partnership Highlights Need for Homeless Youth Support — Feb 2, 2026
- Penobscot Community Health Care expands its mental health services | newscentermaine.com — Nov 20, 2025
- Central Maine Healthcare’s critical access hospitals receive federal funding for Emergency Department upgrades - Central Maine Healthcare — Feb 16, 2026
- Addressing the rural mental health crisis through a unique program in Maine’s schools — Oct 23, 2025
- Acquisition of Central Maine Healthcare gets conditional OK from Maine regulators — Dec 1, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More mental health clinics in Rumford
Rumford Hospital is part of Central Maine Healthcare (CMH), a Maine-based integrated health system serving about 400,000 people. CMH operates Rumford Hospital as a not-for-profit, 25-bed critical access facility that provides inpatient and outpatient services to the River Valley community. CMH also includes Bridgton Hospital (another 25-bed rural facility) and Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston (250-bed, Maine Trauma System hospital). The system offers LifeFlight of Maine and hosts two long-term care communities: Bolster Heights (84-bed assisted living in Lewiston-Auburn) and Rumford Community Home (85-bed active-living with skilled rehab and long-term care). CMH is a member of the Prime Healthcare Foundation and has multiple locations across central, western, and Midcoast Maine.
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