Connections for Kids serves the Auburn community with comprehensive mental health services. The facility is committed to providing accessible, quality care to individuals and families in Maine.
Learn more about Outpatient Treatment, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy.
Connections for Kids, located in Auburn, Maine, provides specialized behavioral health services for children, adolescents, teens, and adults. The organization focuses on day treatment services within schools to support students in achieving academic and personal success. With a team of licensed clinicians and certified behavioral health professionals, Connections for Kids integrates social work, therapy, and behavioral health interventions into individualized treatment plans (ITPs) and Individualized Education Programs (IEPs). Their school-based approach ensures that mental health services are accessible to students in a familiar and supportive environment while engaging families in the treatment process.
Beyond school-based services, Connections for Kids offers comprehensive outpatient therapy for children, adults, and families in their Auburn and South Portland offices. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, adult outpatient therapy, and case management to coordinate educational, legal, vocational, and financial supports. The clinicians utilize evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Trauma-Focused CBT, Motivational Interviewing, and the ARC (Attachment, Regulation, Competency) System Level to promote emotional regulation, personal growth, and behavioral improvement. By combining clinical expertise with a holistic, person-centered approach, Connections for Kids empowers clients and families to achieve stability, independence, and long-term wellness.