Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County
Maine Legislature, Session 128, LD 0812
Committee: Health and Human Services
Sponsors: MAKER, TUELL, CYRWAY, LANGLEY, ALLEY, DANA, PERRY, SIMMONS, STEWART

Legislative Document
No. 812
S.P. 257
In Senate, March 2, 2017
Resolve, To Establish a Pilot Project To Save Lives and Support 
People with Substance Use Disorder in Washington County
Reference to the Committee on Health and Human Services suggested and ordered printed.
HEATHER J.R. PRIEST
Secretary of the Senate
Presented by Senator MAKER of Washington.
Cosponsored by Representative TUELL of East Machias and
Senators: CYRWAY of Kennebec, LANGLEY of Hancock, Representatives: ALLEY of 
Beals, DANA of the Passamaquoddy Tribe, McCREA of Fort Fairfield, PERRY of Calais, 
SIMMONS of Waldoboro, STEWART of Presque Isle.
Sec. 1.  Washington County Substance Use Disorder Pilot Project 
established.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services shall 
establish the Washington County Substance Use Disorder Pilot Project, referred to in this 
resolve as "the pilot project," to provide services for residents of Washington County 
seeking treatment and recovery support services for substance use disorders.  The 
department shall work with health professionals, municipal and county officials, 
community groups and other interested groups and individuals in Washington County to 
determine evidence-informed best practices for the area and to plan, implement and 
evaluate the pilot project.  No later than January 1, 2018, the department shall establish 
and provide the services described in section 2 in the Washington County area; and be it 
further 
Sec. 2.  Services provided under the pilot project.  Resolved:  That, to the 
extent resources allocated to the pilot project permit, the pilot project must include the 
following elements: 
1.  Training for entities that serve as points of entry to treatment and recovery, 
including but not limited to law enforcement agencies and social service agencies; 
2.  Training for hospital emergency department personnel, supplies known as comfort 
packs given to an individual starting detoxification in a home or other outpatient setting 
and referral systems available in emergency departments of hospitals; 
3.  Detoxification beds; 
4.  Incentives and training for potential new prescribers of medication-assisted 
treatment, who will be paired with counselors; 
5.  Services to individuals without insurance, including but not limited to 
medication-assisted treatment, partial hospitalization program options, intensive 
outpatient services, low-cost prescription medicines and counseling; 
6.  Child care, transportation and other services to address needs that act as barriers to 
individuals in treatment and recovery; 
7.  Coordination among all entities in the treatment and recovery continuum; 
8.  Residential rehabilitation beds for specific populations, including but not limited 
to women and youth; 
9.  Reentry housing for individuals leaving residential rehabilitation services; 
10.  Treatment and recovery support services for individuals in the Washington 
County jail; 
11.  Additional counseling capacity; 
12.  A peer support center for individuals with substance use disorders; 
13.  Support services for family members of individuals receiving treatment or in 
recovery; 
14.  A county resource center that compiles and disseminates information regarding 
treatment and recovery opportunities; and 
15.  Evidence-based substance use prevention programs in schools; and be it further 
Sec. 3.  Report.  Resolved:  That the Department of Health and Human Services 
shall provide a report to the Joint Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no 
later than November 30, 2018, outlining the planning and implementation of the pilot 
project and services pursuant to sections 1 and 2, details regarding funding expenditures 
and quantitative and qualitative evaluation and replicability of the pilot project.  The joint 
standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and human services 
matters may report out legislation associated with the report to the First Regular Session 
of the 129th Legislature; and be it further 
Sec. 4.  Appropriations and allocations.  Resolved:  That the following 
appropriations and allocations are made. 
HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, DEPARTMENT OF 
Office of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services - 0679 
Initiative:  Provides funding for a pilot project to provide treatment and recovery services 
for substance use disorders in Washington County. 
SUMMARY 
This resolve establishes a pilot project in Washington County to provide treatment 
and recovery services for substance use disorders.  It provides $1,600,000 in funding over 
the 2018-2019 fiscal biennium.  The Department of Health and Human Services is 
required to report on the planning and implementation of the pilot project to the Joint 
Standing Committee on Health and Human Services no later than November 30, 2018, 
and the joint standing committee of the Legislature having jurisdiction over health and 
human services matters may report out legislation to the First Regular Session of the 
129th Legislature. 
GENERAL FUND 
2017-18
2018-19
All Other 
$800,000
$800,000
GENERAL FUND TOTAL 
$800,000
$800,000