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PHOTO: Lewiston Police Department is presented the Giving Voice Award. From left, TCMHS Board Chair Timothy Kenlan, LPD Chief David St. Pierre, LPD Deputy Chief Adam Higgins, LPD Deputy Joe Philippon, TCMHS CEO Catherine R. Ryder, TCMHS Substance Misuse Programs Manager Lacey Sawyer, OPTIONS Liaison for Androscoggin County David Bilodeau at podium. (Submitted photo)
LEWISTON – Tri-County Mental Health Services honored community partners as well as the enormous amount of staff talent and commitment across the agency at its annual meeting and 70th anniversary celebration Oct. 18.
The Lewiston Police Department was presented with the Giving Voice Award, which recognizes an individual, group or organization with whom TCMHS works with in the community for extraordinary efforts on behalf of consumers. The police department was recognized for its collaborative work with TCMHS’ Project Support You program, a unique ride-along partnership where an officer and counselor respond to calls from individuals living with and struggling with substance misuse, homelessness and mental illness to ensure they get the help they need when and where and when they need it.
Earl Fournier received the Inspiration Award, which is presented to an outstanding TCMHS employee who demonstrates a pattern of excellence and exemplary commitment to meeting the needs of clients and achieving their mission over time. Fournier works in TCMHS’ Human Resources Department and has helped navigate the agency through the ever-changing dynamics of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Guests enjoyed dinner and a keynote panel focused on health equity and how systemic inequities impact behavioral healthcare across our communities. Panelists included Gia Drew, executive director of EqualityMaine; T. Melissa Hue, director of diversity, equity and inclusion for the city of Lewiston; and Rilwan Osman, executive director of Maine immigrant and refugee services.
