Nondiscrimination and Accessibility Statement

Kennebec Counseling is committed to providing services without discrimination based on race, creed, religion, gender, age, national origin, political belief, sexual orientation, disability, or the nature of any complaint a consumer might file against Kennebec Counseling.

Human Rights: All treatment programs are conducted in a manner consistent with basic human rights. Even in cases where Kennebec Counseling clinicians are involved in a patient's Petition for Involuntary Commitment, such procedures will be conducted in the least restrictive manner possible, with full respect for the patient's rights, dignity, and legitimate protection needs of the individual and community. All service consumers are guaranteed freedom from abuse, neglect, exploitation, humiliation, and retaliation.

Accessibility Services: Kennebec Counseling provides free aids and services to help people with disabilities communicate effectively with us. These include:

• Qualified sign language interpreters.

• Written information in accessible formats (e.g., large print, electronic formats).

• Free language services for those whose primary language is not English, including:

  • Qualified interpreters.

  • Information written in other languages.

Please inform your Kennebec Counseling provider if you require any of these services.

If you believe Kennebec Counseling has failed to provide these services or has engaged in discriminatory practices, you can file a grievance with the agency as described above.

Additionally, you can file a civil rights complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office for Civil Rights, either electronically through the Office for Civil Rights Complaint Portal at https://ocrportal.hhs.gov/ocr/portal/lobby.jsf or by mail or phone at:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services: 200 Independence Avenue SW, Room 509 F, HHH Building, Washington, DC 20201 | Phone: 1-800-368-1019 | TDD: 800-537-7697