The Portland Identification and Early Referral (PIER) Program is a treatment research program in the Greater Portland area providing assessment and services for young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who are at risk for mental illnesses. PIER also provides education and treatment for young people and their families and conducts research about the effects of early identification in off-setting the progression of mental illness. By getting help early, a person’s chances greatly improve for staying in school, working, maintaining friendships and planning for the future. To learn about other organizations replicating the PIER treatment research program, please visit www.ChangeMyMind.org.
Contact PIER for an initial assessment or consultation at no charge. For alternative resources, contact Maine Medical Center at (207) 761-6644. If you are in crisis or need immediate attention, call 774-HELP (4357). PIER is part of the Maine Medical Center’s Department of Psychiatry and the Maine Medical Center’s Research Institute. Most services provided are funded through research grants and are often free of charge.
Contact PIER at: 295 Park Avenue Portland, ME 04102 Telephone: 207-662-2004 Fax: 207-662-3300 Email: edippp@mmc.org
For reasons of confidentiality, PIER will not answer questions or take referrals by email.