Gold Star Standards
The annual Gold Star Standards of Excellence program has a goal of encouraging, supporting and recognizing Maine’s behavioral health organizations that are addressing smoking and tobacco use by creating and maintaining smoke and tobacco-free policies. Behavioral health organizations and providers seek to optimize the health of clients and employees. Tobacco-free policies are examples of this commitment that benefits clients, employees, and the entire community.Congratulations to the 2024 Gold Star Standards of Excellence Awardees
44 Maine Organizations, including 6 Behavioral Health Organizations, are being recognized this year for their commitment to addressing tobacco use, secondhand smoke exposure, and nicotine dependence.
- Learn more about the Behavioral Health awardees from 2024 and previous years.
2024 Program Timeline
- Application Period: March 11 – April 26, 2024
- Awardee Notification: May 2024
- Awardee Celebration: June 2024 (during Maine Tobacco Treatment and Prevention Conference)
2024 Award Levels
2024 Behavioral Health Standards
- Platinum: 10 Standards
- Gold: 8-9 Standards
- Silver: 6-7 Standards
- Bronze: 5 Standards
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